By now you know that babies have a crazy tendency of sleeping in various bizarre positions. Some might even seem funny, but it’s always better to ensure they sleep in positions where they are not just comfortable, but also safe. Since babies spend 70% of their time asleep, let’s look at simple precautions one can take as a parent to ensure safe sleep for your baby.

Have you ever experienced trouble in falling asleep?  You close your eyes but your mind keeps spinning so you cannot fall asleep? Well, sometimes our minds just won’t stop bothering us – and that’s where meditation can help. To fall asleep, our body and mind need to calm down and relax. Sounds simple, right? However, many people find this utterly difficult to do. Meditation, as a relaxation technique, may help you to quiet your body and mind while enhancing inner peace and balance. This is especially useful when you start focusing on worrisome thoughts at night in bed a time when you are not as easily distracted by other things as during the day.

We’ve all heard claims of how technology has interfered with our ability to sleep well. Many say that the light from the screens hurt our ability to sleep quickly and deeply, while others say that the distraction that technology frequently creates hurts sleep quality. While some of these claims are true, simply saying that tech is bad for sleep is false! After all, technology encompasses so many different devices than the typical laptop or phone. Other technologies out there exist that are created to facilitate better sleep!

Most of us have heard of the term Sleep Apnea before. A lot of us would associate it with snoring and some of us might assume that people who snore have sleep apnea. But let’s explore more on this condition and enhance what we know about it. Sleep Apnea is a chronic sleep disorder characterized by repeated episodes of complete or partial upper airway obstruction during sleep. This condition leads to a decrease in the oxygen content in the blood and sleep fragmentation which are repetitive short interruptions of sleep. Because of this airway obstruction, the typical symptoms for sleep apnea is heavy snoring as well as tiredness during the day due to chronic sleep deprivation. Studies have shown that 2-5% of adult women and 3-7% of adult men suffer from symptomatic sleep apnea.

Sleep plays an essential role in keeping our body and mind healthy and recharged. Without enough hours of sleep, you’ll start feeling the symptoms and effects of sleep deprivation. Sleep deprivation is a condition caused by inadequate quantity and quality of sleep. This condition is common among teens and adults. According to the National Health Service (NHS), teenagers (ages 13-18) need at least eight to 10 hours of sleep. Meanwhile, adults (ages 19-60 years) need six to nine hours of sleep per night. But various studies have revealed that around 33% of teens and 63% of adults in the UK are not getting enough sleep, which could lead to many health problems if not treated or resolved right. It’s important for people to realise how important sleep is for their physical and mental health. Treating sleep deprivation early on can help you live a healthier life and become more productive in the day. 

Everyone knows that sleep is an essential part of everyday life. When the day ends, the natural course of action is to wind down and finally go to bed. However, given the hectic schedules that most people have, it’s often difficult to go to sleep quickly or fall asleep at all. In the worst-case scenario, people get two hours’ worth of shut-eye and start the day feeling lousy and haggard.  The awful feeling that comes with the lack of sleep is because the body needs seven to eight hours worth of rest to repair itself and support various functions, such as its immunity or muscle repair. While some have no problem falling asleep as soon as they go to bed, others have a hard time learning how to get to sleep quickly due to insomnia. Here’s what you need to know about it: 

Modern life can be chaotic and stressful at times. Luckily, soothing your over-stimulated mind before bed could be easier than you think. I tested the BlissLights Sky Lite Galaxy Projector and was blown away by its ability to calm my thoughts and transform a room. With its soothing skyscape of stars and nebula clouds, Sky Lite is perfect for unwinding and relaxing at the end of the day.  This article will cover everything you need to know about Sky Lite so that you can decide if this galaxy projector is the right choice for you. 

Have you ever experienced trying to sleep with a lot of background noise, only to find out you are unable to? We are sure you’ve tried options like putting on earplugs or stuffing your head under the pillow, which probably did not work as good as you had hoped. Thankfully, white noise machines have recently been made available to help troubled sleepers ignore disruptive background noise so they can sleep peacefully. Sleep Science wants to help everyone get the best night’s sleep. That’s why we have reviewed and tested some popular white noise machines to help you drown out the noise that keeps interrupting your sleep. But first, let’s get you informed on what these machines can do.

We are all aware that the moment we recharge our energy is sleep. And if you’re an adventure seeker like me, it becomes even more critical when we are camping, climbing a mountain, or hiking.   To reach this goal is crucial to stay warm, dry, and comfortable. Specifically, one element that can put a strain on our rest is temperature. For this reason, it is of fundamental importance to choose a good, warm, and resistant sleeping bag.  The Snugpak Sleeping Bag (available now on Amazon UK) offers all these features. It is a compact, light, and thermally resistant 2 seasons sleeping bag. Furthermore, this product claims to maintain an optimum internal temperature of down to -7°C.  In the following article, we will consider the claims made on this product, emphasizing the best use that can be made of it. 

With summer fast approaching, we’re already reaping the benefits of longer, brighter days and warm summer nights. However, sleeping in summer can be difficult for those who are used to the colder climates we have for most of the year, so should we be adapting our sleep routine for a better night's sleep?

June 19th is the World Sauntering Day and it reminds us of the importance of prioritizing activities that can significantly impact our physical and psychological well-being. “Sauntering” literally means to ‘stroll,’ ‘loiter,’ ‘lounge,’ ‘go for a stroll,’ or ‘roam about.’ Too often we find ourselves rushing between deadlines, tasks and duties. The need to keep up is all too important as it is fueled by the fast paced environment we now live in. The World Sauntering Day reminds us that taking a break, meditate while walking and taking your mind away from problems are key steps in ensuring comfortable rest.

When it comes to exam season, many students can find themselves feeling overwhelmed and stressed during the build up and during exams. For some, procrastination or worry can make the temptation of pulling an all-nighter all the more appealing. The truth is, pulling an all-nighter can make you feel groggy, can make it difficult to concentrate and retain new information, and it can even cause you to create false memories. The exam period can be a pressuring time, but there are some simple steps you can take to avoid an all nighter and make your studying much more approachable.