MEDICAL NEWS “We know that how much you sleep and the quality of your sleep can have a tremendous impact on your overall health,” said Dr. David J. Earnest, professor at the Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine, who studies circadian rhythms-the human body’s master clock. “We’re starting to recognize that sleep deprivation […]
WELL-BEING Sleeping late now and then may feel like a luxury. But an inconsistent sleep schedule can throw off your body’s sleep and waking pattern, or circadian rhythm, according to sleep specialists writing in the Harvard Health Letter. Inconsistent cycles can lead to sleepless nights. To get sleep and waking patterns back on track, talk
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SELF-CARE CORNER After a long and exhausting day, you probably just want to get some much needed rest. And, there may be some simple things you can begin doing today to ensure you wake up feeling refreshed and energized. Try these tips to start getting the sleep your body needs: * Don’t stay up too
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WELL-BEING Your nighttime habits may be hurting your morning routine. Many electronic devices, such as smartphones, computers and tablets, give off blue light. This type of light boosts energy – and can interfere with sleep. If you wake up feeling groggy in the morning, try shutting off the electronics two to three hours before bedtime.
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WORK LIFE Try these before-bed snacks to help you drift off to dreamland. Each of them contains natural chemicals that may help you wind down. Don’t eat too much: a heavy snack may actually keep you awake. Source: National Sleep Foundation © American Institute for Preventive Medicine
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WELL-BEING Whatever happened to the good old-fashioned bedtime story? Not an iPad app or a TV show before bed. But a real story, read in bed to a child by a parent. Seems that bedtime routines help kids sleep better, say researchers at Penn State in this NIH-funded study. They say well-established rules such as
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WELL-BEING Many herbal and “natural” sleep supplements are available in stores today. Although they claim to help you sleep without side effects, experts say you should use caution before taking one. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers these natural remedies to be “dietary supplements.” This means they are not regulated as strictly as medicines.
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