My Menopause Magazine – Sleep Hygiene

  • Are You Too Exhausted to Lose Weight?

    You know the drill. You’re feeling sluggish after a poor night’s sleep, so you reach for another cup of coffee and your favorite doughnut for a pick-me-up. And since you’re so tired, you decide to skip your workout and stop for a quick meal at the local fast-food restaurant on the way home from work. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. […]
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  • 7 Tips to Sleep Better Without Medication

    When it comes to sleep, this is one tired nation. According to the CDC, between 35 and 45 percent of Americans unintentionally fell asleep during the day at least once in the past month and nearly 5 percent fell asleep while driving during the past month. And these are just the ones who admit it. During the holiday season, toss in […]
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  • What is Your Sleep IQ?

    People who sleep less weigh less. True False False. People who get too little sleep produce less of a hormone called leptin that lets you know you are full, and more of a hormone called ghrelin that causes you to want to eat more. That’s why getting too little sleep makes it hard to diet. Too little sleep increases your […]
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  • Ban The Evening News

    Do you watch the evening news? I used to.  Just before going to bed I’d sit down with a nice cup of hot tea and look for good news I wanted to hear about. But I never saw any good news; just the latest rape, murder, disaster, killing, hurricane, financial disaster, etc, etc, etc. Not surprisingly, instead of sweet dreams, […]
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