Top 10 Blog Posts of 2021

As we slowly say goodbye to 2021 let’s look back at all the different sleep related topics we have discussed this year. Hopefully you have learned some helpful information from all the blog posts below. If this is your first time visiting this blog, enjoy our pick of the most interesting topics from 2021.

1. Understanding Chronotypes: If you have noticed yourself regularly feeling more inclined to fall asleep at a certain point in the day, then you have discovered your chronotype. In this article, you will learn more about the different types of chronotypes and how they can affect your day-to-day sleep schedule. 
2. Sneaky Sleep Deprivation: One of the side effects of modern life is sleep deprivation, almost everybody at some point has experienced it. Feeling tired is not the only symptom of sleep deprivation, it can impact all aspects of your life. 
3. Light Therapy for Sleep Issues: Light can play a huge role in the quality of sleep you get as well as your overall mood throughout the day. Here you can learn more about the impact of light on mood, sleep schedules, and even sleep disorders. 
4. The Impact of Napping on Cognitive Functioning: We’ve all heard of midday naps helping us get through the day but can too much napping be a sign of deteriorating cognitive function? Click the link to read about the fascinating connection between naps and cognitive function.
5. Meal Timing and Sleep: The food you consume seems to affect every aspect of your life and sleep is no exception. The nutrients you receive from the food you eat and the times at which you eat them have a bigger impact than you might think on your sleep health. 
6. Dealing with Rumination: Can’t seem to turn your brain off at night? Rumination is very common and it has a tremendous effect on the quality of sleep we receive. If your brain is working overtime and is active throughout the night you will not be able to get the deep sleep that is required for feeling well-rested. 
7. Natural Sleep Aids: Sleep medications are not for everybody, and in some cases, the sleep issues are not severe enough to warrant the use of them. There are however many natural sleep aids that can help with maintaining a healthy sleep schedule.  
8. How Does the Sun Impact Sleep?: Just as we discussed in the blog post above about light therapy, the sun is a major factor in sleep schedules. Our bodies have a primal biological rhythm that follows the sun, waking as it rises and sleeping as it sets.
9. Melatonin and Sleep: Melatonin has become very popular in the past few years with more and more people utilizing melatonin products to help put them to sleep. Learn more about what melatonin is and how it impacts sleep. 
10. What is Sleep Hygiene?: The changes in behavior, routine, and environment before bedtime is what is known as sleep hygiene. Maintaining your sleep hygiene can have a positive impact on your sleep health.