A new sleep disorder, called sleep texting, is a growing concern among doctors. This post from StarTribune.com sheds light on the impact of its high prevalence rates among the young people. Olivia Priedeman, 17, woke one morning from a dream she had about making plans with a friend. But it wasn’t a dream. Her phone showed that during the night Priedeman had punched in her ... Continue Reading
Sleep Deprivation Effects: The Dangers
---> How well do you sleep? Take this sleep quiz Effects of Sleep Deprivation on the Body You need sleep as much as you need to breathe and eat. While you’re sleeping, your body is busy tending to your physical and mental health and getting you ready for another day. In children and adolescents, hormones that promote growth are released during sleep. These hormones ... Continue Reading
How to Sleep Better and Have More Energy
Scientific interest in how to sleep better has grown in recent years and what many studies are confirming is that there’s no substitute for sleep. This post from Elite Daily demystifies the science of sleep and offers practical tips for getting better sleep and having more energy. On February 13, 1972, Michel Siffre climbed into a cave in southwest Texas. It would be six ... Continue Reading
How to Sleep Better: The Best Way to Boost Energy
Sleep experts all agree on how to sleep better. Good sleep begins with good sleep hygiene and optimizing sleep through technology does not mean reducing sleep duration. What’s your take on it? This post from Fast Company weighs sleep apps, sleep hacking, and experimental sleep technology against basic sleep hygiene. The fantasy of sleeping less while achieving more is far ... Continue Reading
How Sleep Deprivation Is Killing Your Waking Hours
In this post from Forbes, Travis Bradberry puts forward the case for getting adequate sleep every night, for a longer, healthier life. Sleep deprivation has you performing at a fraction of your full potential. Are you ready to do something about it? The next time you tell yourself that you’ll sleep when you’re dead, realize that you’re making a decision that can make that day ... Continue Reading
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