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Exploring the evidence-based elements that contribute to better sleep in the hospital and ICU – a place for healing and restoration.

How is sleep deprivation a public health issue? Public Health is globally affected by the rising prevalence of sleep health problems. Across all age groups and within diverse populations, all humans of the modern world are faced with challenges relating to getting a...

Did you know that lack of sleep can have a major impact on our heart health? In fact, sleeping less than six hours a night is associated with a higher risk of developing heart disease.The connection between sleep and heart health is so strong that researchers have...

Are you tired of being tired? Do you find yourself staring at the ceiling at night, unable to drift off to sleep? Perhaps thoughts circling around in your head that you can't shut off? If so, you may be suffering from insomnia, a common sleep disorder that affects...

Sleep is a crucial part of your health. It affects virtually every system of the human body and has far-reaching effects on brain function, metabolism, immune function, mood, hormones and gene expression. The amount and type of sleep you get each night can impact your overall health as well as your quality of life.