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Healthy Sleep

Is This The Key To Better Sleep?

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 04.15.2013 | Healthy Living
Dr. Michael J. Breus

We all know exercise is good for us. Good for our health, good for our waistlines, good for stress and for our clarity of mind. Exercise is also very -- very -- good for sleep.

Beditation 101: Best Practices For A Perfect Slumber

Kripalu | Posted 03.30.2013 | Healthy Living
Kripalu

Though scientific studies are undecided on whether meditation actually improves sleep (some researchers say it does by easing depression, some say it makes you need less sleep, some reveal increased alertness), I find it the spiritual equivalent of counting sheep.

QUIZ: How Much Do You Know About Sleep?

Posted 12.02.2012 | Healthy Living

Are you a savvy sleeper or a novice in the land of nod? Take this quiz to find out! ...

Why Are We So Bad At Getting A Good Night's Sleep?

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.07.2012 | Healthy Living
Dr. Michael J. Breus

As a society, we still wear our sleep deprivation, and our ability to function on minimal rest, as a badge of honor. The most important change we could make to turn our collective sleep habits around? We could start taking sleep a whole lot more seriously.

The Reason Behind Your Case Of The Mondays

The Huffington Post | Harry Bradford | Posted 07.23.2012 | Business

There may be actually be science behind that dreaded "case of the Mondays." What exactly is causing the start-of-the-week sluggishness? A phenomen...

Earth Night: How Green Is Your Sleep?

Rubin Naiman, Ph.D. | Posted 06.21.2012 | Healthy Living
Rubin Naiman, Ph.D.

This week, we celebrate the heightened awareness and many major environmental initiatives promoted by Earth Day. But, what about Earth Night?

Is 8 Hours Of Sleep Unnatural?

Posted 08.22.2012 | Healthy Living

Conventional wisdom tells us that we should get at least 8 hours of sleep a night, but a recent report by the BBC suggests that this might just be a m...

INFOGRAPHIC: Are Your Sleep Types Compatible?

The Huffington Post | Laura Schocker | Posted 03.31.2012 | Healthy Living

Insomniacs, cover hogs and night owls, oh my! While most love stories end with the 'happily ever after' of blissful cohabitation, the reality is th...

The Great Wake Up Program: Building a Healthy Sleep Baseline

the LARK team | Posted 10.26.2011 | Healthy Living
the LARK team

This week's discussion is not about how to avoid those momentous changes in our lives but rather how to learn from them, live through them and prepare for them, so that we can maintain healthy, quality rest.

Which Sleep Style Is Healthiest?

Health.com | By Mindy Berry Walker | Posted 06.24.2011 | Home

Your preferred p.m. pose could be giving you back and neck pain, tummy troubles, even premature wrinkles. Discover the best positions for your bod...

5 Eco-Pillow Options For Greener, Healthier Sleep

ecofabulous | Zem Joaquin | Posted 05.25.2011 | Green

Do you know what's in bed with you? With their eyes shut to the eco options that abound, most Americans rest their heads on cotton or polyester pillow...

Ultimate Balance: What to Eat This Season

Sara Avant Stover | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Sara Avant Stover

To ensure a strong immune system through the winter months, find ways to connect and harmonize with your surroundings now. One of the best ways to do this is by eating foods that are in season.