There’s nothing better than the refreshed feeling you have when you wake up from a restful night of sleep. But did you know that sleep can do much more than just alleviate fatigue? It’s true! Getting a sufficient amount of sleep can: Improve your cardiovascular…
Do you struggle to get a good night’s sleep? If so, you’re not alone. According to Statistics Canada, about 2.2 to 3.7 million Canadians may be struggling with sleep disorders. Unfortunately, failing to get enough high-quality sleep on a regular basis can impact your mood,…
You’ve heard of the “Freshman 15” but what about the “Quarantine 15?” There’s nothing like a global pandemic to help a person pack on the pounds, am I right? It’s hardly been easy for any of us to keep up with our healthy habits over…
If you find yourself struggling to fall or stay asleep, you’re not alone. Insomnia, the chronic inability to get sufficient sleep, is a common problem affecting millions of Americans. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s 2014 study, more than a third of…
When we talk about our mental health, we’re talking about much more than a clinical diagnosis. Your mental health also refers to your psychological well-being. Having a healthy psychological well-being means you’re able to better manage your emotions as well as your mood. Every day…
Few things zap your energy the way a stressful day can. Stress is known to reduce our levels of serotonin and dopamine, neurotransmitters that play an important role in our mood, energy and motivation. After a difficult day, you might be tempted to lounge on…
What can zebra fish tell us about our brains and the function of sleep? Check out this segment from CBC’s Quirks and Quarks that aired on March 8, 2019: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/shows/quirks-and-quarks/segment/15676409 Happy listening!
Have you been thinking about sleep lately? I have. Maybe you’ve noticed that it takes a lot of tossing and turning to get to sleep? Perhaps you’re waking up so many times in the night you lose count? Do you feel refreshed when you wake up?…
The WellCast people produced a nice animated video about improving sleep with five simple but very important tips – it’s an oldie (2012) but a goodie! If your sleep is challenged, changing things up in these five areas may help! But, if you try these…