Prone vs. Supine: Meaning and Benefit of Each Sleep Position
"Supine" means to lie on your back, facing upward. The term "supine" is often used in medical terminology to refer to the positioning of individuals during procedures or examinations. One study estimated that people spend about 38% of their sleep lying on their backs.
What Happens to Your Blood Pressure When You Don't Get 8 Hours of Sleep
If you don't get the recommended hours of sleep—generally between seven and nine hours a night—your blood pressure can rise, contributing to high blood pressure (hypertension). Lack of ample sleep throws off your body's internal clock, triggering a surge in stress hormones that cause blood vessels to narrow and blood pressure to rise.
The Best Time to Exercise for the Most Restful Sleep
“For every person, the time to exercise is based on what your circadian rhythm is. For example, if someone’s circadian rhythm is 9 p.m. bedtime and 5 a.m. rise time, then morning is a great time to exercise,” Aruna Rao, MD, a neurologist and sleep medicine specialist at Johns Hopkins Medical Center, told Verywell.
Do Women Need More Sleep Than Men?
Various factors contribute to why women may need an average of 11 minutes more sleep than men. Hormonal changes throughout the month and with age, gender-based responsibilities (e.g., caregiving), increased risk of sleep disorders, and other health concerns such as chronic pain and other health and life differences all contribute.
Breathe well, sleep well, look well
A blocked nose is a common condition that affects 10-40% of the population. It’s commonly caused by either swelling of the nasal lining in reaction to pollutants and allergens, or structural deformities such as abent nose, deviated nasal septum or nasal polyps.
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