Ah, sleep. That tiny little window we get each night to rest and recharge. Only, not all of us get to experience that window as restfully as we’d like to. Some of us dread tucking into bed at night because we know what’s coming: a tossy-turny, stressful sleep inundated with…
Many couples choose to stop sharing a bed (i.e., get a sleep divorce) because their partner disturbs their sleep. But humans have a long history of sharing beds, and society can judge couples sleeping apart. Sleep studies show that we all get more rest when we sleep alone. Yet sleep…
When you miss someone, your body and brain go through a painful response. The grieving process may affect your appetite, ability to sleep, and even your brain chemistry, too. Whether you’re missing someone because of a divorce, loss of a friendship, or due to active military duty, there are steps…
Do you have trouble falling or staying asleep? Researchers from the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience say your insomnia might stem from emotional distress. The team asked participants to relive shameful moments from their past, while receiving an MRI scan of their brain activity. Researchers found that good sleepers neutralized those…
Sleep plays an important role in our overall health and wellbeing—therefore, any disruption in our sleep cycle can prove harmful. Sleep deprivation results from our failure to fall or stay asleep; typically we can still function okay the next day, but we’ll likely experience some unwanted effects. Insomnia, on the…
Sleep is incredibly important, as the very foundation of our physical and mental health relies on it, and we can’t function properly without it. That said, many of us find getting enough sleep difficult; this is due to a range of issues from stress to an uncomfortable environment. Fortunately, we…
Ambien (zolpidem) is a sedative or hypnotic, which works by targeting chemical imbalances in the brain. It is most often used to treat insomnia and helps individuals fall asleep shortly after taking the tablet. There is also an extended-release form called Ambien CR, which has a first layer that dissolves…