Welcoming a newborn into the family is an exhilarating experience, but it often comes with its own set of challenges—one of which is the phenomenon known as “split nights.” Many new parents find themselves facing a frustrating situation where their little one seems wide awake when they should be sleeping, leading to sleepless nights and… Continue reading Split Night Solutions for New Parents
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Grateful Mind, Fertile Body: Building Better Sleep for Reproductive Health
A good night’s rest is more than just a luxury; it’s foundational for reproductive health and fertility. Explore the compelling science around improving your chances of getting pregnant with sleep. There is a direct link between sleep and fertility and how inadequate sleep can affect reproductive outcomes. Use this guide to find practical tips for… Continue reading Grateful Mind, Fertile Body: Building Better Sleep for Reproductive Health
The Sleep Fertility Connection: Giving Yourself the Gift of Rest This Holiday Season
In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it’s easy to overlook our need for rest. Between festive gatherings, shopping, and the demands of daily life, sleep often takes a backseat. However, if you’re on a fertility journey, prioritizing your sleep can be one of the most impactful gifts you give yourself this season.… Continue reading The Sleep Fertility Connection: Giving Yourself the Gift of Rest This Holiday Season
Getting a Good Night’s Sleep with High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure affects nearly HALF of Americans over 20, more than 122 million people! While there are a number of side effects, its correlation with inadequate sleep is well-established. The impact of sleep on hypertension is a two-way street, making it crucial for those with high blood pressure to prioritize quality sleep. Research indicates… Continue reading Getting a Good Night’s Sleep with High Blood Pressure
How to Get Better Sleep When Living with Fibromyalgia
Sleep and fibromyalgia can be challenging . One of the most elusive aspects of daily life for those with this chronic condition is getting a good night’s sleep. Fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and sleep disturbances. This makes it crucial for individuals to explore strategies that promote better rest quality. Fibromyalgia is a… Continue reading How to Get Better Sleep When Living with Fibromyalgia
Sleeping with a health condition
The elusive “good night’s sleep.” Does it exist? Or is a bad night’s sleep the norm? Catching enough Zzzs can be complicated, especially when you’re living with a chronic illness. So, how can lack of sleep impact your health? Take a look at the results from a study we did with 5,200+ members of the… Continue reading Sleeping with a health condition
Talking medication and sleep for National Sleep Awareness Week
Did you know this week is National Sleep Awareness Week? Sleep disorders affect around 50-70 million US adults, and troubled sleep is common within the patient community – just take a look at the results from a patient poll we did with you in 2015. There are many reasons someone might be struggling with a… Continue reading Talking medication and sleep for National Sleep Awareness Week
Sleep and Daylight Saving: 3 ways to spring forward with confidence
Daylight Saving Time is here again. This Sunday, March 12th, clocks will move forward one hour from 2:00am to 3:00am. While the hour change may seem small, it can have a big impact on sleep and health. Want to hit snooze? You might feel sleepier than usual Monday morning since the average person sleeps 40… Continue reading Sleep and Daylight Saving: 3 ways to spring forward with confidence
Sleep health: An interview with Dr. Lisa Shives from the National Sleep Foundation
How much do you know about sleep health? We’re digging deeper into how sleep relates to chronic illnesses in a new collaboration with the folks at the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), who are dedicated to improving health and well-being through sleep education. To kick things off and share what NSF is all about, we… Continue reading Sleep health: An interview with Dr. Lisa Shives from the National Sleep Foundation
Throwback Thursday: Are you sleeping?
It’s time for another Throwback Thursday, and today, we’re rewinding back to the summer of 2013, when the staff at PatientsLikeMe shared about how they sleep. Sixty one employees helped kick off the “Are you sleeping?” campaign in a quick poll, answering questions about how long and how well they sleep each night. Check out… Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Are you sleeping?