Sleep Problems? The Solution May Be In Your Own Hands

Insomnia is actually defined as having difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.  The reasons for this inability to sleep come from a large number of possible conditions.  Psychological conditions such as temporary stress, too much noise in or near the sleeping area, or some physical conditions such as temporary pain can cause your inability to [...]

Not Sleeping? Are You Maintaining Your Circadian Rhythms?

You have read about REM sleep in my other posts.  What I didn’t talk about was how rapid eye movement sleep follows a circadian rhythm. What this means is that it can depend on the time of night you go to sleep. Because it can take 90 minutes for the first REM cycle to occur, [...]

Understanding The Stages of Sleep – Watch The Video

Video on the Stages of Sleep

Is REM Sleep Necessary – What Does Freud Think?

Freud believed that dreaming, which is done during REM sleep, was a “safety valve” for unconscious desires. REM sleep stimulates the brain regions used in learning.

Mediterranean Recipes Diet – What Are You Waiting For?

Whether you want to lose weight, lower your chances of heart disease, protect against Alzheimer’s disease, or just begin a healthier eating plan, this may be a great choice for you.

Chocolate – Good For You, Or Bad?

Chocolate has been found to help promote healthy cholesterol levels. And, believe it or not, the fat found in chocolate is “cholesterol neutral,” meaning that it doesn’t have a negative effect on cholesterol levels.

The Washington Post & Joshua Bell – Habits That Are Hard To Break

Washington DC Metro Station on a cold January morning in 2007. The violinist played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time, approximately 2 thousand people went through the station, most of them on their way to work.

Sleeplessness – What’s Keeping You Up At Night?

Insomnia or sleeplessness can be caused by stress, food, allergies, medical conditions and more.

Are You Getting Your Daily Exercise?

Schedule time to exercise as a regular event in your day. Write it down as an appointment, and give it the importance it deserves.

6 Simple Ways to Prevent Memory Loss

As we age, we often find ourselves worrying when we occasionally forget where our car keys are or forget someone’s name who we’ve known for quite a while, etc.