The components of a sleep system should meet the demands of the sleeper and overcome the challenges of the natural environment. It’s helpful to look at sleep systems as a function of the seasons. They give a general context for what your sleep system needs to accomplish. Stay warm in the...
According to the CDC, adults aged 18 to 60 need 7 or more hours of sleep a night. Every person has different sleep needs, though, so the exact amount needed varies from sleeper to sleeper. Oursleep calculatorcan help readers determine when they should be going to bed to wake up refreshed...
Furthermore, taking steps to reduce excess heat buildup in the body can contribute to a cooler sleep experience. This can include avoiding heavy meals or exercise close to bedtime, as both activities can raise body temperature. It’s also advisable to limit the use of electronic devices before...
See how priming your bedroom, daytime habits and stress relief techniques can help you get better sleep nightly based on research and expert advice.
When your body clock is all over the place, it’s very hard to sleep well. I am not a great sleeper generally, though I’ve vastly improved my sleep issues over the years, so when I’m jet lagged I am basically a zombie.
Are you a side, back or stomach sleeper? If you’re struggling to get REM sleep, it might be time to switch up your sleep style. Experiment with these ideas: You can cut down on snoring (which disrupts everyone’s sleep!) by sleeping on your side. If you’re prone to back pain,...
“I’ve been working on cars since I was 13 years old,”says Chris.My previous build was an S13 Silvia with a one-of-a-kind FJ22ET engine swap. It was a pretty challenging sleeper build where I focussed entirely on the engine and chassis, but after five years working on that,...
and reduce optimal blood flow to you and your baby, says Anna Glezer, MD, a volunteer associate professor of psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco, and the founder of Women's Wellness Psychiatry in San Francisco. But if you're not typically a side sleeper, turn to pillo...
during which a sleep technician may use the latter half of a sleeper's PSG to calibrate a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. A CPAP machine is a tool frequently used to treat obstructive sleep apnea by pushing air into the airway so that it stays open during sleep and ther...
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