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7 Tips to Help Menopause Symptoms At Work
Entrepreneur and Cool-jams founder, Anita Mahaffey knows what it is like to live with menopausal symptoms while being in a demanding job. “That time of life was particularly tough,” she...
Beauty Sleep--Truth or Myth?
I often joke about needing my "beauty sleep," but researchers in Sweden have found evidence that we really do need sleep to keep us looking young, vibrant and attractive. People...
8 Causes of Night Sweats & How to Manage
There’s no one reason why a person gets night sweats. In fact, this common nighttime ailment has a number of causes, which means that it can happen to just about...
6 Foods To Make Menopause A Bit Easier
Women can begin  experiencing menopausal symptoms anywhere between the ages of 39 - 51 and they can last for at least 5 years or more. The most common menopausal symptoms  are...
3 Reasons Why Being Cool When You Sleep is Important
Do you like to sleep in a room that's warm or cool? Many people find the idea of a warm, toasty bed quite inviting, especially when it's cold outside. But...
Why Do Middle Aged Women Have Sleep Problems?
A new sleep study tells us that over 25% of middle-aged women have sleep problems. The study also suggests that sleep problems are tied to poor quality of life, chronic...
9 Ways To Help Prevent Hot Flashes and Night Sweats
We call them Power surges"or "personal saunas", but most often we call them a hot flashes. About 85% of women will experience hot flashes during perimenopause.  It seems that every...
8 Possible Reasons for Night Sweats
  Night sweats are a source of trouble for many men and women of all ages. Because they cause considerable discomfort, night sweats often lead to a lack of sleep...
Sleep Apnea Can Be A Serious Problem
Sleep apnea is a relatively common disorder affecting up to 19 million people in the U.S., most cases going undiagnosed. It is most common in adults 45 to 65 years...
Can "Cooling" Images Help Hot Flashes and Night Sweats?
Women who specifically pictured images associated with coolness during hypnotherapy or meditation tend to have a dramatic decrease in hot flashes that are experienced just before menopause, a new American...
5 Possible Causes of Men's Night Sweats
What Causes Night Sweats in Men? Although night sweats are most often associated with women experiencing menopause, night sweats are relatively common among men, too. This frustrating, uncomfortable condition is...
How Does Moisture-wicking Fabric Work?
When investing in the perfect moisture wicking sleepwear, you may wonder if these types of products actually work. What makes these moisture-wicking materials different from traditional sleepwear fabrics? Is there...
What is Sleep Hygiene?
Sure, you always brush your teeth and comb your hair before stepping out into the world, but what about before you go to sleep at night? Sleep hygiene is something...
The Cost of Night Sweats
  A new study indicates that women who combat night sweats and  hot flashes during menopause may be less productive at work and have a lower quality of life.   The...
6 Natural Remedies To Help Sleep Problems
Hot flashes and night sweats take their toll on our natural sleep pattern and that affects every aspect of our health. Natural progesterone can help restore that sleepy feeling and...
Menopause and Your Skin
OK...we talk about hot flashes and night sweats so often, we thought we would shake it up and talk about the skin which is the body's largest organ and it's...
Best Sleepwear Options for Night Sweats
When it comes to managing night sweats, there is no steadfast cure. However, sufferers can find relief by changing a few lifestyle habits and creating a healthier sleep hygiene. One...
Cool Down Your Head With a Cooling Pillow
Anyone who has experienced night sweats knows that they aren’t just annoying; they’re also very disruptive to your sleeping and waking hours. These unexpected bursts of adrenaline can happen at...
10 Causes of Night Sweats In Men and Women
There are many reasons for the occurrence of night sweats. Below we discuss ten of the most common reasons for this pesky problem. For whatever reason you, family members or...
Cool-Jams Moisture Wicking Fabric vs Cotton and Polyester
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between Cool-jams proprietary moisture-wicking fabric and traditional cotton or polyester? You’re searching for a solution for your night sweats, hot flashes and...
5 Tips for Overcoming Menopausal Insomnia
Menopause is a four-letter word for many women. In addition to mood swings, night sweats, hot flashes, cold feet and hands, and dry skin, many women experience insomnia. The cause...