Arthritis can be a sleep saboteur. Chronic joint pain and discomfort can make it very hard to drift off to sleep. If you’re lucky enough to fall asleep that same joint pain can leave you rudely awakened throughout the night. Yet as an arthritis sufferer, a good night’s sleep could…
Whether you always sleep with your pet, or only warm to the idea on a cold winter's night, your furry water-bottle may be giving you more than just a cuddle. Studies indicate that there are a significant number of health risks related to sleeping with pets, ranging from the…
Snoring? Sleep apnea? Whatever happened to counting sheep and drifting peacefully off to sleep? Think about this: about 20 per cent of the population snores at night. And now this: snoring can be the result of obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that collapses the muscles of the sleeper, thereby blocking…
Diabetes can have a dire effect on your sleep quality. Everything from nocturnal hypo episodes to sleep apnoea and snoring to insomnia can put a serious dent in your sleep. For diabetics, the impact of disrupted sleep goes beyond the usual lethargy and tiredness during the day. Recent research shows…
SLEEP is a vital part of your life – around a third of your life is spent sleeping. It is responsible for a host of benefits, ultimately improving your immune system, brain functions and overall health. When you are asleep, your brain runs through five different cycles that are, as…
Having too much stress in your life can make it difficult to fall asleep and get and good night’s sleep. The relationship between stress and sleep, however, is a two-way street — not getting enough sleep can be the cause of stress. This correlation has been shown in a number…
Could sleep be the key to gaining more control over your days and your life? According to a popular book, the things you do or don’t do before bedtime can make a big difference. In The Perfect Day Formula: How to Own the Day and Control Your Life, author Craig Ballantyne introduces…