When you want to relax and get a good night’s sleep, foods and herbal teas can help. Following are four foods and three herbal teas that can facilitate relaxation and sleep when consumed a half hour before bedtime. Four Foods That Promote Sleep 1. Edible lily bulbs Lily bulbs nourish the lungs and heart and…
Say Goodbye to Insomnia: Discover 4 Foods and 3 Herbal Teas for a Better Sleep
5 Causes of Sleep Disorders Plus Healthy Ways to Improve Slumber
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder affecting memory and concentration. It can make you sleepy during the day, and also increases the risk of many diseases. What are the causes of insomnia and how can sleep be improved? Sleep is critical for overall health—good sleep improves brain performance, mood, and physical well-being. In an April…
Post-COVID Sleep Disorders up by 75 Percent, 2 Solutions
During the COVID-19 pandemic, sleep issues like insomnia became common and have persisted beyond the disease. A study published in the Journal of Personalized Medicine found that sleep disorders amount to 50 to 75 percent of all post-COVID symptoms. Although it’s a “post-COVID symptom,” insomnia is not only caused by the virus itself. We’ve talked…
Re-establishing Sleep Schedule: How to Get Enough Sleep and Why It’s Important
Sleep is important for health and well-being, but it can also be elusive. Work and social lives can play havoc on people’s sleep schedules, and it is important to be able to adjust in order to maintain an acceptable amount of rest for the mind and body. COVID-19 lockdowns disrupted many people’s sleep cycles, allowing…
Lack of Sleep Is Becoming Common, Can Affect Health in Many Ways
The frequent use of electronic devices in everyday work and life has led to many people experiencing sleep deprivation and poor sleep quality, which in turn, affects many aspects of health, according to several studies. One health issue is related to vision. Long-term sleep deprivation impairs the corneal epithelial stem cells and could lead to…
Experts Say Cooler Room Temperature Is Better for Sleeping
A National Sleep Foundation poll found that “cool room temperature was one of the most important factors in getting a good night’s sleep” with four-fifths of respondents saying that it was important to them. The Director of Tokyo Fatigue and Sleep Clinic, Osami Kajimoto, told Shueisha on July 21 that the most optimal temperature range…
Sleep Disorder Treatments
Healthy sleep habits You can take steps to improve your sleep habits. First, make sure that you give yourself enough time to sleep. With enough sleep each night, you may find that you’re happier and more productive during the day. To improve your sleep habits, it also may help to: Make your bedroom sleep friendly. Sleep…
People with Sleep Disorders at High Risk of Severe COVID-19 Outcome
New research suggests that people who suffer from a sleep disorder have an increased risk for hospitalization and mortality caused by COVID-19. The study from Cleveland Clinic has found this relationship, noting that patients with sleep-disordered breathing and sleep-related hypoxia (sleep apnea) do not have an increased risk of developing COVID-19. Still, they do seem…
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