By Kathleen Felton, Nov 20, 2024 Solo sleepers wanting to upgrade from a twin will score a bit more wiggle room with a full size mattress. It’s cheaper than a queen and better suited for small-space living. Some couples may opt to share a full mattress, too, though: “A full size bed is usually the smallest size […]
By Leandra Beabout, Nov 19, 2024 Another reason for Adderall sleep problems is that it tends to stay in the body for a long time after it’s ingested. Adderall has a half-life of 10–14 hours, according to Alex Dimitriu, MD, a double board-certified physician in psychiatry and sleep medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep […]
By Reda Wigle, Nov 12, 2024 Dr. Alex Dimitriu, a psychiatrist and sleep doctor based in California, previously told The Post that a cold room — between 60 and 67 degrees — is best for getting to and staying asleep. When your body temperature drops, it signals it’s time to slow down. He recommends using blankets, […]
By Heidi Borst, Nov 8, 2024 Blackout curtains can help block ambient light while you’re sleeping, but why does that matter? According to research, a dark room improves overall sleep depth and duration by stimulating melatonin, a hormone that regulates circadian rhythm. In other words, it helps you sleep deeper and longer by keeping your body’s sleep […]
By SingleCare Team, Nov 7, 2024 Introducing your body and brain to a new medication can be a bumpy ride for some. Since you’re not accustomed to the drug, you may experience side effects right off the bat. For example, clinical trials showed that 19% of epilepsy patients taking gabapentin experienced somnambulance, while 17% had dizziness, 13% had ataxia, and 11% felt […]
By Elizabeth Bernstein, Nov 6, 2024 Don’t steal from sleep.Many couples—especially those with young kids—fi t sex in wheneverthey can, which often means sacrifi cing sleep for intimacy. Steal time from something else,such as Netfl ix or social media, sleep specialists say. And try getting intimate earlier. “If there is an activity you really love […]
Mattress Sizes and Dimensions: Your Guide for Bed-Buying
By Kathleen Felton, Nov 20, 2024 Solo sleepers wanting to upgrade from a twin will score a bit more wiggle room with a full size mattress. It’s cheaper than a queen and better suited for small-space living. Some couples may opt to share a full mattress, too, though: “A full size bed is usually the smallest size […]
Does Adderall affect sleep?
By Leandra Beabout, Nov 19, 2024 Another reason for Adderall sleep problems is that it tends to stay in the body for a long time after it’s ingested. Adderall has a half-life of 10–14 hours, according to Alex Dimitriu, MD, a double board-certified physician in psychiatry and sleep medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep […]
These 5 tricks can help you go to sleep earlier — and avoid a ‘huge disruptor’ in the night
By Reda Wigle, Nov 12, 2024 Dr. Alex Dimitriu, a psychiatrist and sleep doctor based in California, previously told The Post that a cold room — between 60 and 67 degrees — is best for getting to and staying asleep. When your body temperature drops, it signals it’s time to slow down. He recommends using blankets, […]
Create a cocoon of darkness with the best blackout curtains of 2024
By Heidi Borst, Nov 8, 2024 Blackout curtains can help block ambient light while you’re sleeping, but why does that matter? According to research, a dark room improves overall sleep depth and duration by stimulating melatonin, a hormone that regulates circadian rhythm. In other words, it helps you sleep deeper and longer by keeping your body’s sleep […]
How long does it take for gabapentin side effects to stop?
By SingleCare Team, Nov 7, 2024 Introducing your body and brain to a new medication can be a bumpy ride for some. Since you’re not accustomed to the drug, you may experience side effects right off the bat. For example, clinical trials showed that 19% of epilepsy patients taking gabapentin experienced somnambulance, while 17% had dizziness, 13% had ataxia, and 11% felt […]
The Secret to Better Sex? A Full Night’s Sleep
By Elizabeth Bernstein, Nov 6, 2024 Don’t steal from sleep.Many couples—especially those with young kids—fi t sex in wheneverthey can, which often means sacrifi cing sleep for intimacy. Steal time from something else,such as Netfl ix or social media, sleep specialists say. And try getting intimate earlier. “If there is an activity you really love […]