Articles reviewed by Dr. Nayantara Santhi
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…
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
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…
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…
How To Power Nap
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…
6 Natural Ways to Soothe Your Tension Headache–That Work
If there’s one thing that can kill your mood and zap your ability to get anything done, it’s a headache — particularly, a tension headache.
The Benefits of an Inclined Bed
A good night’s rest is restorative and helps the body recover from the previous day’s activities. If you’re sleeping on a flat surface, that recovery process may not be as…
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…
2 Best Sleeping Positions for Neck and Shoulder Pain
Neck and shoulder pain—often caused by poor posture, trauma, and joint conditions—impact your comfort when laying in bed and your ability to sleep restoratively. By adjusting your sleeping position and…
Diabetes and Sleep: How High Blood Sugar Steals Sleep Time
It’s probably far from obvious, but your diabetes could be the reason that you’re having trouble sleeping. Type 2 diabetes affects nearly 30 million Americans—and the numbers are growing. Though…
