Living With Chronic Pain

More Sleep, Less Pain

Which comes first? Does pain cause sleep issues? Or does poor sleep cause pain? There's no question I hurt more when I don't sleep well. Getting just a few extra hours on weekends makes a huge difference in how I feel throughout the day. According to the National Sleep Foundation, the impact of pain-related sleep loss… Continue reading More Sleep, Less Pain

Weight Loss

Sleep More, Lose More Weight

According to the Center For Disease Control, poor sleep has repeatedly been linked to a higher body mass index (BMI) and weight gain. People's sleep requirements vary, but generally speaking, research has observed changes in weight when people get fewer than seven hours of sleep a night. A major review found that short sleep duration increased the… Continue reading Sleep More, Lose More Weight