Did you know that around one-third of adults routinely have less than six hours of sleep at night? That’s not a very good number – not when we know that the benefits of adequate sleep include improved heart health, stress reduction, and improved memory, among many others. So...
Why You Should Turn the Lights Off Before You Sleep
Your master biological clock can be found inside the suprachiasmatic nucleus or the SCN of your brain. This is a part of your hypothalamus. Depending on the signals of light and darkness, the SCN dictates to your pineal gland when it is actually time to secrete melatonin and when to...
Want Better Sleeping Hours? Eat a High-Fiber Diet
Do you find yourself counting sheep all night, trying to get lost in slumber? Not only does sleep deprivation lead to feeling a bit crummy the next day, but it also impacts health. A bad night of sleep is not uncommon, but researchers have revealed that one’s diet might play...