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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
With nearly 70 million Americans suffering with sleep issues, the CDC has declared poor sleep a public health epidemic. Insufficient sleep has been linked by numerous studies to serious health conditions, including heart disease, cancer and anxiety. Approximately 40% of adults are falling asleep without meaning to least once a month, increasing the risk of more […]
In today’s fast-paced society, sleep continues to be the last thing on our priority lists. We may focus on eating better or being more active, but high-quality snooze just doesn’t seem that beneficial. But, that’s where we are wrong! For inspiration to climb into bed early tonight check out what sleep does for you as […]
Stress and worry are normal emotions that we all experience from time to time, but when it becomes ongoing our sleep takes a hit, making things even worse. However, an interesting study is pointing to our bedtime, suggesting that staying up late could be bringing us seemingly never ending negative thoughts and stress. Appearing in the […]
According to a study, people who suffer from insomnia may be far more likely to have a stroke than previous studies have shown. The Huffington Post reports that researchers in Taiwan have found that the risk of experiencing a stroke for adults between the ages of 18-34 is eight times higher when they have insomnia, […]
Even though many people often go without sleep to make room for work, social or personal commitments, the effects of sleep deprivation shouldn’t be taken lightly. One study is suggesting that when a healthy person experiences 24 hours of sleep deprivation, they may display conditions similar to a person who has schizophrenia. Recently, the researchers from […]
While it can be truly tempting to finish up your day by skipping sleep and going on a Netflix binge, the risks aren’t worth it. Sleep is essential one of the building blocks of life and it has its hand in everything from your memory and focus to heart disease and life span. Assistant professor […]
With Thanksgiving only weeks away, it may be time for you to stack up on the proper amount of sleep to protect your waistline. The link between sleep and weight isn’t a new topic, but it is a very important one to remain at optimal health levels. Think back to the last time you went […]
