During waking hours, our body is positioned vertically and constantly in motion. As a result, blood flow is at its peak in the daytime. When our body is positioned horizontally, however — such as while sleeping — blood pools in the lower…
You stub your toe, miss the bus, or misplace your car keys; and, in a moment of frustration, you find yourself cursing under your breath. While we may have more conscious control over whether or not we curse during waking…
If you’re taking an antidepressant, you’re not alone. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, more than 10% of people in the United States were taking an antidepressant in 2024, and that was before COVID-19. Even in the…
If you had one too many glasses of champagne at your best friend’s wedding last night, it’s easy to think that the exhaustion (and the awful hangover) would have you sleeping for days. To your surprise, you find yourself rising…
Some of us love our afternoon naps, especially over the weekends. It’s that refreshing pick-me-up we like having to get us through the day. And despite their bad rap, naps have a lot of science-backed benefits, like reducing fatigue, improving…
If you’re an adult who still sleeps with a stuffed animal, you’re not alone. A 2024 survey by Build-A-Bear and Atomik Research found that 40% of adults cuddle up with a plush toy every night. Over half of respondents also indicated…
The idea of losing weight while you sleep sounds almost fantastical. Sleep gives you the rest you need to get through the day and it supports memory sorting, your immunity, and muscle repair, but do you also wake up a…
When you go to sleep at night, you are anticipating 7 to 9 hours of (hopefully uninterrupted) rest until it’s time to wake up and face another day. But this is not always the case, like when you keep getting…
The grinding of teeth while sleeping is called bruxism. This condition can wear down your teeth, and it might leave you waking up with jaw and neck pain. Long-term bruxism can lead to headaches and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problems, according…
According to the American Lung Association, coughing is a natural reflex that helps to keep our respiratory system healthy by clearing irritants and secretions from our airways. While daytime coughing is not uncommon, many people find that their coughing intensifies…
