Sleep

A good workout can promote a great night’s sleep as long – as it’s done at the right time. We ask an expert when to get active.   Just as sleep forms an integral part of a healthy lifestyle, a healthy lifestyle can promote better sleep. And exercise can make a big difference when it comes to drifting off. According to Professor Paul Gringras, a sleep medicine clinician, academic and scientific advisor to the makers of Leesa Sleep, “exercise can improve sleep quantity and quality and is one of the best ‘sleep medicines’ around”. But the timing and intensity of...

Our minds and bodies rely on the restorative benefits of sleep. Lack of sleep causes all sorts of problems from obesity, to high blood pressure, to insulin resistance. Yet, sleep remains a low priority to many people—to the point where many brag about their ability to function on few hours of rest. The value of sleep is not to be dismissed. Don't allow life to defeat you. Give yourself permission to pause, permission to sleep, to reboot. I dare you. What do you have to lose? Except for maybe stress, depression, and sadness. Three Reasons Why Lack of Sleep Matters...