Sleep

Picture this: your bedroom’s a sanctuary, but a few common items might be disturbing the peace. Let’s talk about what to banish from your bedside.

Imagine waking up from a nightmare and realizing it could affect your health more than just ruining your sleep. Let's unpack this surprising connection.

Survey reveals an unexpected Mother's Day wish: 94% of moms just want to catch some Z's. What does that mean for gift giving this year?

Ever wonder how often people really change their sheets? The findings on Montana's bedroom cleanliness might surprise you.

Sleep Awareness Week highlights intriguing dream themes, with studies revealing that 89% of people dream of being chased. Discover how dreams connect us all.

This National Napping Day, embrace a well-deserved rest after Daylight Saving Time! A short nap can significantly boost your energy and mood—just 20 to 30 minutes is ideal.

Only one state appears to be more relaxed than Montanans and Alaskans, according to a recent analysis of Google Trends. But is Montana really that relaxing?

The most common nightmare in Montana is getting trapped somewhere, according to a recent survey by Mattress Advisor. For Wyoming, it's zombies.

According to a Consumer Reports study, you can save about 3 percent on your electric bill for every degree you raise the thermostat setting. So theoretically you would save about 30 percent if you raise the temp from 72 to 82 degrees.

I recently learned that it's actually not a great sign if you fall asleep that fast. It might indicate that you're generally over tired or maybe that the sleep you get isn't that great.

There has been one time when I fell asleep at work and it did coincide with Daylight Saving Time. I was working at a radio station in Knoxville, Tennessee and had to be at work 5 a.m. Sunday mornings. These days, the computer handles playing the songs, but that wasn't the case back then. If the deejay wasn't paying attention, the song came to a stop and silence ensued until he or she put something else on. This particular station was a "Soft Rock" format and at the time featured such core artists as Michael Bolton and Kenny G.

I'm not a good sleeper...never have been. This problem seems to be getting worse with age, so I started looking into things that cause it. There were some obvious ones (lots of carbs, sweets, or caffeine before bed), but one that surprised me.