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Your sleep can be affecting your relationships, your health, and more...You spend at least one quarter of your life sleeping. Shouldn't you be doing it right? As an adult, you need 7-8 hours of sleep per night. When you do not get enough sleep time, your body creates a "sleep-debt" and will demand that debt to be repaid eventually. Over time, your body may get used to this deprivation but your judgment, reaction time and other functions will still be impaired.
Sleep and sleep-related problems play a role in a large number of human disorders and affect almost every field of medicine. At least 40 million Americans each year suffer from chronic, long-term sleep disorders each year, and an additional 20 million experience occasional sleeping problems. These disorders and the resulting sleep deprivation interfere with work, driving, and social activities.
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The lastest posts from our NEWS page will appear in the section below on our homepage, or you can navigate to our NEWS page by clicking here. September is National Self-Care Awareness Month
Self-care has become a buzzword in recent years. It’s used in everything from marketing campaigns and product placements to health promotions and trending social media themes. And, it can mean everything from trying new hobbies or practicing good skin care to taking vacations or indulging in after-work cocktails. To be clear, self-care is far more than a trending marketing tool. It’s actually an essential lifestyle choice that involves prioritizing things that keep you healthy in…
August is National Wellness Month
It’s the perfect time to reset and take care of ourselves and others because we need self-care now more than ever. Research has shown self-care helps manage stress and promotes happiness. Whether you challenge yourself to a new yoga pose or try a different spa treatment, making a small change can impact your health in significant and positive ways! There are numerous ways to make those small changes, too! Increase your water intake. Add more…
Rest Up: Sleep Powers Your Social Life
Between our jobs, our social lives, exercising and family obligations, it’s all too easy to sacrifice sleep to accommodate our overbooked schedules. The problem with that strategy is that sleep provides the energy you need to power back up for another busy day. You can’t perform at your best unless you give your body time to rejuvenate during sleep, says Rachel Salas, M.D. , an associate professor of neurology at Johns Hopkins Medicine. The Restorative…
How sleep disorders affect men’s health
June is International Men’s Health Month. Our friends over at the American Academy of Sleep Medicine know that sleep is vital for everyone, but there are differences in sleep for men and women. Research has suggested that women tend to get more sleep, on average, than men. Work and family responsibilities can influence time spent sleeping. A 2012 survey found that nearly a third (29.2%) of men achieved less than 6 hours of sleep on average each night….
Can You Get Too Much Sleep?
Researchers pinpoint the optimal number of hours per night, and it’s not eight by Donna Fuscaldo, AARP, May 11, 2022 Without enough sleep it can be hard to concentrate, and irritability can quickly sink in. But did you ever wonder how much sleep is ideal, especially as you age? Researchers at the University of Cambridge’s department of psychiatry and the Institute of Science and Technology for Brain-Inspired Intelligence at Fudan University in Shanghai did, and they discovered…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Sleep and mental health
Sleep deprivation can affect your mental health An article from Harvard Health Publishing from August 17, 2021 Sleep and mental health are closely connected. Sleep deprivation affects your psychological state and mental health. And those with mental health problems are more likely to have insomnia or other sleep disorders. Americans are notoriously sleep deprived, but those with psychiatric conditions are even more likely to be yawning or groggy during the day. Chronic sleep problems affect…
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