Articles reviewed by Dr. Nayantara Santhi
6 Reasons Why You’re Having Weird Dreams at Night
You’re well past the point in your life where you’re scared of the dark. So why are you still plagued by frightening nightmares—or just plain bizarre dreams? It’s true that…
Benefits of Drinking a Protein Shake Before Bed
A convenient breakfast drink can double as an excellent pre-sleep drink, too. Protein shakes are best known for building muscles, but they can have extra advantages when consumed at bedtime. Many…
Best and Worst Bedroom Colors for Sleep
The bedroom affects your ability to sleep well. When you feel calm and content, you’re more likely to fall asleep quickly. The colors in your bedroom, in particular, can make…
Is Sleeping With A Fan On Bad For Health?
As spring makes way for summer, it’s about time your fan gets into action. The soothing air from your fan dries sweat and cools you down, but is sleeping with…
By Stacy Liman
What is the Best Sleep Position: Stomach, Back, or Side?
There are three distinct sleeping positions. Most of us tend to lie on our side, but some of us sleep better on our backs or stomachs. And many of us…
By Sanchita Sen
7 Causes for Shortness of Breath When Lying Down
Orthopnea is the medical term for the sensation of breathlessness when lying down. Other times, a person might experience paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea—or waking up suddenly feeling short of breath. While…
By Sanchita Sen
How to Control Acid Reflux By Elevating the Head of Your Bed
Theabout 20 percent of adults in the United States experience acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease. Acid reflux is when the esophageal sphincter, a circular muscle that prevents stomach contents…
How To Sleep With Your Eyes Open
You may be wondering whether it’s even possible to sleep with your eyes open. The answer is yes, it’s possible, but we don’t recommend it because of long-term health effects….
How To Power Nap for Energy & Daytime Success
Power naps can give you great benefits. You sleep for a few minutes and gain a burst of alertness, energy, and efficiency that lasts for hours. If you ever feel…
Best Memory Foam Mattress for Back Pain
If a dull constant ache or a sudden shooting back pain keeps you from a good night’s sleep, you’re not alone. Theover 80 percent of Americans experience back pain at…
Best Mattress for Side Sleepers
Getting a solid eight hours doesn’t have to be rocket science— it all comes down to your mattress and the way you sleep on it. Your sleeping position can have…
Why Do We Sleepwalk? All of Your Questions About Sleepwalking–Answered
If you’ve ever woken up while doing something other than laying in bed—or lived with someone who has—you know that sleepwalking can be more than a little disorienting. But why…
