There are five phases of sleep: stages 1, 2, 3, 4 and rapid eye movement (REM). How you feel when you wake, either refreshed or tired, depends not just on the quantity of sleep you get (the number of hours) but the quality. In many cases, it is better to focus on improving your sleep quality first.
Does sleep impact weight gain during menopause? A small study recently conducted has been released by the Endocrine Society suggesting that sleep disturbances may contribute to weight gain in menopause.
Whole-body vibration therapy is the intentional application of vertical or horizontal oscillations to the body, whereby a device transmits a vibration stimulus throughout the body for the purpose of improving physical health.
Explore the latest breakthroughs in sleep health engineering and technology.
If you’re thinking about buying an adjustable bed for yourself or an older Australian, it’s worth taking the time to research thoroughly. In this article,
One way to ensure that you get the best night’s sleep possible is by investing in an electric adjustable bed from Seniors Plus. As one of
Learn how to get better sleep even with conditions like sleep apnoea and insomnia.
For someone who suffers from back pain, you can understand how difficult it can be—trying to get a rest to relieve body pains but can’t get the sleep you need because of back pain.
While sleeping close to your husband or wife is crucial, you also need adequate space to settle into a deep, peaceful sleep- so you can wake up feeling invigorated and ready for the day ahead.
Find out how to alleviate poor circulation associated with conditions like diabetes, PAD, and old age.
What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. You might have sleep apnea if
For many of us, waking up groggy is a daily challenge. Even if you’re feeling groggy and sleepy when you wake up, there are a few things you can do to help yourself cope with the affects after you’re up.
Improve muscular recovery and energy levels with easy-to-follow articles.
Whole-body vibration therapy is the intentional application of vertical or horizontal oscillations to the body, whereby a device transmits a vibration stimulus throughout the body for the purpose of improving physical health.
Sleep deprivation is a phrase used to describe what occurs when someone experiences an inadequate quantity or quality of sleep, because of any reason. Sleep
Get better sleep by optimising your bedding, bedroom, lifestyle and diet.
There’s a lot that might keep you up at night. If you and your family have trouble sleeping at night, one thing you may do is to read bedtime stories. Let’s take a look at how you and your kids can benefit from reading bedtime stories.
Getting proper quality sleep is one of the most important, and simplest, things we can do to keep our minds and body fresh. For healthy
But living with a chronic condition shouldn’t mean sleeping badly.
With the right technology, satisfying sleep is accessible for every Australian.
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