Jan 3, 2013 | Sleep and health, Sleep and weight Loss
America is clearly losing the battle of the bulge with more than 66% of us overweight and 33% of us obese. Given that statistic, it is no wonder that the most commonly set New Year’s resolution is to lose weight. Everyone is looking for quick fixes and long term...
Dec 10, 2012 | Sleep and health
Sleep experts have known for years that sleep is an essential support for brain function. The effects of sleep deprivation like trouble concentrating and difficulties with decision making show that when we don’t get enough sleep, our brains don’t work as well as they...
Dec 5, 2012 | Sleep and health, Sleep and weight Loss
Everyone has heard the old question which came first, the chicken or the egg. New research has people wondering the same thing about weight and sleep. Past studies have shown that one of the consequences of sleep deprivation can be weight gain. When we don’t get...
Dec 3, 2012 | Sleep and health, Sleep and holidays, Sleep tips
Seeking Sugar-Plum Dreams This Holiday Season? Here’s How to Sleep Better The holidays may be the most magical time of year, but they can also be the most exhausting. From late-night wrapping sessions to packed calendars and the stress of travel, it’s no surprise that...
Nov 21, 2012 | Sleep and health, Sleep Articles, Sleep Disorder
There are a lot of myths about sleep. Some people still think that sleeping late on the weekend can make up for losing sleep during the week or that eating a big meal before bedtime will give you nightmares. Others believe that you the older you get, the less sleep...
Nov 13, 2012 | Cancer, Sleep and health, Sleep and women
If you are a woman and you work overnight shifts the news is not good. Two new studies into the effects of shift work on health outcomes have reinforced the negative consequences of following this type of schedule. The first study further established the link...
