Dreams can—and often do—feature the most random assortment of people doing the most random things: You, a childhood friend, and a celebrity you’ve never met are all fighting an enemy in a parallel universe or playing hide-and-seek in Paris. You wake up confused, happy, or scared, knowing that the adventure you just experienced was only…

Have you ever been a light or restless sleeper who wakes up easily, still feeling tired when you wake up in the morning? Chiropractic experts warn that spinal problems may cause these conditions. We often hear people say, “Stand up straight,” or “Don’t slouch,” which can be taken as more of a matter of manners….

During hot summer nights, do you often fold back the sheets from your legs? Are you keen on strenuous exercise at night? Is your bedroom messy? These might be some habits to avoid for better sleep and overall health. Nine Practices to Adopt for Good Quality Sleep 1. Tidy and freshen your sleep environment. Minimize…

Older adults who struggle with memory loss, cognitive decline, and Alzheimer’s disease can find hope in the power of sleep. Recent research suggests that deep, non-REM sleep may provide protection against Alzheimer’s disease, an all too common form of dementia. Those results could prove to be a beacon of hope for sufferers and their families…

Healthy people will occasionally experience sleep disturbances. However, disrupted sleep patterns can also serve as an early indicator of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, the most prevalent form of the condition. In fact, symptoms related to sleep irregularities can manifest years before an official diagnosis is made. Neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s involve diminished responsiveness of brain…

How do we get more REM sleep? Castor oil and other methods. Michael Jackson forgot standard dances and words to songs he’d sung for decades when he went 60 days without REM sleep. He even talked to himself, heard voices, and lost a lot of weight while deprived of REM. What vital processes in our…

Sleep is vital to human health. It allows our bodies to rest, repair, and rebuild. Sleep deprivation affects work performance, efficiency, and productivity. Lack of sleep also increases the risk of chronic diseases like Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and depression. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one-third of…

“Early to bed, early to rise” has been well-regarded health advice since ancient times. An ancient Chinese saying says, “Work since sunrise and rest at sunset.” But why is sleep so important? The idea of activity beginning at sunrise and ending at sunset aligns with the laws of nature and the human body’s internal processes….

If falling asleep becomes challenging, your doctor may prescribe sleeping pills. However, people who take sleeping pills for long periods are concerned about side effects, including sleepwalking, memory loss, and increased risk of dementia. In addition, the longer an individual takes sleeping pills, the less effective they become. Is there an alternative to improve sleep…

With today’s 24-hour-per-day availability of activity, the demands of work and school extended by remote access, and the ever-colorful allure of nightlife, many end up burning the midnight oil on a regular basis. Studies have found that regularly staying up late can damage the brain and cause symptoms such as memory loss. How can we…