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Getting a good night’s sleep is incredibly important for your health. In fact, it’s just as important as eating a balanced, nutritious diet and exercising. Though sleep needs vary from person to person, most adults require between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per night. Yet, up to 35% of adults in the United States don’t get enough sleep (1Trusted Source, 2Trusted Source). Sleep deprivation can put your health and safety at risk, which is why it’s essential that you prioritize and protect your sleep on a daily basis. This article tells you 9 reasons why you need to get more...

What is sensory processing disorder? Sensory processing disorder is a neurological condition in children that can affect the way the brain processes information from the senses. People with sensory processing disorder may be extra sensitive to or not react to sensory input, depending on how they are affected. Examples of sensory input may include: light sound taste touch smell Children who have sensory issues may have an aversion to things that overstimulate their senses, such as loud environments, bright lights, or intense smells. Or, they may seek out additional stimulation in settings that don’t stimulate their senses enough. Not a great...

Most of us are used to the electronic conveniences of modern life. But few of us are aware of the possible health risks presented by the gadgets that make our world work. Our power lines, cellphones, microwaves, Wi-Fi routers, computers, and other appliances send out a stream of invisible energy waves. Electric and magnetic fields (EMFs) are produced anywhere electricity is used, including at home and in the workplace. Some experts are concerned about potential health effects from these fields. But should we be worried? While most researchers don’t believe most EMFs are dangerous, there are still some scientists who question the...

Think of your little one squishing their fingers through the mashed potatoes you served for dinner, smashing pots together and giggling at the bangs, or trying to put every leaf and twig found on a walk directly into their mouth. These things may seem like just the messy antics of your average toddler, but they actually all have something else in common. Drumroll, please… They’re all sensory experiences! Wait, we know what you’re thinking: What are sensory experiences, and why is knowing about them important? We’ve got you covered, with research into their significance in child development and examples of...

Have you skipped a late night shower because you were too tired to blow dry, hearing your mother’s voice in your head telling you that you’ll catch a cold if you sleep with wet hair? Turns out, your mother was wrong — at least about the cold. Sleeping with your hair wet can make you sick, but not the way you think. We got the lowdown from two doctors on sleeping with wet hair. Here’s what could happen if you do hit the hay with a wet head and how to go about it the right way. Risks of sleeping...