CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – A variety of factors impact how well we sleep and how much sleep we get. Did you know that things including air pollution can keep you from getting a good night’s sleep? A recent study by Tuck Sleep ranked 150 cities and Greater Cleveland didn’t fare so well. That study says […]

CLEVELAND – A Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office protective services guard has been fired after he was found sleeping while on duty on multiple occasions, according to a termination letter obtained by News 5. The letter states the guard, Rashawn Smith, was first reprimanded by his supervisors after another employee found Smith asleep in his patrol car […]

The last gusts of winter are blowing over the nation, but the chilly weather doesn’t necessarily mean you need to bundle up in your thickest…

Studies show that African-Americans are not getting enough sleep — a health issue that has an adverse impact on our health.  Consistent lack of sleep can lead to diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and heart disease. Regardless of income levels, sleep deprivation is taking its toll on the Black community. Amongst African-Americans in management positions, […]

  Remember to turn your clocks back Sunday, Nov. 2. Set your clocks back by one hour before going to bed Saturday night. Daylight saving time officially ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday. So, when the clock strikes 2 a.m. it’s really 1 a.m. State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers is reminding Ohioans to make a […]

  Have you ever woken up disoriented, trying to figure out where you are and why you’re using your cat as a pillow? No, we don’t mean after a night of tequila shots, just an everyday awakening. Well, you may have been sleep drunk. It’s a thing. Being sleep drunk means you have problems waking […]

There is absolutely no way around this – losing weight is hard work. Impossible, no. Hard. Yes. Thankfully, there are a number of things you…

You really are trying to be healthy…you go to the gym, you drink water, you even eat healthier. So why do you still feel so…

  Sleep Texting has become very dangerous for those who communicate a lot through typing.   While smartphone owners use their devices to text and email throughout the day, some people are taking their addictions to new heights and texting while sleeping, reports say. A phenomenon called “sleep-texting” is on the rise, with sleep disorder […]

The testimony of key witness Rachel Jeantel in the Trayvon Martin case so far has been painful for me to watch for a variety of…

Remembering Teena Marie30 years in the game! When a lady has thrived at the epicenter of a musical movement that some initially claimed was not her birthright, and that lady has steadfastly held that legacy down strong for 30 phenomenal years, acknowledgment, respect and celebration are in order. Today, that artist is “Lady Tee,” Teena […]