Sleep - HealthDigest

Erin Marie

What Having A Nightmare Does To Your Body

Some experts believe nightmares are the body's way of preparing for worst-case scenarios. Nightmares clearly affect our emotions, but can they affect the body?

Erin Marie

A Full Moon Can Mess With Your Sleep More Than You Think

There are numerous reasons why the sleep cycle can be interrupted, including artificial blue light. Could moonlight have a similar effect?

Erin Marie

What Does It Mean When You Wake Up Hungry During The Middle Of The Night?

If you have ever been roused from a deep slumber due to a grumbling belly, you may be wondering if it is normal to wake up hungry after hours.

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Ciara Turner-Ewert

The Supplements Specific For Light Sleepers

Getting sufficient and quality sleep at night can be a challenge for many. But there are some supplements you can take to help you catch your zzzs.

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Erin Marie

How To Balance Your Circadian Rhythm When You Work Nights

Working throughout the night poses challenges to this natural rhythm and has been linked to an increased risk for various health conditions.

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Erin Marie

How Acupuncture Can Lead To Better Sleep

Acupuncture targets specific muscles and nerves within the body through the insertion of thin needles to help relieve various ailments.

Isabel Cohen

Why You Sleep Worse During The Summer And What To Do About It

Have you ever noticed that your ability to fall or stay asleep is impacted during the summer months? If so, you definitely aren't alone. Here's what to do.

Nancy Schimelpfening

Do Sleeping Pills Expire?

Sleeping pills have become a common way for people to get help drifting off to sleep at night. But do they actually expire?

Brynna Standen

How To Sleep Better When You Have Allergies

The only thing worse than having allergies is having allergies and having a lousy night's sleep. Here's what you can try in order to get a good night of sleep.

Kimberly Smith

Does Diabetes Affect Your Sleep?

Diabetes can adversely affect your health in a variety of ways, but can it also affect your ability to sleep well? Here's what you need to know.

Robin Rothstein

Music That Will Actually Help You Fall Asleep

If you struggle to enjoy a good night's sleep, consider trying "sleep music" to help catch the proper amount of zzzs. Here's the music that will help.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

Subtle Ways Your Body Is Telling You To Get More Sleep

In general, falling asleep within 5-10 minutes of going to bed is an optimal window, as this indicates you're tired, but not exhausted.

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Sabika Hassan

This Sleep Condition May Actually Be Hurting Your Brain

An estimated 33-50% of people in the US have insomnia, of which up to 15% of cases are chronic insomnia. What happens if you don't get enough sleep?

Candace McMillon-Dantley

Research Suggests Sleep Is More Important To Learning Than Once Believed

For years, experts have been aware of the impact of sleep on learning. New research shows that sleep plays an even more active role in learning than we thought.

Anne Taylor

How Sleep Can Affect The Onset Of Dementia

Here's another reason to get enough sleep at night.

Anne Taylor

Why Sleeping More During The Pandemic Doesn't Mean You're Getting Better Sleep

More hours in bed doesn't mean you'll be less tired the next day.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

How To Determine If You're Actually Getting Quality Sleep At Night

Our sleep patterns naturally change as we age. You might think you're getting quality sleep by time spent in bed, but other factors can hint that you're not.

Eileen Conroy

Tips On Stopping Bedtime Procrastination

There are days when you avoid hitting the sack at your intended nightly time. Here are tips on how to stop bedtime procrastination.

Kharissa Forte

Which Of These Four "Sleep Chronotypes" Are You?

Slightly more people identify as early birds than night owls, but you may not fall into either camp. That's because there are four sleep chronotypes.

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Brynna Standen

How To Use Light Therapy For Better Sleep

Light therapy is used for health conditions including seasonal affective disorder, depression, and sleep disorders. Here's how to use it for better sleep.

Catherine Caruso

41% Of Adults Have Trouble Sleeping Because They Are Missing This Essential Vitamin

While some people may experience a lack of quality sleep due to their busy schedules, others may find it difficult to sleep due to a vitamin deficiency.

Sabika Hassan

Tips On How To Reach Deep Delta Stage 3 Sleep

Delta stage 3 sleep is crucial for boosting immunity and replenishing your energy. Here's what you can do to make sure you're reaching this deep-sleep stage.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

Foods That Can Actually Help You Get Deep Sleep

Sometimes catching good quality sleep can be tricky. However, there are foods that can actually help you get deep sleep. Here's what you need to know.