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Sleep Information

Do You Have a Bedtime Routine?

Now that the kids are back to school, everyone is getting back into their routines.  We know that children thrive with structure and routine. That’s why so many of us have a bedtime routine for our kids.  It might involve a bath, reading stories and getting tucked in before the lights go out.  Well, it… Read more »

Blue Light Blues

After a year of many of us spending more time than ever on screens, it’s time to really examine the negative effects of blue light. Research suggests that the blue light emitted by smartphones, tablets, laptops, and many other electronic devices, is negatively impacting the quantity and quality of our sleep.  Darkness is a natural… Read more »

Sleep and Weight Gain

A recent study found that sleeping just five hours per night during the course of a week, as well as having unlimited access to food caused participants to gain nearly two pounds of weight.  Researchers suggest that sufficient sleep could help battle the obesity epidemic. Scientists were clear that extra sleep alone won’t lead to… Read more »

Reading Before Bed Improves Sleep

According to a recent study, reading for six minutes before bed can help you sleep better.   That’s right – just six minutes with a good book can improve your sleep quality.  How? Scientists believe that reading is the best way to help you relax before bed because immersing yourself into another world takes your mind off of… Read more »

Five Stages of Sleep

Sleep scientists estimate that most people should experience five sleep cycles per night, and, during these cycles, our bodies will move through different stages of NREM (Non-Rapid Eye Movement) and REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep. In order to get good, restorative sleep, we need to accomplish all five stages of sleep throughout the night.  Certain sleep… Read more »

Five Reasons for Feeling Exhausted

Do you find yourself dragging throughout the day without enough energy to do the things you love? There could be an underlying reason for feeling so exhausted.  Here are five of the most common reasons you’re always tired: You’re Not Drinking Enough Water – Being even slightly dehydrated can take a huge toll on energy… Read more »