This blog was originally published by the Wellness Alliance. Sleep is something we all know we need, and the benefits of a good night’s rest are immediately noticeable. It’s foundational to nearly every system in the body, affecting both our mental and […]
There is no denying that sleep is incredibly important. After all, we spend a third of our lives asleep! Despite the considerable role sleep plays in our lives, many of us often feel tired and lethargic, and we have difficulty falling to […]
In the hustle and bustle of our lives, sleep often takes a back seat to work demands, social obligations and the ever-present glow of screens. How many times this year have you found yourself burning the midnight oil, playing catch-up? The realm […]
We’ve heard a lot about the importance of sleep in recent years, but during the pandemic, it is a pillar of health and wellness, said Dr. Eve Van Cauter, a professor with the Department of Medicine at the University of Chicago, in […]
This month, the Talking Benefits team and I chatted about a topic that was important before the coronavirus pandemic but is feeling more relevant now amid new stressors and uncertainty—SLEEP. Everyone’s situation is different, but for many employees, the pandemic has forced […]
Most of us across North America enjoyed an extra hour of sleep this past weekend—Sadly for many, this may be a rare occasion of getting the optimal amount of sleep. Many people wear their ability to function on small amounts of sleep […]
Fretting over a work project. Binge-watching TV. Cramming for a test. Celebrating with friends. Reading just one more chapter of a great book. Plenty of things can keep us awake into the early morning hours. The results? We go to work with […]
