Many people find it difficult to wake up early, while others find it easy. However, what are the benefits of waking up early – if any? Some people ask themselves “What time should I wake up” but that depends on your daily timetable! It always seems best to make a good start to anything you do, but does this really work for waking up? We shall explain below … [Read more...] about What are the Benefits of Waking up Early?
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
What is obstructive sleep apnea? Many people have heard the term but are unsure of what it really is. Here we shall clarify this issue by explaining the obstructive sleep apnea symptoms, obstructive sleep apnea causes, what its effects are, how it is diagnosed, and how it is treated. However, let’s first answer the question “what is obstructive sleep apnea?” First, the … [Read more...] about Obstructive Sleep Apnea – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
How Many Hours a Day Do Dogs Sleep? How Much do They Need?
Good question: how many hours a day do dogs sleep? Some people think their dogs sleep all day, and others think they are eternally awake! Much depends on the breed, so how much do they need? How much sleep does a dog need in order to be alert and active during their non-sleeping hours? Dogs doze a lot for relatively short periods, unlike human … [Read more...] about How Many Hours a Day Do Dogs Sleep? How Much do They Need?
How Long Should It Take to Fall Asleep: Tips on How to Get to Sleep Quicker
How long should it take to fall asleep? Good question – and one that many people would like to know the answer to! Normally, you should be able to sleep within 10 - 15 minutes after putting the lights out. However, many find it takes them longer than that to fall asleep and wonder why. There is a term given to the time it takes you to fall asleep once you have finished … [Read more...] about How Long Should It Take to Fall Asleep: Tips on How to Get to Sleep Quicker
Should You Be Sleeping on an Air Bed Every Night?
Many people like air beds (which are often referred to as air mattresses) but should you be sleeping on an air bed every night? Most people have slept on an air bed at some time, such as when camping or when staying overnight at a friend’s house. Others, however, have chosen this type of mattress as their regular bed. There are some questions to be answered regarding … [Read more...] about Should You Be Sleeping on an Air Bed Every Night?
Why Sleeping On Your Stomach Is a Bad Idea
It may seem comfortable to you, but is sleeping on your stomach bad for you? Perhaps, and here is why sleeping on your stomach is a bad idea. The vast majority of people give no thought to the position they sleep in. Perhaps they should! If you sleep for the average of 7-8 hours each day or night! that is the length of time that your body weight is distributed over the … [Read more...] about Why Sleeping On Your Stomach Is a Bad Idea
Is Sleeping on A Mattress on The Floor Bad For You?
Sleeping on a mattress on the floor is fundamentally the modern version of lying down on a straw palliasse on the ground. At one time, this was how most people slept until raised beds were invented. Apart from any other benefit, raising a bed above floor level helped people to avoid being invaded by rats, mice, snakes and creep-crawlies. It still does! Apart from that, … [Read more...] about Is Sleeping on A Mattress on The Floor Bad For You?
