Sarah Wagner 
Are you suffering from insomnia? It could be COVID-19! Scientists studying the virus believe that the mutating virus may be presenting itself in other, previously unexplored symptoms. This could be sleeplessness or cold sweats at night, in addition to the more well-known ones associated with a COVID-19 infection, such as fever, body aches, and loss … Read more
If you’ve spent sleepless evenings trying to get sleep by scrolling through social media, counting sheep, or reading ebooks, then you may have wondered what causes your insomnia and what you might do to put an end to your misery. You are definitely not alone. This mystery sleep condition affects your physical and emotional health … Read more
Problems falling asleep or staying asleep are hallmarks of insomnia, a sleep condition. Typically, we divide it into two types: acute and chronic. Acute insomnia though short-term, may have damaging consequences on your emotional and physical well-being. Many people suffer from episodes of acute insomnia when they are under extreme emotional or mental stress. People … Read more
There are many different forms of a sleep disorder known as hypersomnia, some of which haven’t been thoroughly investigated yet, and some have no known cause, such as idiopathic hypersomnia. Idiopathic means a disorder in which nobody quite yet understands the reasoning behind why it flares up. This can be frustrating for the sufferer, as … Read more
If you suffer from insomnia, you’ll know exactly how debilitating the condition can be. A lack of sleep affects every aspect of your life, from your performance at work to your relationship with your loved ones. And sometimes, just getting through the day can feel like an impossible task. But thankfully, there are several treatments … Read more
Losing sleep at night or feeling sleepy during the day can have far-reaching consequences for your health and well-being. If you have hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, this is especially important to keep in mind. The thyroid gland secretes hormones that affect every bodily process and system, including metabolic regulation and heart rate control. Insufficiency of hormone … Read more
Melatonin is a sleep hormone that your body produces naturally, but it’s also available in supplement form. And in recent years, more and more people have begun taking melatonin to aid their sleep, with some impressive results. Melatonin is naturally created by the pineal gland. So, it’s considered safer and easier to tolerate than prescription … Read more
Did you know that a whopping 90% of American adults use electronic devices an hour before bed? This poor sleep hygiene practice is having a massive impact on our health and well-being, and unfortunately, this alarming figure is rising by the day as more and more of us become addicted to our phones. Technology has … Read more
The staggering number of people who have quit alcohol or drugs may shock you: 23 million. But, if you exhibit symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, know that you are not alone in this experience. Although alcohol withdrawal is the most challenging part of the recovery process, it is also an essential first step. Insomnia is a … Read more
Hypersomnia is a sleep disorder in which the sufferer experiences excessive daytime sleepiness no matter how much sleep they’ve had the night before. As there are other sleep conditions with similar symptoms to those of Hypersomnia, such as narcolepsy, it’s vital to establish your exact disorder before looking into treatments or trying out any home … Read more