Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends, and make sure you are getting seven to nine hours of sleep each night. Inconsistent sleep schedules or poor sleep can lead to:

• Cardiovascular disease
• Diabetes
• Obes...

On some nights, it can de difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep. You may toss and turn, stare at the clock, count sheep, and become frustrated.

If you try falling asleep but find yourself tossing and turning for 20 minutes or more, get out of bed and do something relaxing such as ...

Whether this is taking a warm bath before bed, meditating, or reading, create a wind-down routine that relaxes your body and mind before you get into bed.

The goal is to crawl into bed when you are relaxed and tired, not stressed out and wide awake. 

Sleep takes up a third of our life and it has a tremendous impact on how we live, function, and perform during the other two-thirds of our lives.

Sleep is indeed as vital as the air we breathe and the food we eat. 

Your sleeping surface is critical to your mental and physical health. A poorly designed or old mattress and pillow can result in interrupted sleep, back pain, and neck pain.

1. Select a supportive bed and pillows Make sure you are sleeping on a bed and pi...

The use of artificial lighting and electronics at night may contribute to sleep problems.

Electronic devices such as computers, smartphones, tablets, and televisions emit light of a blue wavelength, which may trick your brain into thinking it is daytime. This, in turn, can...