Does Sleep Affect Athletic Performance?

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Whether you are preparing for a triathlon, have joined a sports team, are getting a jump on New Year’s resolution, or simply committing to a more active lifestyle, it is critical to include sleep and rest in your training. Sleep affects athletic performance in a few different ways.  Aids in muscle recovery and strengthening When a person sleeps, the body … Read More

The Best Sleep Solutions to Improve Poor Circulation

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Every organ and limb in the body relies on a healthy circulatory system. I to stay properly supplied with oxygen and to function well. When circulation is not in prime working order, some of the common ways that it shows up in the body include: Tingling fingers and toes Episodes of numbness throughout the extremities Being constantly chilled and having … Read More

Is Beauty Sleep Real?

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We get sold on the the idea of beauty from all angles, but one of the most common angles has to do with beauty sleep. We’ve probably even talked about it without really thinking about what it means… so what are we implying when we say, “I’ve got to get my beauty sleep”? Beauty standards are often questionable and can … Read More

Survey Says: Hosting Through the Holidays Can Lessen Your Sleep Quality

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With the holidays fast approaching, a lot of people are going to be traveling and posting up in other’s homes. This also means that hosting duties will be in full swing for many — whether it’s the family home welcoming the kids home from college, or friends traveling across the country to share in the festivities. If you have promised … Read More

How To Soundproof Your Nightly Sleeps

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It’s always seemed amazing those people who can close their eyes and fall asleep literally anywhere –on a busy bus, next to train tracks, or with a party going on next door. Others are not so lucky – even the ticking of a quiet clock is too much sound! Or worse yet, a snoring partner or noisy neighbours. Many people … Read More

To Share or Not to Share: Couples Edition

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There are few things more important for optimal health and well-being than high quality, consistent rest. Proper sleep – for 7-8 hours a night of uninterrupted zzzz’s, reaching deep sleep – has necessary and positive benefits to mental, physical, and emotional health. And yet… so many people do not prioritize sleep. In fact, sleep often becomes the first thing on … Read More

How Sleeping With Artificial Light is Affecting Your Health

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In the age of the portable and ever-present screen, are we sacrificing sleep just to scroll? How does artificial light affect the quality of our sleep? The science is in: artificial light, whether it’s emanating from your phone, the city street lights, or coming in through your eyelids from the clock beside your bed, has a detrimental impact on your … Read More

Scrolling and Sleeping: How Social Media is Affecting Your Night’s Rest

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Here’s an important question: How well do you sleep? Unfortunately, millions of people these days will say, “not great.” There are many factors that lead to a person not being able to fall asleep or stay asleep, leading to a groggy morning and a day that is plagued by the consequences of a restless night. We all know that things … Read More

How to Keep Cool While Sleeping

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The body is an intelligent machine that, when given the right conditions, is able to perfectly adapt to the complex world around it. Even when we sleep, the body is working hard to regulate its temperature. To keep us in the sleep state, to process the day, and to prepare for the next one. Natural thermoregulation, or the body’s ability … Read More