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…
When the day ahead of us shows no signs of slowing down, a catnap can serve as a welcome break. Survey research conducted by the National Sleep Foundation in partnership with Sleep Cycle found that over 30% of adults partake…
When you live in this modern world, you can’t seem to go a day without someone telling you about how something is bad for you. Your phone’s blue light is keeping you up at night, which is why you should…
Sometimes, it can feel like all the anxious thoughts you managed to keep at bay during the day crowd into your mind just when you’re trying to get some sleep. Perfect. Now you’re tossing and turning, willing the rumination away,…
Whether physically, mentally, spiritually, or more, there are many different ways in which we can take care of ourselves. As an all-encompassing term, self-care spans all these categories and beyond. As defined by the National Institute of Mental Health, “Self-care…
Eczema is a disease that causes severe inflammation and dry skin patches, according to Mayo Clinic. Symptoms and types of eczema vary from person to person. But mostly, you may notice crusty areas on the skin that could eventually bleed.…
