Yes, You Can Catch Up On Your Sleep!

Studies have shown that people who consistently sleep too little (short sleep is defined as five or less hours a night) or too much (long sleep is nine or more hours per night) have higher mortality rates than people who get just the right amount of sleep every night. However, the authors of this study point out that few, if any studies ask participants to differentiate between weekday and weekend sleep, which makes a big difference. See more

Why Some People Can't Sleep Without a Fan

What's going on in the brains of folks who need fans that makes them different from others? The answer likely lies in how our brains are wired, according to research. Sleep spindles, in particular, seem to be the culprit. These can be seen on electroencephalogram (EEG) tests, and present as short brain wave bursts that increase and decrease, causing a spike (or spindle) to form on the EEG reading. See More

Will Sleeping With a Fan on Kill You?

Sweating While Sleeping

One Simple Way to Get More Sleep: Lower the Thermostat

Most of us have been conditioned by the electric company to set our thermostats at 78 degrees Fahrenheit (26 degrees Celsius) in the summer — maybe 75 F (24 C) at night — to save on energy and money. But that's not optimal for sleep. The National Sleep Foundation recommends setting your thermostat at between 60 and 67 F (16 and 19 C). Here's why. See More >>>