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    Rafuma Leaf Extract for Sleep: What You Need to Know Rafuma Leaf Extract for Sleep: What You Need to Know Rafuma leaf extract is a natural sleep aid that's gaining attention for its ability to improve sleep quality without causing next-day drowsiness. Also known as Apocynum venetum leaf or Venetron®, this plant extract has been used in traditional medicine for centuries and is now backed by modern research. It's also one of the key ingredients we chose for Sip2Sleep®, our...
    10 Inflammatory Foods That Can Disrupt Your Sleep 10 Inflammatory Foods That Can Disrupt Your Sleep More people than ever are searching for ways to sleep better, and it's not hard to see why. One rough night leaves you groggy and unfocused. But string together several bad nights, and the effects go deeper. Poor sleep fuels inflammation in your body, raising your risk for heart disease, diabetes, and a weakened immune system. The connection works both...
    What Is the Best Time to Go to Bed? What Is the Best Time to Go to Bed? Key Takeaways: A large study found that falling asleep between 10 and 11 p.m. was associated with the lowest risk of heart disease. Keeping a consistent sleep schedule may be more important for your health than the specific hour you go to bed. There is no single best bedtime for everyone. The right time depends on when you need to...
    Research Shows Phone Use Before Bed Increases Insomnia Risk by Over 50% and How to Fix It Research Shows Phone Use Before Bed Increases Insomnia Risk by Over 50% and How to Fix It If your smartphone sits right next to you on the nightstand (or even under your pillow) every night, you're in good company. About 90% of people use electronic devices within an hour of bedtime, and many keep their phones within arm's reach while they sleep. After all, staying connected and never truly logging off is what makes technology so convenient,...
    How to Get Better Sleep Even When You're Stressed How to Get Better Sleep Even When You're Stressed Stress is your body's natural response to challenging or demanding situations. While stress is a normal part of life — and can even be helpful in small doses — chronic stress that doesn't let up can seriously disrupt your sleep. When you're under pressure, your body releases hormones like cortisol and adrenaline [1]. These hormones keep you awake and make it...
    Is Hitting Snooze Bad for You? What Happens to Your Body Every Time You Do It Is Hitting Snooze Bad for You? What Happens to Your Body Every Time You Do It Is hitting snooze bad for your sleep? If you've ever wondered whether those extra five or ten minutes are helping or hurting, you're not alone. A 2022 study from the University of Notre Dame found that 57% of adults use multiple alarms or snooze their way through mornings. For years, sleep experts warned that snoozing fragments your sleep and leaves...
    Study Finds Evening Workouts Cost People 43 Minutes of Sleep Unless They Follow This Timing Rule Study Finds Evening Workouts Cost People 43 Minutes of Sleep Unless They Follow This Timing Rule Exercise provides numerous benefits to our bodies, from cardiovascular and brain health to physical fitness and helping you sleep better. But new research suggests that the timing of your workout might be just as important as the workout itself. A major study analyzing sleep data from nearly 15,000 adults across 4 million nights found something interesting. People who worked out...
    Sleep and Children: Everything Parents Need to Know Sleep and Children: Everything Parents Need to Know As a parent, you've probably dealt with bedtime battles, night wakings, or a child who just won't fall asleep. Sleep challenges are common in childhood, but it can be hard to know what's normal and what needs attention. The CDC reports that more than one in three American children don't get adequate sleep for their age. Sleep problems can affect...
    Alcohol and Sleep: What Happens When You Drink Before Bed Alcohol and Sleep: What Happens When You Drink Before Bed A glass of wine to unwind. A beer after a long day. A nightcap before bed. For many people, alcohol is part of the evening routine, and falling asleep after a drink or two seems easy enough. But there's a catch. While alcohol can make you feel drowsy and help you fall asleep faster, it doesn't help you sleep better....
    How Menopause Affects Sleep (and Ways to Sleep Better) How Menopause Affects Sleep (and Ways to Sleep Better) Menopause is a natural stage in women's lives when the ovaries stop producing estrogen and progesterone, typically occurring between ages 45-55. This hormonal shift marks the end of menstruation and brings significant changes to how women sleep. Hot flashes affect up to 85% of women going through menopause – that's about 143 million women in the U.S. Of those experiencing...
    What Is Blue Light and How Does It Affect Your Sleep? What Is Blue Light and How Does It Affect Your Sleep? Key Takeaways Blue light is a high-energy wavelength found in sunlight and digital screens. Exposure to blue light in the evening can disrupt your body’s natural sleep cycle by suppressing melatonin, a hormone that helps you fall asleep. The most practical way to protect your sleep is to limit screen time 1–2 hours before bed and use dim, warm lighting...
    Sleep and Inflammation: How They Affect Each Other Sleep and Inflammation: How They Affect Each Other Sleep does more than restore your energy. It also keeps your immune system in balance. When sleep falls short, inflammation rises, and when inflammation stays elevated, sleep suffers. The two are closely connected, and problems with one often show up alongside problems with the other. About 1 in 4 American adults deals with insomnia symptoms. Many also have elevated inflammatory...