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
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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?
Visualizing insomnia
Jenna Martin is a photographer living with insomnia, and her sleeplessness is the inspiration behind much of her work. Much like the Seeing [MS] campaign, she tries to visualize her experiences through unique photographs that capture what it feels like to manage bouts of insomnia. Her photographs were recently featured in the Huffington Post, and… Continue reading Visualizing insomnia
“We have become 24/7 creatures in a 24/7 society”: an interview on sleep with Fred W. Turek, Ph.D.
Dr. Fred Turek is Director of the Center for Sleep and Circadian Biology at Northwestern University. He holds a BS in biology from Michigan State University and a PhD in biology from Stanford University. Dr.Turek’s current research focuses on the genetics of the circadian clock system, the effects of advanced age on behavioral and endocrine… Continue reading “We have become 24/7 creatures in a 24/7 society”: an interview on sleep with Fred W. Turek, Ph.D.
What do you know about getting enough sleep?
That’s what the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) is asking during Sleep Awareness Week to help everyone better understand why sleep matters. And what you know probably depends on your own experiences. Are you living with insomnia or a chronic condition that impacts your sleep? Or do you just have a restless night every once in… Continue reading What do you know about getting enough sleep?