How a Lack of Sleep Contributes to High Blood Pressure#sleep February is heart month and good sleep does have an effect of heart health. "Blood pressure naturally dips when we sleep — and that dipping is crucial for a healthy heart". This article lays out the known body of research that proves the importance of good sleep to overall heart health … [Read more...]

The Relationship Between Sex and Sleep | Sleep Foundation#sleep Happy Valentines Day! Yes, in addition to other health benefits, there is a connection between better sleep and more intimacy in the bedroom. But, honestly, it's such a tough topic to study that there's no real research to back up one claim that intimacy in the bedroom can also help … [Read more...]

6 Pro Athletes Share How They Maximize Sleep#sleep So how do professional football players feel about sleep? In 2018, Green Bay Packers wide receiver, Davante Adams, age 25 at the time, said this about getting to bed: “Usually 11:00, 11:30 [p.m.] is when I get to bed. It’s consistent through the week, whether I have a game or not. I wake up — give … [Read more...]

#sleep "Sure I only get 6 hours of sleep, but that's all I need" Is this you? It's definitely been me. I do track my sleep with my FitBit but, if I get over six hours I'm usually happy with that. Apparently - I'm wrong. Only about 0.01% of individuals need 6 or less hours of sleep. About 20% of people believe they are one of the "rare few" who can … [Read more...]

#sleep So what's an off shift worker to do? How do you help minimize the negative effects of off shift sleep issues? Good question and yes, there are some real suggestions.The most important step is to make sleep a priority not an after thought. Put you phone on do not disturb, get room darkening shades or sleep masks for your eyes that create … [Read more...]