Benefits of Sleeping on Your Back
If you dislike sleeping on your back, you’re not alone. One 2017 study found that most people prefer to sleep on their sides as they approach adulthood, and a 2019 review found that 60% of European adults are side sleepers. However, you should know that there are many benefits to sleeping on your back. We’ve…
How Eating Late & Eating More Can Affect Sleep
You already know that getting good sleep and eating healthy are both pillars of a healthy lifestyle, but did you know there’s a relationship between sleep and nutrition? Research shows that eating late and over-eating, whether at home or at Brown Chicken Brown Cow, can affect sleep quality and duration. The Effects of Eating Too…
Foods that Wreck Your Sleep
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…
Is Falling Asleep Too Fast a Bad Thing?
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…
The Best and Worst Beverages to Drink Before Sleeping
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…
The 3 Most Common Sleep Disorders & How to Treat Them
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….
Are Some People Naturally Short Sleepers?
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…
If You’re Not Getting Enough Sleep, Does Caffeine Really Help?
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…
A Good Night’s Sleep Can Help Prevent Dementia
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…
6 Tips to Help You Fall Asleep Faster
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…