Sleep Advisors

When was the last time you woke up at 3 a.m. to start your day? Even if you’ve been sleeping all day, your body will try to encourage you to stay in bed and go to sleep again. After all, it’s getting late. The term “graveyard shift” is often used to describe night shift work. […]

Most of us spend between 49 and 60 hours a week in our beds, on average. Our bodies need this much sleep to flourish, but we also have plenty of time to build up dirt, perspiration, oil, and other crud on our sheets and bedding over the course of that period. In all aspect of […]

Many of us are spending more time at home than ever before, thanks to the rise in the number of people who work from home. According to a survey by the Daily Mail, women, on average, wear their pajamas for 17 days before changing them. Men, on the other hand, only wear their pajamas for […]

The importance of a good night’s sleep for one’s physical and mental well-being has been well documented. Optimizing your bedroom atmosphere and bedding might help you get a good night’s rest. Maintaining and, if required, replacing your pillow is an important part of making sure it offers you with the support you need. The quality […]

How can you determine if your toddler or preschooler is getting enough sleep? Without proper sleep, a preschooler can become as cranky as any adolescent ever has been. There’s nothing worse than a kid who isn’t getting enough shut-eye. This sounds familiar? Individual needs are taken into consideration when determining the recommended number of hours […]

eens love to claim that they are “night owls” and share stories of sleeping through the entire weekend. Teenagers’ sleep patterns may frustrate parents, but they’re a natural reaction to the hormonal shifts that occur with puberty. A normal shift in the circadian rhythm occurs in teenagers, according to Laura Sterni, MD, a sleep expert […]

To ensure your child’s health and well-being, it is critical that they get enough sleep. Good sleep patterns can be formed as early as conception. It’s possible that children who don’t get enough sleep will have difficulty concentrating during the school day. They may have difficulty falling asleep at night. How much sleep does my […]

Humans go through REM sleep during a normal sleep cycle and have dreams. When we wake up in the morning we have no recollection of what happened during our nightly REM cycles. However, for other people, the substance of their dreams is so lifelike that they remember it the following day. The term “vivid dreams” […]

A dog’s life is a dream come true. When they wake up, they curl up on the couch or in the sunbeams to catch some shuteye. When they finally do awaken, they’re usually up for a game of fetch right away. Many dog owners question if their dog is sleeping too much or too little […]

Do you feel rested today? As Benjamin Franklin observed, “There will be enough sleep in the tomb.” Perhaps you’re following in his footsteps. For most people, a good night’s sleep is the foundation of a productive day, so make that your first priority. For the rest of your life, you’ll be snoozing for about 25–30 […]