Ask Shannan: Is watching TV before bed bad for sleep? Millions of Americans watch tv every night. Watching tv in a dark room at night impacts sleep differently than looking at your phone, while watching tv in a bright room. TVs, computer screens, phones, lightbulbs and other digital devices emit
Wine is a sedative, not a sleep aid. Enjoying a glass of wine right before bed might be a nightly habit, but for sleep, it’s counter-productive. Over 70% of American adults report insufficient sleep. This is especially true during the pandemic. If you find yourself struggling with falling asleep, frequent
Weight loss is about more than nutrition and exercise. As much as I wish we could, we can’t compartmentalize food, fitness, stress and sleep. For today, let’s focus on the connection between sleep, stress and weight loss. The best place to start this discussion is by acknowledging the fact that
Sleep is the first thing sacrificed when time is tight. Ideally, we’d get 8 hours of restful sleep. That’s not life. I want you to get better sleep so I’m sharing four simple steps you can take today to get a good night’s sleep tonight. If we can change our
Short sleep equals a short life. Not only that, short sleep equals a shorter, sicker life. Let’s shift our perception of sleep as a weakness to viewing it as a health-enhancing tool. The average American sleeps 6.5 hours per night. We need 7-9 hours of sleep per night. No exceptions. No
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