Stay Awake During a Speech

07.28.2012

I’ve been in one too many situations where I’ve had to sit still and listen to someone talk for an extended period of time. Whether it’s a teacher lecturing, a sermon, a speech by a politician or a boss in staff meeting, we’ve all been forced to sit still and listen. So what do you [...]

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The Night Shift Risk

07.24.2012

My husband is pursuing a job which would require him to work the night shift every other month. Because of this, I wanted to find out how this might affect his sleep and came across the article, “Night Shift Makes Metabolism Go Haywire“.  Here are some key points the researchers discovered: When a person’s circadian [...]

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Exercise to Sleep

07.21.2012

There have been so many times when I’ve left work only to drag myself to the gym. The result is usually the same – I leave feeling more energized and spend the rest of the evening productively. I fall asleep as soon as I hit the pillow, waking up the next morning feeling well-rested. There [...]

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Sleep for Overcommitted High School Students

07.12.2012

A recent study in Pediatrics found that teens who use technology before bed, while also consuming caffeine, were less likely to stay awake and focused during the day. One-third of the students in the study reported falling asleep during school. Those same students also had a caffeine intake that was 76% higher than their counterparts. [...]

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Snoring: When Over-The-Counter Products Don’t Work

07.11.2012

An article released by the American Medical News informed the public that Medicare will now cover sleep testing for the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea. If you’re a snorer, pay attention. Chronic snoring is a strong indicator of sleep apnea, which is most commonly diagnosed by a sleep study. Many people struggle to find a [...]

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