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How Your Sleeping Habits Affect Your Immune System

The average American is not getting enough sleep, a fact that is actively intensifying current trends in the spread of infectious disease. Now, it isn’t particularly surprising that losing out on sleep weakens our immune response. We already know that not getting the recommended seven to eight hours of rest … Read more

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What Are the Long-Term Effects of Insomnia?

Insomnia is a sleep disorder that can make it difficult to fall asleep, stay asleep, or cause you to wake up early and not be able to go back to sleep. This can cause issues throughout the day as your energy levels are likely lower, and your ability to focus has diminished. … Read more

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Is drinking water before bed bad for you?

Drinking water is almost always a positive action. Keeping your body properly hydrated is shown to improve your mood and keep your body functioning at peak efficiency. Therefore, starting your day with a glass of water is a great way to get started on your healthy hydration habit. However, ending … Read more

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Will Sleeping on your Side Prevent Snoring?

As with most medical questions, the answer here is complicated. A New York Times article discussing a sleep study reported that 54% of participants were positional snorers, indicating that they only snored while laying on their backs. However, that still leaves a full 46% who also snored while sleeping in … Read more

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Is Sleeping with the Heat on Bad for You?

During these long winter nights, it is all too tempting to sleep with the heat on. Who doesn’t want to be cozy when it’s cold outside? However, recent studies show that your decision to sleep with the heat on might not be in your best interest. In fact, it could … Read more

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The Science of Cuddling

Human touch is a powerful mechanism for human connection. It can be romantic between partners, loving between a parent and a child, or even respectful in business through a handshake. While there are many instances where personal space is required, human touch can make a real impact on people. This is because touch releases certain hormones in our body that help us feel good. Cuddling is a very powerful act that has major benefits. These benefits are not only anecdotal but are backed by science. Below you will find some of the proven benefits of cuddling.

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How to Get Used to Sleeping at a New Home

Moving into a new home is such an exciting time! While packing and unpacking may be a drag, there’s nothing like a fresh start in a new space. Feeling comfortable in your new home may take some time, but you should feel fully settled within a month after unpacking and … Read more

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How to Sleep with a Cold

This time of year, people tend to get sick. Many airborne viruses love to make their way through the season, infecting everyone with a nasty cold. If you are one of those people affected by the cold season, you may be wondering how to sleep with a cold. Colds are … Read more

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Getting Your Child to Sleep on Christmas Eve

There’s nothing better than the night before Christmas as a young child! It’s the most wonderful time of the year and the big night they’ve been waiting for this holiday season. Whether you have traditions that begin on Christmas Eve or if Christmas Day is the main event, getting your … Read more

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