Suffering from headaches on a regular basis is an unpleasant experience in all cases. When these events are severe or recurring, one question people ask themselves is whether it's a headache or a migraine. Being aware of the key differences between the two conditions can...
If you, or someone you know, suffers from a lack of a proper night's sleep, you'll know or have observed some of the effects this can cause. These may be extensive, and impact your quality of life more than you might have imagined. Let's look...
Achieving high-quality sleep on a regular basis is one of the most important things you can do to stay feeling fit and healthy. More than simply providing an opportunity to rest, sleep is vital for a number of bodily and mental processes such as muscle...
Your temporomandibular joints (TMJ) are responsible for opening, closing and moving your jaw. Due to the fact that they are under a lot of pressure from motions involved with chewing and talking, they can be a source of chronic pain for many people. Chronic TMJ pain...
As anyone who has suffered from a heavy, debilitating cold will know, getting plenty of sleep is a great way to start feeling better. If you’re wondering whether this is down to physiological or psychological reasons, scientific research tells us that it is the former....
Sleep is fundamental for processing emotions and memories, as well as helping you to stay alert and calm throughout the day. Not getting enough rest, therefore, can seriously impact your mental health and ability to get things done, as well as causing significant mood swings...
For people with sleep apnea, sleep is anything but restful. In fact, this condition poses serious health risks for over 18 million people in the US alone. This staggering number represents how people doctors believe might have the condition, as noted by the Sleep Foundation. People...
As every insomniac will be able to attest, not being able to sleep can be hugely frustrating, particularly if you have a particularly hectic morning ahead of you. To make matters worse, the worry and stress you experience when unable to fall asleep are likely...
When you hear an adult snoring, it's annoying but not surprising. After all, we've all become used to a loved one or friend sawing logs over the years. However, when you notice your child is the one snoring at night, that's a different story. It...
Sleep Deprivation Virtually everyone experiences sleep deprivation at some point in their lives. Whether you spent the night tossing and turning or accidentally stayed up bingeing the latest series on Netflix, a bad night’s sleep is likely to leave you feeling less than perfect the next...