By Joe Leech, Dietitian | February, 2016 A good night’s sleep is incredibly important for health. In fact, it is just as important as eating healthy and exercising. Unfortunately, the Western environment is interfering with natural sleep patterns. People are now sleeping less than they did in the past, and sleep quality has decreased as well. Here are 10 reasons … Read More
11 Surprising Health Benefits of Sleep
by Alyssa Sparacino Sleep makes you feel better, but its importance goes way beyond just boosting your mood or banishing under-eye circles. Adequate sleep is a key part of a healthy lifestyle, and can benefit your heart, weight, mind, and more. Go ahead, snooze! Sleep makes you feel better, but its importance goes way beyond just boosting your mood or … Read More
Why sleep is important and what happens when you don’t get enough
Importance of sleep Sleep is essential for a person’s health and wellbeing, according to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF). Yet millions of people do not get enough sleep and many suffer from lack of sleep. For example, surveys conducted by the NSF (1999-2004) reveal that at least 40 million Americans suffer from over 70 different sleep disorders and 60 percent of adults report … Read More
Good Sleep Habits
Important Things to Know About Good Sleep Habits What are good sleep habits? Good sleep habits are often referred to as good sleep hygeine. There are many things that can be done to improve sleep. While most of these are common sense, life is very busy and we often don’t think about them. Here, we will give you some guidelines for … Read More
Your Brain On: No Sleep
By: Markham Heid You feel it the moment your alarm goes off—that soggy, sickly sensation of having slept all wrong. You pour OJ on your cereal and get 10 steps out of the house before realizing your contacts aren’t in. “Today’s going to be so much fun!” you think. Cognitive scientists still can’t explain just why you need sleep. But … Read More
Sleep, Learning, and Memory
At a Glance Research suggests that sleep plays an important role in memory, both before and after learning a new task. Lack of adequate sleep affects mood, motivation, judgment, and our perception of events. Although there are some open questions about the specific role of sleep in forming and storing memories, the general consensus is that consolidated sleep throughout a … Read More
Lack of Sleep Affects Performance and Damages Brain Cells
by Viatcheslav Wlassoff, PhD | May 28, 2014 Everyone knows that bad night sleep can easily affect the whole day ahead. Even a relatively small (2-3 hours) loss of sleep leads to the fall in mood and mental performance. Regular or frequent sleep disturbances can even have much more far-reaching consequences. It is already well established that chronic lack … Read More
Sleep and Weight Gain
Will better sleep help you avoid extra pounds? By Denise Mann | WebMD Feature Reviewed by Hansa D. Bhargava, MD Could lack of sleep be causing you to gain weight? Think about it: If you’re feeling sleepy at work, you may be tempted to reach for a cup of coffee (or several cups) and a doughnut for a quick shot … Read More
Sleep More, Weigh Less
Reviewed by Melinda Ratini, DO, MS on June 30, 2014 It’s true: Being short on sleep can really affect your weight. While you weren’t sleeping, your body cooked up a perfect recipe for weight gain. When you’re short on sleep, it’s easy to lean on a large latte to get moving. You might be tempted to skip exercise (too tired), … Read More
Relaxation, Stress & Sleep
Feeling overwhelmed or stressed? You are not alone! Dartmouth students report their top three impediments to academic performance as: Stress (31%) Cold/Flu/Sore Throat (24%) Sleep Difficulties (18%) Source: Dartmouth College Health Survey, Spring 2008 The good news? There is something you can do to change this pattern! When one develops skills that help to manage stress and improve the quality … Read More