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Sleep Disorders: 12 Different Types

October 31, 2018 /// Nana Asiedu

Sleep disorders keep about 70 million Americans from getting what mattress commercials say we need most: a needed break from the day’s events. Sleep […]

Did you know..?, Health, Insomnia

Fugue State: Complete Guide to this Disorder

September 28, 2018 /// Nana Asiedu

You might have heard it called by different names: Dissociative Fugue, Psychogenic Fugue. But the name isn’t as important as the mess it creates: […]

Did you know..?, Health

Severe Insomnia: Symptoms and Treatments

September 26, 2018 /// Marisa Smith

Approximately one-third of our lives is spent sleeping. But for those who suffer from severe insomnia, it feels like much less than that. We […]

Insomnia, Signs and Symptoms, Stress

Sleep anxiety: Learn everything you need to know

September 24, 2018 /// Anna Bohren

When we are stressed and feeling anxious, we all probably toss and turn at night finding it hard to sleep. However, for some people, […]

Brain Health, Health, Insomnia

Nightmares: A Complete Guide to These Bad Dreams

August 8, 2018 /// Andrea García Cerdán

We’ve all had nightmares at one time or another, those terrifying dreams that wake us up startled. Nightmares are normal, but if they cause […]

Health, Kids, New Parents

Night Terrors: What are they and what to do about them

April 3, 2018 /// Andrea García Cerdán

Night Terrors. Have you ever been woken up in the middle of the night by the sound of your child screaming? Does it seem […]

Brain Health, Childhood insomnia, Health, Kids

Fibromyalgia: What is it, symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment

February 12, 2018 /// Molly Minchew

Fibromyalgia. If you don’t know what fibromyalgia is, you should know that those who suffer from it have to cope with hypersensitivity, which causes […]

Depression, Health, Insomnia, Pathologies, Stress

Post-Holiday Blues: Is it real? Can I prevent it?

January 4, 2018 /// Alejandra Salazar

I’m sure you’ve heard of post-holiday blues or post-vacation blues. But does it really exist, or, as some say, is it a product of […]

Did you know..?, Health

Hypersomnia: What it is, and how it impacts your health

November 9, 2017 /// Jessica Taylor

We often hear about how people can’t seem to fall asleep, thus leading to people pulling all-nighters. In reality most are trying to go […]

Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health, Did you know..?, Insomnia, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson's, Stress

Microsleep: What is it, symptoms and dangers of sleep deprivation

August 7, 2017 /// Valerie Sidelkivska

Microsleep is such a common that many don’t even realize the real-life dangers of it. It is one thing to doze off in class […]

Brain Health, Did you know..?, Learning to drive

Neurofeedback or Neurotherapy: Everything you need to know

June 19, 2017 /// Alejandra Salazar

Neurofeedback: What is it? What is it based on? What is it for? In recent years, more professionals and centers have started to offer […]

Brain Health, Did you know..?, Health

REM Sleep: There’s More Behind “Shut-Eye” Than You May Think

April 18, 2017 /// Elsie Divinagracia, MPH

For a long time, people thought that sleep was just a dormant state, or just something we had to do to get on with […]

Brain Health, Depression, Insomnia

12 Anxiety Symptoms: Fear sharpens the senses while anxiety paralyzes them

April 4, 2017 /// Alejandra Salazar

Anxiety Symptoms. “I’m worried all day excessively about anything that happens to me”, “I feel agitated and nervous and at night I have a […]

Stress

Migraine Triggers: What are Migraines and How to Avoid Them

February 23, 2017 /// Elsie Divinagracia, MPH

What are migraines? Though migraines are common (migraines and tension type headaches are the second and third most common disease in the world) the exact cause […]

Brain Health, Did you know..?, Health

Old Brain New Tricks: What Does Neuroscience Say?

February 9, 2017 /// Jacquelyn Brown

Old Brain New Tricks: They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but does the same go for your brain? There is […]

Brain Health, Did you know..?, Health

How to Become a Morning Person: 10 Tips for the Sleeping Beauty in All of Us

July 13, 2016 /// Molly Minchew

We’ve all made plans the night before, telling ourselves things like “Okay, tomorrow I will wake up early, eat breakfast, go for a run, […]

Did you know..?, Health

Feeling Extra Tired After Your Trip? How To Avoid Jet Lag

May 27, 2016 /// Molly Minchew

When we travel and change time zones, it’s normal for our bodies to need time to adjust. While we’re adjusting, we might experience insomnia, fatigue, […]

Insomnia, Pathologies

The Estivill Method: How To Teach Your Children To Sleep Alone

May 24, 2016 /// Molly Minchew

Any parent knows the struggle before bedtime. It can be difficult to get your child to stay in bed and fall asleep, especially when […]

Childhood insomnia, Kids

Is Autism The Same In Both Sexes? Possible Differences In Autism Symptoms Between Boys and Girls

May 24, 2016 /// Molly Minchew

There have been many different studies conducted about autism in children that makes us believe that girls have a type of genetic protection against […]

Autism, Kids

Sleeping Well Improves Memory: Advantages of Being Well-Rested

May 15, 2016 /// Molly Minchew

Sleeping well improves memory? Who hasn’t had problems concentrating at work after a poor night’s sleep? In 2013, a study showed that this common […]

Did you know..?, Health, Improving memory, Insomnia

What Are The Best Positions To Sleep During Pregnancy: Insomnia During The First Trimester Of Pregnancy

April 13, 2016 /// Molly Minchew

We’ve already talked about some of the causes of insomnia during the first trimester of pregnancy and suggested some easy remedies. But what happened […]

Insomnia, New Parents

Lack Of Sleep During Pregnancy: Why Can’t I Fall Asleep?

April 6, 2016 /// Valerie Sidelkivska

Pregnancy is one of the most complex processes that a woman’s body is able to undergo. Pregnancy involves many physiological and psychological changes that […]

Babies, New Parents

Insomnia during the first trimester of pregnancy: Causes and Remedies

March 27, 2016 /// Molly Minchew

Insomnia is quite frequent in pregnant women. Many physiological changes happen in the first trimester related to body temperature and levels of melatonin, prolactin, […]

Insomnia, Pathologies

Take Care Of Yourself to Sleep Well: Foods To Help You Prevent Insomnia

March 21, 2016 /// Molly Minchew

If you have insomnia or you wake up eagerly in the middle of the night, you might be tempted to take sleeping pills. This […]

Insomnia, Pathologies

How to Overcome Depression During Pregnancy: Why do I Feel Guilty?

March 10, 2016 /// Molly Minchew

We recently talked about postpartum depression, and now we’re going to look at how to overcome depression during pregnancy. Being pregnant and bringing a […]

Depression, New Parents, Pathologies

How to Reduce the Symptoms of Schizophrenia: Living a Normal Life is Possible

March 9, 2016 /// Molly Minchew

If you have been diagnosed with schizophrenia or you know someone who has, you might feel overwhelmed by the news. If you’re feeling depressed […]

Pathologies, Schizophrenia

Do Women Need More Sleep Than Men?

March 8, 2016 /// Molly Minchew

Women always talk about their “beauty sleep”, but a study conducted at the Duke University Medical Center and published in the journal Brain, Behavior and […]

Insomnia, Pathologies

How to Combat Insomnia in Autistic Children: Tips for Insomnia

March 8, 2016 /// Molly Minchew

How can you combat insomnia in autistic children? It may be difficult to improve sleep quality in autistic children, because neurochemical factors, stress, anxiety, […]

Autism, Childhood insomnia, Kids