Medically Reviewed by Dr. Ayesha Jamal, MBBS, RMP Dr. Afaque Ali, MBBS, RMP Your eyes hurt at night for a handful of common reasons. Dry eyes cause most cases. Screens, contact lenses, leftover makeup, and CPAP masks add to the problem. Most causes clear up with a few habit changes. A smaller set of symptoms…
Reviewed by the Sleep Well Tips editorial team, using guidance from the CDC, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and Harvard Health Publishing. Quick answer: One good night followed by one bad night, on repeat, usually comes from a stress-and-anxiety cycle. You sleep badly, you start dreading the next night, and that dread keeps you…
Your body asks for extra sleep to fight off a cold or the flu. This raises a fair question: is it possible to sleep too much while you’re sick, and where does normal recovery rest end and something worth a doctor’s attention begin? Here is what current sleep research says about extra sleep during illness,…
Reviewed by the Sleep Well Tips team using peer-reviewed sleep research Some mornings, getting out of bed feels impossible, even after a full night of sleep. The reason is not laziness. It is a real physiological state called sleep inertia. What Sleep Inertia Is Sleep inertia is the grogginess and slowed thinking you feel right…
Reviewed by the Sleep Well Tips team using peer-reviewed sleep research A Holter monitor tracks your heart rhythm for 12 to 48 hours, including the hours you sleep. Wearing it overnight feels strange at first, but most people get used to it within one night. Here’s what actually helps. What the Monitor Does While You…