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Archive | Sleep Importance
Sleep Debt Linked to Weight Gain & Diabetes
Dangers of Building up a Sleep Debt As we live in such a fast paced society, it isn’t uncommon for people to stockpile plenty of sleep debt during the week, adjusting their sleep schedule based on work and social commitments with the plan to catch up their shut-eye over the weekends. Consistently missing sleep during […]
11 Ways Sleeping Well Makes Your Life Better
A great night of sleep instantly not only makes you feel better in the morning, but it also boosts your productivity and health. If you haven’t been making high-quality shut-eye a priority in your life, here’s 11 things you are missing out on according to Health.com: Sleep… Boosts your memory: Your brain is hard at […]
The Effect of Sleep Deprivation on Learning
Sleep Deprivation Harms Your Ability to Learn As an adult, you try to make sure the kids get to bed at a reasonable hour so they can get a full night of sleep. When they do, they wake up refreshed and ready to learn. But, did you know that sleep — or the lack thereof […]
Sleep Can Help You Succeed at Work!
Sleep Better to Work Better! You may have heard that getting enough sleep can help you in your work life. This is especially true for entrepreneurs, who build their companies by giving their all each and every day. Unfortunately, most adults do not get a good night’s sleep, and part of the reason is the […]
Start the New Year Well Rested
Every December 31st, people around the world look forward to bringing in the new year with fun and friends! Unfortunately, for many, the fun and celebrations come with a steep price the next day. Lost productivity on January 1st has become so common place that most people just assume that not much work will be […]
A look inside the most sleep-deprived careers
If you think you have a hard time sleeping, get in line. How much sleep does the average adult need each night? Seven to nine, according to the National Sleep Foundation. You might have one night here or there when you clock in less than that, but there are professions out there that consistently miss the […]
Does sleep lead to a stronger heart?
You know how important heart health is, and you’re doing everything you can to keep your heart healthy. From limiting alcoholic beverages to hitting the gym and turning down cigarettes, you’ll do what it takes. But did you know that sleep quality can also affect your heart health? A recent study shows that obstructive sleep […]
Sleep-Deprived Leaders are Less Inspiring
Because of unusually demanding schedules, many leaders feel they have to trade sleep time for additional work time. This trade-off of sleep for work can result in unwanted consequences. Inspiring leadership relies on a leader who can inspire people to perform at their peak and do their very best work every day. Leaders who show positive emotions […]
Sleep Smarter Blog: Scents that help you sleep better
There’s a little good in everything. Even if you’re someone who has a hard time going to sleep and you’ve spent one too many days at the office worn out, going on nothing but caffeine and sugar, there’s a silver lining you may be missing. And it’s something much better than being able to watch […]