Tag: sleeplessness

Interrupting Insomnia

A good night’s sleep is crucial for a healthy and productive day, not to mention a good and healthy life. A simple way to understand why we sleep is to think of what our bodies do when we exercise or even just go for a long walk. After a time (shorter for some, longer for…


Lack of Sleep Makes it Harder to Stop Unpleasant Thoughts

Feeling more stressed than usual? If so, getting enough sleep is essential for keeping unwanted thoughts from hijacking your mind. Insufficient sleep can significantly reduce your ability to keep unwanted thoughts at bay, according to a study out of the United Kingdom. In a collaborative effort, researchers from the department of psychology at the University…