The SLEEP CONSULTANT BLOG
What Time Should You Go to Bed? Bedtime by Wake Time and Age
To find your ideal bedtime, work backward from when you need to wake up, allowing for the hours of sleep your age requires (7–9 hours
Weighted Blankets: Do They Actually Help You Sleep?
Weighted blankets — heavy blankets (typically 5–30 lbs) filled with materials like glass beads — may genuinely help some people sleep better, primarily by reducing
Why Do We Dream? The Science of Dreaming Explained
We dream primarily during REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, when the brain becomes highly active while the body is temporarily paralyzed. Science doesn’t have one
Sleeping Pills and Sleep Medications: A Plain-Language Guide
Sleep medications range from over-the-counter options (melatonin, antihistamines) to prescription hypnotics (such as “z-drugs” and benzodiazepines) and other prescription medications used for sleep. They can
What’s the Best Sleep Position? Side, Back, and Stomach Compared
For most people, side sleeping is the best overall position — it keeps the airway open (reducing snoring and sleep apnea), supports the spine when
Sleep and Aging: How Sleep Changes as You Get Older (and What Helps)
Sleep changes with age, but the common belief that “older people need less sleep” is a myth. Adults over 65 still need around 7–8 hours