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I am not one to have trouble falling asleep, but lately I've been tossing and turning. A few relaxation exercises generally help, but I find myself waiting up to 20 minutes or so to actually drift off to the land of nod. On your average night . . . How Long Does It Take You to Fall Asleep? No time at all. I'm out as soon as my head hits the pillow. About 10 minutes. Twenty Read more
When I take a yoga class, especially in the evening, I guess I'm pretty tired by then after waking up early and working all day. So a little yawning here and there is pretty common for me, and I'm sure it is for you too, but what about falling asleep? The final resting pose at the end of class called Savasana (Corpse pose) can last two minutes or 15 minutes or more. If it's dark, and there's Read more
You can count me as one of the 30 percent of people who don't get enough sleep every night, so when Lark sent me its silent alarm clock ($100) to test a couple months ago, I was all about it. Since then, I've been using it pretty regularly, here's what I think of the alarm clock. First, here's what it is: The Lark is part app (compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad only at the moment, but Read more
We spend about a third of our lives in slumberland, but many people complain of not sleeping well. If you have a tough time falling asleep or you toss and turn in the middle of the night, try exercising during the day and limiting alcohol and caffeine a few hours before bedtime. But if you are doing this already and still have troubles, here are three things to do immediately before hitting the Read more
Do you normally get enough sleep? Many people don't; in fact, a new study by the Centers for Disease Control, says that 30 percent of all workers in the United States are sleep deprived, meaning they get fewer than seven hours of quality sleep a night. That can put employees like drivers, warehouse workers, and health care providers at on-the-job risk, but even if you're just chained to your Read more
This question is from a Group Therapy post in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments! I'm in a sticky situation: I have been dating my current boyfriend long distance for about a year and am planning on moving in with him. I found a job in the city I am in and wish we could try long distance for a little while longer. My boyfriend refuses. I'm hesitant about moving to be with Read more
Counting sheep not cutting it? If you regularly struggle to fall asleep, your lifestyle may be to blame. By making a few small tweaks to your everyday routine, you'll be able to doze off easily at night and skip that second cup of coffee tomorrow. Here's how to get more beauty rest this Spring by falling asleep earlier. Prepare for the morning. By picking out your clothes, packing your lunch, Read more
Not getting enough Zs can really affect your health: it can lead to weight gain, weaken the immune system, and make you feel foggy the next day. If you're constantly having trouble falling asleep, or you toss and turn all night, avoid doing these six things before going to bed. Read more
We're happy to share a new post from ediTORIal by Tori Spelling, Tori's daily blog about everything from food and fashion to parenting and relationships. This week, Tori asks for advice on children in the master bedroom. When it comes to the bedroom, I say the more the merrier . . . No, this is not taking a turn for the obscene; I'm talking piling the whole family — chickens included — into Read more
Jackson's overbearing mother Catherine returns to Seattle Grace on this week's episode of Grey's Anatomy, and as usual, she can't help stirring up a bit of trouble. Though she's there to help with a procedure, she brings out interesting new romantic developments in Jackson and Dr. Webber. Speaking of romance, Derek and Meredith learn once again that love and surgery don't mix, and Owen and Read more
