Understanding the Importance of Sleep for Optimal Brain Function
While physical fitness gets a lot of attention regarding human health, we overlook brain health’s importance for overall well-being. A good nighttime snooze is more than a moment of inactivity. While it’s important for your body, your brain function also depends on optimal rest and recovery. Quality sleep is central to your brain’s cognitive, emotional, and behavioral processes and general health. To help you understand the importance of sleep for the...
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Daylight Saving Time: Not Every Clock Can Change
Daylight Saving Time[1] has been a clock-changing ritual for most Americans and Canadians for over 100 years. We spring forward an hour the first Sunday in April to kick off longer sunlit days then on the first Sunday in November we fall back an hour to Standard Time. Most residential clocks are digital nowadays, so they automatically adjust to daylight saving time changes. Although we have fewer manual adjustments, it’s...
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How to Sleep Cool and Comfortably in the Heat
When it’s hot outside, the last thing you want is to toss and turn all night trying to cool off and get comfortable. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to stay cool and sleep comfortably all night. In this blog post, we’ll share our top tips for sleeping cool when it’s hot out. Temperature Is Important To The Natural Process Of Falling Asleep As night approaches and bedtime...
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Walk Like an Egyptian? Maybe Sleep Like One.
The Surprising Way Ancient Egyptians Slept Better Than You Do Lots of people talk about how much sleep you should get. No doubt this is important. Yet how you sleep may be just as meaningful. Most beds are flat, horizontal surfaces and they seem to have been built this way for forever. Yet, that’s not really true. Some of the oldest beds known to man were inclined beds. Could sleeping on...
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Under the Covers: 10 Reasons Wool Makes the Best Bedding
In this blog post, we’ll explain why wool is such an excellent choice for your bedroom oasis, from being an eco-friendly sustainable choice to its powerful temperature regulation properties—key benefits most people don’t know about—you’re sure to be impressed with the benefits offered by wool bedding. Here are 10 reasons why wool should be tops in your choice of bedding. Myth or true? It’s itchy and scratchy. Causes allergic reactions. It should only...
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How to Sleep Comfortably on a Hot Summer Night
Vacations, long sunny days, beach time, shorts, sandals, lemonade, and ice cream—it’s easy to love summer. However, sleeping hot and sweaty is one thing we’d all prefer to avoid. Let’s explore some practical tips to help you stay cool and how to sleep on a hot summer night. How to Sleep on a Hot Summer Night: The Basics When your body is exposed to temperatures above 85 ° Fahrenheit (above 30...
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12 Tips On How To Get More Restorative Sleep Tonight
Why does sleep matter so much? by Nira ter Veld of Good Life Healing House Sleep is a fundamental biological process that is necessary for our overall health and well-being. Understanding how to get more restorative sleep is key to supporting both physical and mental health. Humans, birds, mammals, and every studied animal species share the need for sleep, though the total sleep time varies widely among species. While we may appear...
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My Awakening: The Health Consequences of Wireless Radiation by Angie Nicolucci
Wireless technologies offer convenience and connectivity, from smartphones and WiFi to smart devices and wearables. However, the invisible radiation they emit—called electromagnetic fields (EMFs)—poses potential health risks that are often overlooked. Chronic exposure to wireless radiation in our homes can interfere with our body’s ability to heal and recharge during sleep. This raises serious concerns about the long-term effects of wireless technology on health. Addressing these risks starts with awareness and...
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How Sleep Helps or Hinders Physical Fitness by Jake Bush, CSCS, FMS, USAW
Sleep is an often-overlooked factor in fitness. However, it plays a role in performance, recovery, and overall well-being. While many focus on exercise routines and nutrition, the quality and quantity of sleep can make or break fitness goals. Restful sleep allows the body to repair itself, strengthen muscles, and prepare for the next workout. Without sleep for fitness, both physical and mental performance suffer. This can lead to diminished results...
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Are Your Children Getting The Recommended Hours Of Sleep?
Your kids may get more sleep these days with limited social activities and more time at home. Boredom can also increase sleep time. On the other hand, your kids might be staying up late watching Netflix, making TikTok videos, chatting with friends, or doing homework and reading now that school has started. While today’s lifestyle can make it challenging to prioritize sleep, the benefits of sufficient, restorative rest are undeniable....
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