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We all like to indulge in a midnight snack once in a while, but eating or drinking certain things right before bed can wreck your quality of sleep. Below we review some of the worst kinds of foods to eat before bedtime and what you should eat instead if you’re craving a snack. Heavy Foods…

If you’re able to fall asleep quickly anywhere, like at the Newport News Station or nap any time, you may think that you’re an excellent sleeper. However, falling asleep too fast may actually be a sign you have a sleep disorder. Below we review what causes sleepiness, how fast is too fast when it comes…

There’s nothing better than a good night’s sleep. To ensure you get the right amount of shut-eye, it’s important to know what beverages can help you get to sleep and stay asleep and which ones to avoid. We provide an overview of this below. Best Drinks for Good Sleep Below are some of the best…

If you’re having trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or just feel tired throughout the day, you may be suffering from a sleep disorder. It’s important to be able to identify what condition you have in order to seek proper treatment. Below we review the three most common sleep disorders and how to treat them. 1….

For most people, seven to nine hours of sleep is the ideal amount to function during the day and maintain good health. However, some people are naturally short sleepers due to a condition called short sleeper syndrome (SSS). Below we review more about SSS. What Are the Symptoms of Short Sleeper Syndrome? People with SSS…

We’ve all done it: stayed up too late or woken too early and picked up a cup of coffee from Firehouse Coffee 1881 in order to wake ourselves up. But does caffeine really help if you don’t get enough sleep? The answer is somewhat complicated. Caffeine Can Keep You Awake, But Not Alert One of…

Is there anything more important to you than your precious memories with loved ones, like visiting Sandy Bottom Nature Park for a picnic? To protect what you love the most, it’s important to take good care of your brain. In part, this entails getting a good night’s sleep, which studies have shown can help prevent…

Most experts agree that the optimum amount of sleep for adults is seven to nine hours per night. If you’re having trouble falling asleep, it could impact your health and quality of life. Below we provide six tips to help you fall asleep faster and wake up more rested. 1. Stick to a Schedule One…

Do you ever fall asleep at inappropriate times, like while watching a movie at Cinema Cafe or while shopping at Peninsula Town Center? If this happens regularly and there’s no obvious explanation – like not getting enough sleep – you may be experiencing narcolepsy. What Is Narcolepsy? Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that causes excessive…

Have you been experiencing poor sleep since the start of the pandemic? If so, you’re far from alone. Medical experts have reported increasing rates of symptoms of insomnia over the past year. Some have dubbed the cases of poor sleep as “coronasomnia.” Causes of Coronasomnia Below are some of the root causes of coronasomnia. Stress…