It’s easy to think of sleep as simply turning off your consciousness for several hours, like shutting down a computer and rebooting it later on. The process is much more complicated, involving different stages that your body needs to cycle through in order to feel...
Teenagers experience a lot of biological changes in relation to their hormones, their diet and even their sleep — they require between eight to ten hours of rest every single night in order to function. Sadly, it seems like modern adolescents have a lot of...
Dealing with obstructive sleep apnea can be hard enough for a person to deal with — it can leave them feeling fatigued and unwell on a regular basis. Having type 2 diabetes only adds to the daily stresses of living with chronic medical conditions. If...
You may be aware of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), or you are at least familiar with its symptoms. There is actually another version of the disorder called central sleep apnea, which has symptoms that are less noticeable. Here is a helpful rundown of what you...
People have morning routines where they set aside extra time to enjoy a hot shower, read the newspaper, take their dog out for a walk or do a quick workout. These activities help them adjust to a state of wakefulness and prepare them for the...