Bruxism is the medical term for teeth grinding or jaw clenching which is an oral parafunctional activity. There are two types of bruxism, one which occurs during sleep and one which occurs during wakefulness. Both of them can cause dental damage but sleep bruxism maybe worse. Occasional bruxism is not harmful, but … Read more
Most of us love to take naps, especially on afternoons during weekends when we have nothing much to do. Napping can boost our brain function, enhance our creativity, lower our stress levels, and lift our moods. But sometimes, taking naps can give us a hard time sleeping at night because of the … Read more
Some countries use the 12-hour time format including the United States. This clock format also includes the abbreviations, AM and PM. Before the modern era, the only way to tell the time is by the sun’s position. Now, we are using digital clocks to track our daily activities, as well as to … Read more
All of us require sleep in order for our body and mind to regenerate. Researchers have also proven that people can perform memory tasks better after getting quality sleep. It’s true that our body relaxes when we sleep but have you ever wondered what really happens to our brain while we are … Read more
Looking back to the time when clocks were non-existent, people used different devices such as sundials and water clocks to tell what time it is. In the 17th century, the pendulum was invented but it wasn’t that accurate especially when being used at sea. That is the reason why the Chronometer was … Read more
Time is one of the things we rely on in keeping track of our daily activities. But did you know that there are a lot more about it than we all had known? Here are some interesting facts about the time that you probably haven’t heard about: While in a standing position, … Read more
Sleep is essential in our everyday life. This is the time that our bodies can recover from all the stress that we put it through on a daily basis. It is crucial to our survival. However vital this may be, many people struggle with getting a good night sleep. A sleep disorder … Read more
In the Greek language, Apnea means “want of breath.” The term APNEA means a suspension in one’s breathing process. When this occurs, there will be a cessation of muscle movement specifically responsible for inhalation. In layman’s term, this is commonly known as holding one’s breath. Sleep Apnea is a medical condition that … Read more
Snoring is the curse of many men and women that keeps them getting a good night sleep and perhaps as importantly their partner as well. The good news is there are many types of snoring sleep aids available on the market today to help reduce or eliminate snoring. It may take some … Read more
Sleep – we all need it. It’s likely that we want more of it, as many of us feel sleep-deprived throughout the week. While we might plan to sleep in on the weekends, and there are many of us who just can’t seem to get enough as easily as we would like. … Read more