Sleep

There’s nothing like a bad night’s sleep to make you feel achy and “out of it” the following day. If you think your joints or back hurt more after tossing and turning all night, it’s probably not your imagination. There’s new research that describes how sleep deprivation can not only…

It may be a new year, but for many, the same old problem exists: how to deal with sleep troubles. As we get older, we may get less sleep- not because we need less sleep but rather due to a myriad of problems associated with aging that cause disrupted sleep….

While we all have the occasional poor night’s sleep, some of us face that nightmare on a regular basis. The National Sleep Foundation recommends that all adults get a minimum of 7 hours of sleep per night, but statistics show that up to 35 % of us fall below that…

When was the last time you took a long soak in the tub? Few of us seem to have the time or inclination these days to just put aside our cares and climb into a warm bath. This is despite the fact that experts believe a warm bath can help…

It’s no joke that sleep deprivation is a major public health problem– and for older adults, the consequences of insufficient sleep can lead to serious health problems. For those of us who don’t or can’t get 7-8 hours of sleep a night, the search for sleeping aids can feel urgent or even…

It’s truly one of those things that we can’t live without- literally. Scientists have come to the conclusion that restful sleep is essential for healthy human functioning and survival- even more than food.  At the same time, there are so many negative factors affecting our sleep- from stress and electronic…