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We all know at least one person who either can’t sleep alone, or can’t sleep while sharing a bed with someone else. Maybe you fall into one of those categories. For those of us who do it by choice or necessity, there are actually some pretty good benefits to sleeping alone. Many Adults Claim to Sleep Better Alone According to a 2012 survey by the Better Sleep Council, 26% of adults in a relationship claim to sleep better alone. The same survey results also showed that 9% of adults in a relationship sleep in separate bedrooms! Sleeping Alone Can Improve...

Most athletes are constantly searching for new ways to improve performance. They push their bodies to the limit during competition, but are there ways to increase that limit? While many athletes automatically turn to varied or increased training regimens, some athletes could significantly improve their performance just by getting better sleep at night. Incorporating better sleep habits in training plans is becoming more and more popular with athletes and their trainers. In fact, NFL teams have even started treating sleep as sort of a “secret weapon” to give their players an advantage. So, why should athletes consider spending more time...

When we’re having trouble sleeping at night, or feel groggy in mornings, the source of the problem might be in our own bedrooms. Artificial light, such as light from cell phones, alarm clocks, televisions, tablets, etc., can wreak havoc on our sleep cycles. Artificial Light Disrupts Our Circadian Rhythm A circadian rhythm is the body’s 24-hour sleep/wake cycle. It is heavily influenced by environmental light. During darker hours, our brains are triggered to begin producing melatonin, a hormone that helps induce sleep. Due to modern technology, we are increasingly exposed to artificial light during nighttime hours. According to a 2011...

If you’re on your journey to better sleep (these days, aren’t we all?), taking some time to optimize your sleep environment could be a key step in your progress. Often, it’s easy to look for one single reason why our sleep is not as good as it could be. However, studies show that optimizing your sleeping habits for quality sleep is a “complex balance between behavior, environment, and circadian rhythm.” Try out these handy tips in your sleep area and sleep better at night: Keep it Organized All those organization tips you’ve been Pinning for a rainy day? Put them...

August is finally here, and in the United States that means millions of young adults around the world are preparing for another semester of college. Help your student out this year by making sure that a sleep mask is on his/her college packing list. It’s important for your student to prioritize what items he/she will take with them to campus. Here’s why you should make sure a sleep mask is a dorm room essential for your student this school year: Cut Down on Dorm Life Distractions A college dorm is definitely not the most sleep-inducing environment. Two roommates on different...