You might have been told by your smart watches that your deep sleep is not enough. So.... what now? Understanding the importance of Deep Sleep and how to achieve enough of it is key to achieving quality sleep. WHAT IS DEEP SLEEP? This stage is also described as slow wave sleep, the stage that your brainwaves are at their slowest, your muscles relax, your eyes relax, and your heart rate and breathing reach their lowest point. It is during Deep Sleep where your body goes into repair, where your cells are replenished, and your immune system is revitalised. HOW MUCH DEEP SLEEP DO YOU NEED? In gen ..read more

A survey conducted by ProSomnus found that 71% of snorers never sought treatment for their snoring. Snoring is a loud, disruptive noise produced when breathing during sleep. The cause usually lies with loose tissues in your upper airway being rattled around from throat muscles relaxing and narrowing during restless slumber, making breathing harder and producing sounds like gasping or choking noises in your voice. Snoring is often associated with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), in which throat muscles relax causing brief pauses between breaths which leads to loud snores. OSA is a serious medic ..read more

One in three Singaporeans between the ages of 18 and 74 suffer from persistent high blood pressure, according to the National Population Health Survey 2020. High blood pressure is an increasing threat for many people nowadays, but it's manageable. If you have high blood pressure, sleep quality is of utmost importance to managing it effectively. But did you know how well your sleep health may play into how well it does so? Doctors are increasingly recognising the link between high blood pressure and sleep adequacy and its prevalence. Even one or two nights of poor restful sleep can result in a ..read more

In Malaysia, heart disease remains the leading cause of death. A heart attack causes nearly one out of every four deaths, according to Columbia Asia. Adequate sleep is vital in order to keep your heart strong. Sleep helps your body rejuvenate itself and recharge its reserves after an exhausting day, as well as affect your blood pressure, heart rate and glucose levels. Heart disease and sleep disorders can wreak havoc on your health in many ways, from making you feel poorly to increasing the risk of other issues like obesity and diabetes. As you sleep, your brain sends signals to your muscles ..read more

Sleep is essential to the good health of the elderly. It helps their body repair itself and recharge for the following day, without which they could feel exhausted and irritable. Seniors should strive to get enough rest each night. Sleeplessness among older adults may arise for various reasons, including changes to lifestyle and health, mental health issues or other medical conditions. Symptoms of Insomnia If the older adults are living with insomnia, its symptoms could include frequent awakenings during the night, inability to fall asleep when trying, fatigue and difficulty thinking clearly ..read more

According to a WebMD report, most adults need between 7 to 9 hours of shut-eye each night to promote health; however, many individuals fail to achieve this level of rest each night. Sleep hygiene is the collective term for habits and behaviors that directly influence how quickly someone falls asleep, stays asleep through the night, and feels refreshed in the morning. On the contrary, poor sleep hygiene may cause difficulty falling or staying asleep at night as well as cause you to wake up feeling fatigued. There are many ways to ensure you are getting the optimal amount of sleep, from creatin ..read more

Sleep is an essential component of human life. It is a complex biological process that helps your brain with the housekeeping of information, simultaneously allowing it to retain memories in the long-term, remove harmful toxins and categorise new input, among other effects. For teens in the midst of puberty and development, sleep is even more crucial to you due to the benefits it provides in terms of ensuring proper growth. For you, the recommended duration of sleep is between 8 and 10 hours. However, with endless external distractions, stimuli and stresses in your lives, it is no wonder that ..read more

Approximately 50% to 85% of adults in the U.S. experience nightmares occasionally, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Nightmare disorders can be incredibly distressing, particularly for those who have endured trauma or stress. Not only do they impact quality of life for many individuals but they may lead to other issues like depression, anxiety or substance abuse as well. There are several causes and treatment for nightmare disorders, which we will discuss below: Causes Genetic Contributions to Nightmares - There are links between nightmare frequency and various genetic fac ..read more

Snoring is a common problem that affects about 24% of Singaporeans, according to local studies. Snoring can be an indicator of a serious condition known as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but can also be caused by other factors. Snoring is often associated with a sleep disorder. Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that occurs when airflow during sleep slows or stops. If left untreated, it can lead to a number of health complications. The symptoms include repeated pauses in breathing, which can cause oxygen levels in the blood to become low. During a snoring episode, soft tissues in the mo ..read more

Singaporean adults suffer from low back pain to an extent that affects up to 80% of them, according to the National Neuroscience Institute. When it comes to neck and back pain, many factors are in your control. Sleeping positions, posture and pillows can contribute to your neck and back pain. By changing your sleeping habits, you may find relief. Neck And Back Pain Causes For some people, the problem with their neck and back pain is that they are not getting adequate rest. Poor sleep can interfere with healing. Even if you are not suffering from a medical condition, poor quality of sleep can ..read more