Tag: insomnia
Chamomile May Protect Against Death
When we think of chamomile, most of us immediately think of a soothing cup of tea before bed, to help promote those essential Zs....
Tackling Sleep Issues Head-On: For the Sake of Your Health and...
Between work, wrangling a toddler, and maintaining some semblance of order in my home, I've often struggled with getting myself to bed on time....
Taming the Hormones That Mess With Your Sleep
The relationship between hormones and sleep is a complicated cycle. On the one hand, we know that irregular and disrupted sleep can mess up...
Is a Floating Bed the Answer to a Sound Night’s Sleep
Do you toss and turn at night struggling to fall asleep, wake up several times and feel like you've barely slept when morning comes,...
Sleep Better and 7 Other Reasons to Eat More Red Cherries
Cherries - those red, scrumptious, sweet or sour summer berries - deserve a place on your plate for a wide variety of reasons. Not...
Insomnia Linked to Higher Risk of Death from Heart Disease
A new study performed by the Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) has associated certain symptoms of insomnia with a significantly higher risk of dying...
More Texting Means Less Sleep
A study published earlier this fall in Psychology of Popular Media Culture found a link between text messaging and quality of sleep: the more...
Studies Show Lack of Sleep Increases Junk Food Cravings
A slew of studies performed in the last few years show a strong connection between insufficient sleep and unhealthy food choices that may lead...
Where Folk Medicine and Science Agree: Anise Seed for Coughs, Cramps...
Anise seed has been used since the time of the ancient Greeks for both flavoring dishes and treating a wide range of ailments.
Modern...
Meditation Can Improve Sleep – and Even Curb Midnight Insomnia
If you find yourself tossing and turning at night, meditation may be just the nightcap you are looking for.
While there are many different types...
