This May 3rd through 9th, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) celebrates its 70th annual Mental Health Week—a tradition that aims to celebrate, protect, and promote mental health in communities, workplaces, and schools nationwide. While the event was first established in 1951, the message remains firm: Mental Health Week works towards shifting societal beliefs about…
Category: Sleep Health
How many times have you felt like the burden is on you when it comes to managing your weight and regulating your appetite? “I have no willpower”, “I have no self-control”, “I don’t have the energy” are common thoughts that bog us down when it comes to making healthy choices related to food and portions,…
Young and restless? Middle-aged and sleepless? It’s more common than you think. In North America, it’s estimated that 70 million adults suffer from a sleep disorder. This is a significant problem that should not be ignored when it comes to your health. When you’re not getting the rest you need (and deserve), sleeplessness can take…
If you sleep well, you’ll know there’s nothing quite like waking up feeling refreshed and ready to take on the world—that happens to be how we feel about our new brand! After 20 years of helping Canadians get the sleep they need (and deserve!), we decided it was time for a little rest and rejuvenation…
With the power of the internet at your fingertips, there’s practically no limit to accessing useful knowledge. With a quick search you can uncover a wealth of information on any subject—sleep included! You should note, however, that not all information is created equally. There are plenty of false, sleep-related claims bouncing around on the internet…
If you don’t adequately adjust your sleep schedule, you may find yourself exhausted when you need to be awake, but insomnia stricken when you need to be asleep! Here are some simple steps you can take to help your body adjust to the night shift.
Falling asleep at your desk? Can’t stay awake through that blockbuster action flick? You’re not alone. It’s called hypersomnia, and it refers to excessive daytime sleepiness—or excessive daytime sleeping.
If you struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep because you’re too hot (or too cold!), this is our favourite tool—and we think you’ll like it, too.
We get it: A new year rounds the corner, and the old “This year, I’m going to get in shape” tune starts playing again. Maybe you get a membership to the gym or sign up for a subscription meal service. But one of the biggest players in your health doesn’t cost anything—and affects everything. It’s,…
We’ve all heard of mindfulness by now, from traditional Buddhist meditation practices to 21st-century trends like breathing apps and even retreats. And while we’re all for jet-setting to Bali for a mindset reset, so much of our mental health is dependent on how many Zs we’re getting in a night. The best part? Solid sleep…
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