Can You Hear While Sleeping?

Can You Hear While Sleeping?

While it is commonly thought that our brains are inactive while we sleep, the brain is actually more responsive than you know. There are different sleep stages during a sleep cycle and the brain is actually more alert than you think during these stages. This even...
A Link Between Alcohol & Sleep Issues

A Link Between Alcohol & Sleep Issues

Consumption of alcohol, particularly in excess, is linked to poorer sleep quality. It also can exacerbate sleep issues and symptoms associated with lack of restful sleep. Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant which means that it slows down neurological...
What Exactly Causes Spring Allergies?

What Exactly Causes Spring Allergies?

Spring is in full swing! Many of us look forward to this time of year: warmer weather, bluer skies, and more sun. Though Spring ushers in much to be excited about, it is also often characterized as “allergy season”!  According to the American Academy of Allergy,...