sleep

Children's Health

4 Infant sleeping myths debunked

Although many new mothers recognize 'old wives' tales' as being false, there are too many misconceptions about Baby's health and...

Parenting Advice & Columns

Monday Mom challenge: Get some sleep

Sleep is vital to our health and well-being. Study after study shows this, and yet we don't need a study to tell us this. When we...

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Better sleep tips for pregnant women

Ginger Garner is a mother and physical therapist who specializes in prenatal and postpartum health. "If an expectant mother cannot...

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Are pillows causing allergies for your family?

Waking up in the morning with red, itchy eyes and a stuffy nose may be due to a cold, but if every member in your family suffers...

Having a Baby

Good sleep habits for new baby

Now that the baby has arrived, you are looking forward to sleeping like the good ol' days, dream on! However, here are a couple...

Children's School & Education

7 Ways to motivate kids in the morning

Most parents agree that mornings can be a hectic time -- especially when trying to motivate sleepy kids! De-stress your morning...

Sleep

Burn fat while you sleep

Did you know that a good night of sleep not only leaves you feeling rested and energized, it also boosts your body's ability to burn...

Child Development & Health

Bedtime for toddlers: 10 Steps to sleep without tears

Toddlers don't seem to have an off switch. Often, when they're tired, they just reverberate faster, like an overwound toy... until...

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Tips for getting a good night's sleep

Sleepless nights not only leave you fatigued, they can negatively impact your physical and mental health. To help you get the rest...

Teen Health & Wellness

Help teens get the sleep they need

Teenagers are one of the most sleep deprived segments of the population. Most teens require at least nine hours of sleep but get...

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6 Tips to sleep better tonight

Let's face it. We live in a "go-go" world! Our lifestyle is quick-paced, our food is fast and statistics now show it's taking a toll...

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Snoring's second-hand effects

A snoring partner can be bad for your health. If you are sleeping with a partner who loudly saws logs, the noise may be doing more...

Self Improvement & Mental Health

Dreams prepare your emotions

Dreams can help in coming to terms with major events and in making difficult decisions in life.

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Sleep and disease

Sleep and sleep-related problems play a role in a large number of human disorders and affect almost every field of medicine. For...

Sleep

Sleep: A dynamic activity

Do you ever feel sleepy or "zone out" during the day? Do you find it hard to wake up on Monday mornings? If so, you are familiar...

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Alarm clock banishes morning blues

Are you a real grump in the mornings? Do you wake up every day feeling tired, embittered, aggrieved, and all too ready to hit the...

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Get your Zs: A good night's rest for better weight control

Experiencing a weight loss stall? Turn off the television or computer an hour earlier and go to bed. Eight hours of sleep a night is...

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Secrets of sound sleep

A single good night's sleep can rejuvenate your mind, body and soul. Here's how to get one tonight!

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Why caffeine can keep you awake

Overworked brains release adenosine to slow cells, and trigger the sleep process. Why people get drowsy and fall asleep, and how...

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How much sleep do we need?

The amount of sleep each person needs depends on many factors, including age. Infants generally require about 16 hours a day, while...