Lil Community: Changing a Child's Internal Clock


Updated 10/22/10 10:42 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Changing a Child's Internal Clock

Motherhood can be a mind-boggler! LilSugar reader modernmommy is looking for some advice in The Mommy Club. So my daughter just turned two and she is a great kid! But no matter what I try she always gets up at 5am every morning. I have tried putting her to bed later or putting her to bed earlier and nothing seems to work at 5am like clockwork I hear her say, "mommy, I awake." I wondered if Read more

Daylight Savings Time (It May Take Weeks to Adjust)


Updated 11/04/07 1:52 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 25 comments

Daylight Savings Time (It May Take Weeks to Adjust)

It is time to change our clocks again this Sunday. That means that at 2 a.m. on November 4, you've got to set your clock back one hour. The saying, "Spring forward and fall back," always helps me remember which way the clocks go. It's great that we gain an hour, but a new study shows that our bodies don't adjust well to the time shift. Although it's just a one hour difference, our natural clock Read more

Celebrate the Spring Leap Forward With a Wall Clock


Updated 03/12/12 10:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Modern Wall Clocks

Did anyone else have a hard time making it to work on time this morning? That time change on Sunday has thrown me for a loop, as have the darker mornings. To combat the effect of the leap forward, I recommend an earlier bedtime and an effective alarm clock. Since so many of us are simply using our smartphones for an alarm clock these days, I can't recommend adding another one to your home. Read more

How to Deal With Daylight Saving Time Sleepiness


Updated 03/10/12 11:14 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How Daylight Saving Time Affects Your Sleep

This weekend marks the beginning of daylight saving time, when we jump forward an hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday morning. The good news is that we have Sunday to acclimate to the change before the start of the workweek, but the bad news is that our internal clock may not be as easy to reset as the ones on our computers and phones. In fact, many sleep experts say that losing that hour of sleep because Read more

Jillian Michaels's Secrets to the Strongest You . . . Ever


Updated 02/24/12 10:16 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Jillian Michaels on Sleep and Sex and How She's Like Larry David

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. The top trainer and life guru reveals the one question that'll get you to your goal — plus the single best workout to keep you feeling great for life. By Alison Prato Jillian Michaels catapulted to fame as the punishing trainer who got results on The Biggest Loser and Losing It With Jillian. But the Read more

Get a Good Night's Rest . . . Regardless of Who You Are Sleeping With


Updated 01/26/12 6:48 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Quality Sleep Tips For You and Your Partner

If improving your sleeping habits made the list of your 2012 resolutions, then let's get to it! There are simple things you should and shouldn't be doing to get some quality shut-eye, but what about the person who sleeps to your right (or left)? Do you ever look at your partner as a roadblock to your sleeping success? If your significant other is interfering with your sleepy time, here are some Read more

How to Combat Winter Blahs and Blues


Updated 01/13/12 11:38 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips for Dealing With Seasonal Affective Disorder

When January rolls around, the festive fun has come to an end, and we resume our regular day-to-day routines . . . good times, right? This month can be especially difficult for some because the party is over, the temperatures are dropping, and the days are awfully short. If you're experiencing any symptoms that feel like major depression, you may be suffering from seasonal affective disorder Read more

How to Get Your Metabolism Moving


Updated 12/30/11 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Boost Your Metabolism to Lose Weight Faster

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. Does your metabolism grind to a halt after 35? Can certain foods rev it up? Answers ahead — and they're good. By Paige Greenfield Here's something to feel good about: your body is a calorie-burning machine. You'll even torch a few while reading this article. The point is, every single thing you do — Read more

Spring Forward With These Alarm Apps


Updated 03/11/11 11:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

iPhone Alarm Bug For Daylight Savings

Last fall, iPhone owners were hit by a daylight savings alarm bug, which allowed them to sleep in, even if they didn't want to. A work-around was put into place (by setting a new alarm each day — no reoccurring ones), but users were still skeptical about the effectiveness. Be warned — daylight savings time is here again (we're all "springing forward" this weekend), and if you're not willing Read more

Signs You Need to Change Your Bedtime


Updated 10/11/11 6:22 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Why You Should Go to Sleep Earlier

Even when you know you should be going to bed sooner, life gets in the way. Whether it's a busy schedule that doesn't leave you with enough hours in the day or the need to relax in front of the TV before you grab some shut-eye, you may not be able to force yourself to get to bed when the yawning starts. If you're tired of paying the consequences of a late bedtime the next day, here are some Read more