11 Tips: When You Can’t Fall Asleep

07.08.2012

It used to take me about an hour to fall asleep, even when I was completely exhausted. I would toss and turn, looking at the clock every 15 minutes. I’ve gotten better and can now fall asleep in 20 minutes. But I know how frustrating it is to stay awake when you really need a [...]

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Solutions for Groggy Mornings

07.06.2012

Are you a snooze button hitter? I didn’t used to be, but college changed that and I’ve never been able to stop. Regardless of the fact that it doesn’t really help, I still use it, wanting to savor those last few minutes in bed. A poll by The National Sleep Foundation asked people how they [...]

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What is the economy doing to my sleep!?

05.31.2012

Searching for a job? So are my husband and I. We’re newly married and had to relocate. So I left my full time job, but then my husband was laid off not long after. As you can imagine, this is incredibly nerve-racking which, of course, affects our sleep. Are you worried about losing your job, [...]

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Why Sleeping on the Right Side is Healthier MS

05.11.2012

I shift sleeping positions a lot, but I always return to the fetal position on my right side. I’ve always attributed this to pain in my left shoulder from past injuries, but I’ve discovered other parts of my body want me to sleep in this position too! Heart: Your heart has the most room and [...]

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Avoid the Flu – Hint, hint – sleep more

10.09.2011

Flu season will soon be making its annual, unwelcome appearance . . . Washing hands more frequently and keeping hands away from the eyes, nose, and mouth are the most common tactics for avoiding flu and other illnesses, but researchers at Stanford University suggest sleep is a deterrant as well. I’ve  always thought that the [...]

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