Most sleep studies are performed in a sleep laboratory. Today, these laboratories are often located in a hotel rather than a hospital. But if your doctor suspects you have sleep apnea — a condition where your breathing pauses or is disrupted while you’re asleep — you might be a good candidate for an at-home sleep apnea…
If you eat well and exercise regularly, but don’t get at least seven hours of sleep every night, you may be undermining all of your other efforts. And we’re not being dramatic! Sleep is crucial for our health — and many of us are lacking when it comes to it. “First and foremost we…
Whether it’s a late-night meal or a midnight snack, chances are you’ve heard a lot of tips and advice about whether or not it’s OK to eat before going to bed. From messing with your metabolism to maintaining blood sugar levels, there’s a wide range of thought. The truth is, you should avoid eating before…
Sometimes, nothing is more refreshing than a nice nap. Whether it’s a power nap after a long day at the office or on a nice, lazy weekend day, naps can help you feel rested and energized. Naps have other health benefits, too. One study found that naps have the potential to boost memory when learning…
Many people are over the moon about the sleep hormone melatonin. If you find yourself staring at the ceiling most nights wishing you could just fall asleep faster, melatonin sure sounds like a miracle cure for all of your deep-sleep woes. But there seems to be some confusion on if melatonin really works, how much…
If you have insomnia, counting sheep won’t help you fall asleep or stay asleep. With so many over-the-counter sleep aids, which is best? If you’re among the many people wondering if melatonin can help you sleep more solidly, it’s important to understand how this popular supplement works. This light-sensitive hormone, produced by your brain’s pineal gland, partially controls your body’s…
Many people believe they were born with the only pajamas needed for a good night’s sleep, but here’s the naked truth: No research directly confirms that sleeping in the buff leads to better slumber. There is, however, some validity behind the idea of sleeping naked — namely regarding how a cooler skin temperature improves sleep…
As the sun sets each day and it gets dark outside, you should ideally be winding down to go to sleep. But bingeing that TV show or scrolling through social media keeps you up past midnight instead of hitting the hay at a decent hour. A recent study suggests that going to sleep at 10…