What was once a small tribe revolving around a simple hunter-gatherer lifestyle a millennia ago has now evolved into a global society of high technology, growth, information, and wealth. Human society has advanced to a point beyond our ancestors’ wildest dreams. However, this rapid social advancement and change are not without a price. The need … Read more
Our environment plays a huge role when it comes to sleeping. It’s a fact that everyone can agree on. A hot or cold room can severely impact even a quick snooze, a cat nap or a power nap in between juggling deadlines. That’s why keeping room temperature at a “perfect comfort level” is ideal. However, … Read more
Anxiety – it is a condition that all human beings have. It is something that we cannot avoid no matter how hard we try. Anxiety usually comes right after we experience stress. However, much like physical pain, it is, to some extent, temporary, and some might even consider it healthy. Anxiety gives us a signal … Read more
It has been the same agony for many, many nights. It has been 3 hours since Joe has lain in bed. Dawn is fast approaching. But the Sandman hasn’t visited him. The chemotherapy drugs in his system, coupled with prescribed steroids, are preventing him from getting some decent shut-eye. He stands up, leaves the room, … Read more
For many people, having quality sleep every night is not assured. Normally, this isn’t a big problem. Sleeplessness is just temporary and will disappear in a couple of hours or days. However, for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), sleeping soundly is elusive. They have persistent trouble falling and staying asleep. As a result, their … Read more
A way of determining the economic success of a nation is by its Gross National Product. GPD, usually measured by year, it is the value of all the goods and services that are produced in a country. It is a satisfactory way to quantify and measure a country’s economic state and is useful in many … Read more
According to the Cambridge dictionary, trundle beds are the ones that fit beneath a regular-sized bed and can be taken out when needed. These usually have two beds ─ one a larger regular bed while the other a relatively smaller one fitted beneath the main bed. This smaller bed can be pulled out using rollers when … Read more
Is it really possible to get a good night’s sleep even if you have conditions like PTSD night terrors? Research shows that with the appropriate coping mechanisms and clinical interventions, you could. Disclaimer: if you believe you have difficulty sleeping, have PTSD or other similar conditions, it is best to personally consult a medical or psychological health professional. This … Read more
It may sound small, but microsleep can have a big impact on your waking moments. Know more about this strange occurrence and its ties to sleep deprivation, and what are the best ways to turn it around with sweet dreams instead. We’ve all probably experienced this at some point in our lives – we wake … Read more
