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Everyone wants a good excuse for sleeping in over the weekend, and now scientists have just provided one. A recent study has shown the benefits of a weekend lie-in to catch up on sleep missed during the week. The bad news is that the extra sleep is too little, too late for some of the brain’s functions – but extra sleep can work significantly to improve alertness – sounds like reason enough for another hour or two in bed. (more…)

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Last month, a man having his sleeping habits examined in a Swedish research facility allowed himself to be filmed while sleeping – or attempting to. In an effort to raise awareness about insomnia, the footage was made available live online for insomniacs and anyone else interested to see. The standard procedure forms part of the process of determining whether a patient has a sleep disorder that needs treatment. If you’ve ever thought that you might have a problem with your sleeping habits, read on. (more…)

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What you eat has a lot to do with how well you sleep. Insomnia can be caused by stress, anxiety, medication, depression, and a range of other complaints, both physical and psychological. But if all’s well in your world and you still can’t sleep, you may want to consider your diet. Sleeplessness could be caused by something you’re eating or drinking, or something you should, that you’re not. Here’s a list of sleep-friendly foods you can add to your diet if you’re in need of some kip. (more…)

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It’s common knowledge that a good night’s sleep is essential to good health, but many of us don’t know why. Sleep improves our quality of life in numerous ways. Sleep helps to repair the body, as extra protein molecules are produced during sleep which aid in repairing damage from stress, pollution, and the sun. Healthy, deep sleep also allows the body to produce growth hormones that boost the immune system. (more…)

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By now most people know how important sleep is to almost every aspect of health and well-being, from metabolism to stress levels. Now, scientists have discovered a new benefit that goes along with a good night’s sleep: the ability to improve your memory in the short term for remembering all the items on your mental to-do list. If you find yourself forgetting to do things all the time, you may want to look at your sleeping habits. (more…)

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There are few things more frustrating than being unable to get to sleep at night. If insomnia is making your life a nightmare and it’s not because of a related disorder like depression, you may have missed out on one of the simple solutions to the common causes of restlessness. Find out about the simplest ways to get a better night’s rest, then sleep easier. (more…)

The perfect way to relax yourself is to grab a mattress that can keep your back in the right posture. The Coleman Comfort Bed Double is one such extraordinary air filled bag that can be used to enjoy heavenly sleeps. (more…)

If you are one of the around 40% of people who suffer from insomnia, and find it really hard to get a good nights sleep because of stress and tension in life, then fret not. Instead of taking those sleeping pills, there are certain foods which help in stimulating sleep-inducing hormones like melatonin and serotonin. Sleep brings in more energy into people and allows them to think more optimistically and clearly. If you are not able to fall a sleep by simply playing some relaxing lullabies radiating from your Sony CMT-BX70DBI speakers or another audio device, then there are certain foods which act as sleep inducers. (more…)