Snooze

Weighted blankets are known to have certain therapeutic effects, and while it may seem counterintuitive, the added weight puts us into “rest mode.” If you’re here, that idea might just...

Usually, we consider sleep time as the most relaxing time of the entire day. We love to brush our teeth, slip into our pyjamas, turn off the lights, and just...

Jet lag is a common phenomenon among travellers who cross different time zones. When you're jet-lagged it means your body's internal clock (aka the circadian rhythm) is out of sync...

Snoring is very common among people of all ages, and is one of the main reasons why people get poor sleep.   In Australia, the estimation is that 1 in...

A night of drinking will make you woozy and very talkative, and in the end, it can certainly make you fall asleep faster, glued to the sofa. But, at what...

Hypopnea is a sleep-breathing disorder that is characterised by shallow breathing during sleep. Unlike sleep apnea, in which breathing is completely obstructed for periods of time during the night, hypopnea...

Have you ever gone to bed in a cool room and still woken up sweaty and hot? Do you feel like you're lying under the sun on a hot beach...

You follow every rule in the book. You make sure to go to bed at a reasonable hour, convinced that you'll wake up rested and with more energy, and yet,...

Alcohol and sleep have a tricky connection. Sure, you first get sleepy after you've had a few glasses of wine or beer, but once you do fall asleep, you find...

It's quite normal for blood pressure to vary throughout the day. If you measure your blood pressure during the day, it will certainly differ from your nighttime blood pressure. However,...

Oversleeping can seem like a great idea if you've been sleep-deprived recently, but you better think twice before it becomes a habit. The short answer is - yes, you can...

In this day and age, we're usually obsessed with lack of sleep and what it can do to us. And it's true: sleep deprivation is a serious issue. It's estimated...