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Definition of insomnia Insomnia is a type of sleep disorder. Individuals with insomnia find it difficult to fall asleep, stay asleep, or both. People with insomnia often don’t feel refreshed when they wake up from sleeping, either. This can lead to fatigue and other symptoms. Insomnia is the most common of all sleep disorders, according to the American Psychiatric Association (APA). In fact, the APA states that about one-third of all adults report insomnia symptoms. Between 6 to 10 percent of all adults have symptoms severe enough for them to be diagnosed with insomnia disorder. The APA defines insomnia as a disorder in which people have trouble...

Copper pillow slips have copper oxide particles embedded in fabrics like polyester or nylon, and the science behind these cases is pretty sound. Research shows that using a copper pillowcase has antimicrobial and healing benefits for breakouts and may reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles.   Benefits of copper pillowcases: battles bacteria heals skin reduces and prevents wrinkles stops friction damage to hair and skin   “Copper is naturally antimicrobial,” says Susan Bard, MD, a New York City-based board-certified dermatologist. “In this case, the copper may help keep bacterial counts low, and users prone to acne have reported improvement with copper pillow use.” Although copper...

The bamboo fabric had already got popular amongst eco-friendly individuals. However, more and more people start noticing the benefits of owning bamboo-based goods in their households. More specifically, hundreds of regular customers tend towards purchasing bedroom items made from bamboo fabric.    What makes bamboo pillow cases eco friendly? Usually, people don’t pay much attention to our pillowcases. However, it is one of the most important bed linen elements that come in touch with our skin and hair all night long. Bamboo pillowcases are a sustainable choice that will surely satisfy the taste of eco-lovers. Bamboo fabric that is used...

If you often hit that midafternoon slump and feel drowsy at your desk, you're not alone. The number of working Americans who get less than seven hours of sleep a night is on the rise. And the people hardest hit when it comes to sleep deprivation are those we depend on the most for our health and safety: police and health care workers, along with those in the transportation field, such as truck drivers. In a recent study, researchers from Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., analyzed data from the National Health Interview Survey. They looked at self-reports of sleep...