For some people, trying to fall asleep is extremely difficult but staying asleep and not falling victim to sleep disruptors is even more challenging. In order to obtain the recommended 7-8 hours of sleep on a nightly basis, you would need to make sure your sleep...
Sleep is the essential function that allows your body and mind to function and recharge, leaving an individual to feel refreshed and alert when an individual wakes up. Sleeping also allows the body to remain healthy and fight off diseases. Without enough sleep, the...
When an individual has a hard time sleeping at night, it may be hard to fall asleep or an individual may wake up several times throughout the night. When this occurs, it can affect the individual’s physical and mental health. Lack of sleep may cause an individual to...
Melatonin is a hormone that is produced in a tiny endocrine gland that is located in the center of the brain. It was first isolated in 1958 by a physician, Aaron B. Lerner, and his colleagues at Yale University School of Medicine. Melatonin plays an important role in...
As individuals become older, they may begin to experience issues with their sleep. If sleep issues continue, it may cause a reduction in the quality of life. Many of these changes occur because there is a shift in the person’s internal clock. A person’s internal clock...
Sleeplessness is a common sleep complication that makes it feel difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep. It can drain your energy level and affect your mood, health, work performance and quality of life. At some point, many adults can experience short-term...
