What are the benefits of weighted blankets? Here’s what the science says

Associated Press 12/08/2024

NEW YORK (AP) — Rhonda James was skeptical when her husband ordered a weighted blanket for her online. But five minutes after she wrapped it around her body, she zonked out. “It felt like a really big…

Biological Clock Day: Tips for night-shifters on keeping a healthy body clock

Kurt Romariz 04/28/2024

Have you ever wondered why we naturally feel awake throughout the day but drowsy once the sun clocks in? What is a better way to commemorate today’s Biological Clock Day than to introduce how our body regulates…

Why sleep is important for our health

Nikki Medalla 03/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Sleep is very important for our health, alongside eating nutritious food, drinking the right amount of water, and exercising regularly. People nowadays may prioritize work over rest, but let’s not forget that there will be…

Working night shift is associated with sleep disorders

12/09/2023

Working for unusual hours or night shifts can cause harm to one’s health and can increase the likelihood of developing sleep disorders, a new study revealed. “There is a lot of evidence that shift work reduces the…

Falling in love with radio, again

Angelica D. Mitra - @inquirerdotnet 03/03/2023

I grew up listening to the radio. Not just any radio—but a huge stereo with dual speakers and cassette slots that was very much loved and cherished by my grandfather. I have vivid memories of coming home…

Forced retreat

Michael L. Tan - @inquirerdotnet 12/06/2022

It was my first, and I hope the last, time to get COVID, more than two years into the pandemic. I was going to title my column “To hell and back” but no, bad as it was,…

Call center blues

Jejomar Contawe - @inquirerdotnet 06/10/2022

You’re not helping me at all. Are you a new employee?” This was what a customer, during my first day as a call center agent, asked when I was slow in helping her resolve a technical error…

At the beach but don’t feel like swimming? Here are some things you can do by the beach

Immae Lachica 03/13/2021

  CEBU CITY, Philippines–  Going to the beach is always a good idea. Why? There are a lot of things one can do when hitting the beach even during those times when you’re not in the mood…

Why enough sleep is important amid COVID-19 pandemic

PR 06/03/2020

Getting enough sleep is crucial to stay healthy amid the global pandemic. A global pandemic like COVID-19 has challenged us in many ways including our sleep pattern. Because of fear, anxiety, and stress brought by the pandemic,…

Tips for pandemic-related insomnia

Dianne Zarina G. Savillo 05/08/2020

Since the coronavirus lockdown, a lot of people claim that they can’t sleep early at night. Many shared their tales online on how they struggle to get their heads down for bedtime. According to some psychologists, it’s…

Our unusual dreams could be telling us something

Rhobie Alburo Ruaya 04/17/2020

Have you been experiencing strange dreams lately? Well, you’re definitely not alone. Millions of people from around the world have been home for months now as part of the ongoing efforts to flatten the curve of the…

Sleep is not for the weak, it’s for your well-being

Rhobie Alburo Ruaya 04/11/2020

We all know that sleep is essential to make our body and brain function productively. A good sleeping pattern is needed as much as exercise or a healthy diet. But did you know that Filipino adults are…

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