Sleep

Sleepwalking is a strange phenomenon. It’s like two world are colliding—your awake and your asleep self. So, what exactly causes it? Why do some people get up and roam around in their sleep? Why Do People Sleepwalk? Chris Brantner, Certified Sleep Science Coach at SleepZoo.com, says sleepwalking has to do…

When I was in college, I studied abroad for a semester. The first two months were spent in Switzerland—although, each weekend I traveled to a new-to-me city in Europe—and the last month was spent in Rwanda. When it was finally time to come home at the end of the most…

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) causes an individual to experience uncomfortable sensations in their legs, of which can typically be alleviated by movement. These sensations usually occur at night, when the individual is sitting or lying down and can have serious implications on their sleep quality. RLS is currently classified as…

Back in my college days, there was a period of time—maybe two to three weeks—when I couldn’t sleep. I’d lay down, pull the covers up to my chin, and close my eyes tight. But nothing would happen. Or, at least, what I wanted to happen wouldn’t happen. Instead of drifting…

There’s a man chasing me through the woods. I hear him gaining on me with every step I take. Then suddenly, I hear nothing. The footsteps are gone. I decide to take a moment to catch my breath before carrying on… except, wait, where am I? And where am I…

Fatigue can be described as a state of exhaustion, which often results from overworking yourself mentally or physically. Large amounts of stress and anxiety that aren’t properly handled, as well as feeling bored or stuck, can lead to your feeling fatigued. Fatigue can have some pretty harmful effects from reduced…

Guess what: What is likely one of your favorite all-time activities comes with some pretty amazing benefits. It takes little to no effort, you can do it from the convenience of your own home (and often do), AND you don’t even have to get out of bed. In fact, you…

You go to sleep on time expecting to sleep through the night only to wake up in the wee hours unable to fall back to sleep again. We’ve all been there and it’s frustrating to say the least. Worst of all, it robs you of the essential rest you need…

Some people are cranky before they’ve had their morning coffee. Others can’t function until they’ve stepped into a scolding hot shower. Me? I’m rocking and rolling from the get-go—as long as I’ve gotten my 8 hours of sleep. Every night of the work week, I make sure I’m in bed…

An essential element to maintaining a happy, healthy body and mind is sleep. But the sad truth is that many of us just don’t get enough of it. According to The National Sleep Foundation, adults—young, middle-aged, and old alike—should, at the very minimum, get 7 hours of sleep a night….

The National Sleep Foundation makes very clear sleep recommendations, depending on an individual’s age: toddlers (1-2 years) should get 11 to 14 hours of sleep each night; preschoolers (3-5 years) should get 10 to 13 hours of sleep; school-aged children (6-13), 9 to 11 hours; teens (14-17 years), 8 to…

According to renowned American psychologist Abraham Maslow, human needs can be categorized into 5 different groups, based on order of importance, as illustrated in his hierarchy of needs model. At the base of this model—and of utmost importance—are our physiological or basic needs: food, water, and rest. And while these…