Sleep Management - Management

5 Pre-Bedtime Snack Ideas

The keys to picking the perfect nighttime snack are to practice portion control and combine two essential types of foods.

Will Hypnotherapy Work For Your Insomnia?

Hypnotherapy or hypnosis works by training your body to relax and your thoughts to focus. And in many cases this deeply relaxed state can leave you open to changing your usual behavior.

8 Habits That Contribute to Erectile Dysfunction

If you have Erectile Dysfunction (ED), getting your sex life back on track is probably a top priority. As a first step, consider whether these lifestyle changes are at the root of your sexual woes.

Is Sleep Loss Leaving You Depressed?

Several studies have shown that lack of sleep has a profound effect on your mental well-being and that, for some people, chronic insomnia increases the risk of developing a psychological disorder such as depression or anxiety.

Gassy at Night? 9 Steps to Take

If diet or lifestyle habits are at the root of your bloating or gas overload, there are steps you can take during the day to avoid having problems at night.

For Better Sleep, Take a Warm Bath

Taking a hot bath every evening is a natural way to decrease stress and anxiety, and ease yourself into a good night's sleep. Here's how to make this pre-bedtime ritual work for you.

5 Ways to Become a Morning Person

Some experts say that even if you are a night owl by nature, you can transform yourself into a morning lark and be more productive during the day. Here's how.

How to Avoid Nighttime Heartburn

Get that overdue good night's rest you need by committing to these essential to-dos. Learn how you should sleep and what foods you should avoid to prevent the burn from ruining your night.

How to Find Your Body's Best Bedtime

The best time to go to bed is the time that ensures you get enough sleep before you have to get up each day to go to work or school or take care of your home life.

How to Handle Premenstrual-Related Insomnia

As if bloating, cramping, breast pain, and mood swings weren't enough, the long list of symptoms that can affect women with premenstrual syndrome also includes trouble falling asleep. Here's what to do if it happens to you.

7 Causes of Nocturnal Asthma Attacks

A number of possible factors can make you more susceptible to having an asthma attack at night. Read on to find out what they are and what you can do about them.

Wake Up to the Truth Behind Sleepwalking

If you're living with a sleepwalker, here's what you should know before your child takes his next nighttime stroll.

Body Pillow Basics

More than a snuggle buddy, a body-length pillow can improve your bedtime posture and help you get a better night's sleep by relieving common aches and pains that are keeping you awake.

How Hammocks Help You Sleep

Tempted to sleep out in a hammock on a warm summer night? Or take a hammock nap in the late afternoon? It may turn out to be the best sleep you ever got.

10 Ways to Prevent Short-Term Insomnia

If you've had bouts of short-term insomnia in the past, you can probably predict when it's likely to happen again. The first thing to do is to stop anticipating trouble. Worrying about insomnia only makes insomnia worse.

7 Tips for Coping with Fibromyalgia-Related Fatigue

Don't let fibromyalgia rob you of the pep of a productive morning. These seven tips will help you give you the start you deserve.

How Your Work Schedule Affects Your Mood

Work in the United States has become a 24-hour phenomenon. Working irregular hours may also lead to a condition characterized by insomnia, excessive sleepiness during work, difficulties concentrating, headaches, and lack of energy.

How Depression Affects Your Sleep

Although a few short nights can make us cranky and irritable, generally our mood returns to normal once we've resumed our regular sleeping routine. For individuals who struggle with depression, however, insomnia can be a chronic problem.

Exercising Before Bed: Harmful or Helpful?

Although many experts encourage exercise earlier in the day to help you fall asleep easier at night, those in the know say that an evening workout might just work out for you.

What Color Is Your Bedroom?

Color counts. For instance, red is an intense color that some people associate with passion and eroticism, but color experts point out it can also evoke feelings of anger and aggression.

Alarm Clocks for a Gentler Wake-Up

If you're tired of being jolted from your sleep by the sudden sound of a jarring alarm clock, there's a more pleasant way. Try beginning your day with a simulated sunrise or enticing aromas to soothe you into the world of the awake.

Mattress and Pillow Covers: Your Best Bets

Covers are used to encase mattresses and pillows and protect against allergens, body fluids, and bed bugs. Here's what you need to know about safeguarding your bedding.

Melatonin: Safe Solution for Sleepless Kids?

The importance of sleep can't be over stated. But in our 24/7 society, many children have trouble drifting off. Melatonin works as a sleep-aid for many adults, so is it a good option for kids, too?

8 Tips for Sleeping in a Hotel

Here's how to avoid common hotel disturbances and at the same time, be prepared for the worst.

11 Tips for Sleeping on a Plane

If you don't sleep easy in your own bed, you may have an especially hard time hunkering down on a plane. The best advice is to be as comfortable and sleep-ready as possible.

Tick-Tock Goes Your Internal Clock

If you're having trouble falling asleep at your normal bedtime every night, sleeping through the night, and waking up when you need to every morning, you may need to reset your inner clock.

Do You Talk in Your Sleep?

Although little is understood about sleep talking, researchers and medical experts agree that it is rarely more than a fleeting disturbance in the night. Here's what they know.

What is Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome?

If you've tried everything from relaxation techniques to sleeping pills but still can't doze off at a reasonable hour, you may have a condition known as Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Pain Related Sleep Problems

Poor sleep and chronic pain often go hand-in-hand. While there are a variety of treatments to help you through the night, could Cognitive Behavioral Therapy be the best bet? Find out here.

Sleep Incompatibility: Eye-Opening Solutions for Couples

You and your partner may be the best of friends during the day, but what happens at night? If you're not sleep compatible, your relationship can suffer, as can your physical and mental health.
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