1-minute sleep tip: Are your kids sleeping enough?
The new school year is upon us, so it's a great time to remind ourselves of the importance of our children's sleep. Are you familiar with...
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1-minute tip: Sleep on hot summer nights
This summer has set records for heat, which has meant sleepless nights for many who have found it too hot to sleep. To help you sleep...
Sleep Apnea Exercises
We were reminded of exercises for sleep apnea after a chance encounter with someone at a neighbourhood cafe. It turns out that he had a...
Red Light and Sleep
We know that light is the most important zeitgeber, which is a cue from the environment that influences the regulation of your circadian...
1-minute sleep tip: Good sleep starts the moment you wake up
"Good sleep starts the moment you wake up." For years, Dr. Sheryl Guloy has been telling people that good sleep starts the moment you...
1-minute tip: Your bedroom and good sleep
Today, we begin sharing with you quick-read sleep tips that get straight to the point. In this entry, we give you some things to consider...
2023 Resolution: Sleeping Better
Have you begun thinking about your new year's resolutions? Here's one for you: pay attention to your sleep. With all of the things that...
Thank goodness for the "fall back" time change
Or why that extra hour of sleep is so good for you! It's now becoming general knowledge that the time change in spring, or the springing...
Social jet lag is...
Social jet lag is just like jet lag, except you haven't travelled anywhere. Basically, you feel the negative effects of jet lag while...
Mattress tips for back pain
Today, we talk about mattresses and back pain.... and this post will be short and sweet! A recent systematic review of 39 studies,...
Is it better for your sleep to have a partner or not in bed?
Well, it seems that it really depends upon who that partner is. According to a study by Fuentes et al. (2022), at the University of...
"Changing your chronotype is like changing your hair" - Mayra Carlos Lazo, MD
Do you think you can change from being a night owl to a morning lark? Do you think a morning lark can change into a night owl? Well,...
Learn how to sleep well as a night owl
Night owls are truly cool. They are creative and kind of do better on IQ tests (for what that's worth). They also tend to have greater...
Earth Day Sleep Hacks
Today's blog is short and sweet. Given that is is Earth Day, here are three Earth Day sleep hacks for you: 1. Turn off those lights. Not...
Why is sleep important for cognitive health?
Growing up, it is likely that you would have heard your teachers say, "Make sure to sleep well," on the night before an exam. In fact,...
Sleep Coaching Testimonial:
Oscar"KaBoom" Rivas, World Bridgerweight Boxing Champion says, "Merci" Last year, our team, specifically Dr. Mayra Carlos Lazo, coached...
Why would you need a sleep coach to sleep well?
After years of sleep app and sleep onset research and development, the Somnolence+ Initiative began to provide sleep consulting services,...
How morning larks can stay up for New Year's Eve and other celebrations...
New Year's Eve is one of the few times of the year when the rest of the world parties with the night owl... well, Christmas, yes, in...
How does sleep help your workout?
When thinking of sleep and its relationship to fitness, many think about sleep as being recovery, in terms of energy. Wouldn't you say?...
Want to learn about sleep?
If you're a health, wellness, or fitness professional who is reading this blog, then I know that you've thought about sleep! However, it...
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