Natural Wellbeing Blog

Sleep: It’s something we all need, regardless of sex, age or lifestyle choices. However, while most people know that your sleep patterns and needs are likely to change as you age or alter your activity levels, not many people realize that there are some fundamental differences between how men and women sleep, as well.

With the new year only a few days away, you might be locking in your “word of the year,” yearly plans and, of course, your new year’s resolutions. Selecting the perfect new year’s resolution is something that a lot of people struggle with—how do you dedicate yourself to a goal that, one, you’ll actually commit to all year, and two, has the power to improve your life?

Insomnia affects thousands of people each night, preventing them from getting restful sleep. Whether caused by medication, anxiety, stress, a medical condition or something else entirely, insomnia has the potential to affect your mental and physical health—not to mention your concentration and mood day to day. Improving your sleep health and getting good sleep night after night will ultimately lead to a happier and healthier you.

For people living in the northern hemisphere, the approach of fall and winter means saying goodbye to long, summer days and welcoming longer nights and shorter bursts of sunlight. The sunrise each morning will continue to get later and later, and the sunset earlier and earlier until mid-December, when we experience the shortest day of the year.

If you’re someone who suffers from insomnia, you may be willing to try just about anything to get a decent night of sleep. Chronic sleep deprivation is dangerous for your health and mental wellbeing, but many people with sleep troubles turn to medications that are almost as dangerous.

Daily fitness is an important part of maintaining overall health. Sedentary lifestyles can lead to numerous diseases and health conditions, and even a shorter life. Just 30 minutes of moderate exercise per day can combat these conditions and lead to a healthier you. Exercise is also a crucial component of stress relief and is even a source of joy and pride for those who participate in sports.

We’ve all had a night or two of poor sleep. Whether you were up all night finishing a paper or assignment for school or work, out partying with friends or just couldn’t sleep because of insomnia, it’s likely that you felt physically and mentally drained the next day. This is because sleep is absolutely crucial for our health and wellbeing.

Everyone knows it’s hard to fall asleep when you’re riled up. When your heart is racing, your blood is pumping quickly and your mind is active and engaged, you’re bound to have a tough time settling down and falling into peaceful slumber.