Healthy Sleep Habits
New Study Finds Afternoon Naps are Good for Cognitive Function
People often associate naps with laziness or with children. But what if we associated them with cognitive function? A new study suggests sleeping in the afternoon may help those over 60 stay mentally sharp. The study, published in the journal General Psychiatry, looked at both physical and cognitive health among 2,214 people over the age…
Read MoreThe Impact of Sleep on Mental Health
A study recently published in Frontiers in Psychology has found that when comparing sleep, physical activity and diet, sleep has the biggest impact on mental health. The study was conducted through an online survey taken by 1,111 young adults ages 18-25. According to the study, sleep quality is the strongest predictor of both depressive symptoms…
Read MoreHow Healthy Sleep Protects You From the Flu
A recent report from CNN, citing studies published by the Journal of the American Medical Association and the International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, suggested that consistent, healthy sleep may lead to increased efficacy of the influenza vaccine. Dr. Jyoti Matta, M.D., Director of the Center for Sleep Disorders at Jersey City Medical Center says that…
Read MoreAdjusting to Sleeping in a Nursing Home
Seniors adjusting to a nursing home may find their usual sleep habits disrupted. But what seems like a minor inconvenience, can actually lead to bigger health issues. Especially if left unchecked. The NIH describes, “Some of the consequences of poor sleep, such as irritability, poor concentration and memory, slower reaction time, decreased performance may all…
Read MoreStudent Sleep Health Week
September 14 – 20, 2020 is Student Sleep Health Week. This event was Organized by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) to raise awareness of the importance of sleep health for students of all ages. According to AASM, 4 out of 10 parents acknowledged that remote learning affected their children’s bedtime and/or waketime consistency.…
Read MoreStop Hitting the Snooze Button – It’s Making You Tired
Sometimes the “rise” part of “rise and shine” feels like just too much effort. Your alarm goes off and you’re not ready to start the day, so you hit snooze. The temptation of a few more minutes of dosing off under a comfy blanket is just too much to pass up. But what you don’t…
Read MoreCaffeine: A Band-Aid Solution for Sleep Problems
It’s tempting to rely on a cup of coffee to wake you up each morning. 90% of American adults consume a caffeinated beverage almost daily (National Institutes of Health). And the Sleep Foundation even refers to caffeine as the most popular drug in the world. But this reliance isn’t necessarily healthy. In fact, you’re masking…
Read MoreWhich Sleep Position is Best?
Each person has a different sleep position that works best for them. Listen to the signs your body may be giving you to tell you that you’re sleeping wrong. Are you achey in the morning? Waking your partner up from your snoring? These are signs that you have a sleep position that should be corrected.…
Read MoreThe Myth of Catching Up on Lost Sleep
Sleep impacts every aspect of daily life, from your relationships with others to your nutrition, from your physical health to your career development. Yet in this day and age, society has glorified a lack of sleep as a “hard work ethic” and public health is facing the negative effects. In 1942, less than 8% of…
Read MoreSleep is Essential for Healthcare Workers’ Health
Healthcare providers are considered to be among the most sleep deprived career groups. The job’s hours, the nature of the work being high-stress, and more contribute to poor sleep health within this group. However, these are the people that are caring for the lives of others. It is vital that healthcare workers feel supported to…
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