Having a partner or child that suffers from bouts of sleepwalking can be frightening and frustrating. Sleepwalking (also known as somnambulism) occurs while sleepers are at the deepest stage of sleeping, and is categorized as a parasomnia – a disruptive event that happens only during sleep. And part of what makes it seem so scary for both the sleepwalker and...
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It’s 2 a.m. and you can’t sleep. And you know that you’re going to suffer the consequences of a sleepless night during your day tomorrow. Ugh. For those of us that experience insomnia on a regular basis, bedtime may have become something to dread. So how do we get back the good feelings that should come with going to bed...
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When you get ready to turn in for the night, what you’re wearing probably doesn’t even cross your mind. But according to a group of certified sleep experts and educators based in Washington, D.C., it should. The survey that they recently conducted regarding how the fit and feel of your sleepwear can affect the quality of your sleep has proven...
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With three out of every five Americans sharing their home with at least one pet, one thing is for sure – we love our pets! It’s also been discovered that many U.S. pet owners also share their bed with Fluffy or Fido. In 2015, a Harris poll found that over 70% of pet owners allow their “fur children” to snuggle...
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For years, it’s been believed that a nightcap before bed will help send you drifting off to Dream Land. The reality of the situation isn’t quite so simple. While alcohol may help you to fall asleep faster at first, as it acts as a suppressant in the brain and induces drowsiness, drinking it before bed can have an adverse effect...
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