With so many to dos, our modern go go attitude, and poor sleep hygiene, more than 20% of North American adults report insomnia, and a staggering 62% of adults report being chronically under rested. Poor sleep is a factor in many aspects of poor health, and can have significant and long term impacts on the body and our longevity. Let’s take a look at how poor sleep effects us, the main culprits for poor sleep, as well as some hacks to make the most of your zzz’s.
Read MoreNot only does the lack of light in the winter months affect our sleep, it also affects our mood, appetite and overall mental state as a byproduct. When it’s cold out, it may be tempting to lounge around and do less in the day, especially on dreary days, but napping too much can actually negatively affect our sleep. Let’s take a look at a few things that negatively affect our sleep-wake cycle and some solutions to try this winter.
We live in a society that values productivity. One that rewards the grind, idolizes busy. And we’re suffering because of it. Both physically, and mentally-- we’re a society of stressed-out, burnt-out humans. And it doesn’t have to be that way.
Read MoreHow did you sleep last night? If you’re like around half of all Canadians, the answer is probably “okay” or “not that great.” If you’re saying to yourself, “I’m doing okay with my 5 hours a night.” I would like to ask you, are you sure? Long term studies show that poor sleep habits can cause depression, increased risk of type 2 diabetes, higher risk of stroke and heart disease, weakened immune system, increased inflammation, hormone imbalances, impaired brain function, and weight gain. Read about the importance of sleep and how to maintain good sleep hygiene
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