DURING QUARANTINE: Keeping Healthy and Getting Sleep
Covid-19 has changed the idea of routine upside down. The entire world has been affected because of this pandemic and started keeping social distancing by staying at home. Staying at home is considered the smartest thing due to Covid-19 because health is wealth. Staying at home is safe on the one side because one has […]
Lockdown Exhaustion
With Daylight Savings Time (DST) in effect, the lockdown just got a whole lot more interesting. For colder climates, DST is a signal for shorter days and less sunlight. When a community is in lockdown or an individual is in quarantine or isolation, this could be a long fall and winter ahead. If your alarm […]
Technology and Bedtime: How Screens Impact Sleep
The increase, availability and ease in digital communication and exchanges of information have made it easier to stay connected to the most important people and institutions in your life, but these virtual pathways often come with considerable disadvantages when it comes to your daily routines. Thanks to this expanse of technology, it’s a lot harder […]
The Importance of Sleep for Safe Driving
The idea of falling asleep behind the wheel is enough to give most people nightmares. After all, driving a vehicle requires all of your attention and if you lose control, then you could damage your car, hurt yourself, or injure others. If you are in your car a lot throughout the day and you have […]
Making Your Home a Sleep Haven
When you buy a new home, you may expect to find it to be a great place to relax, but many people in Alaska and beyond experience sleep disruption or insomnia. One of the first places to look is at your home: you want to ensure that nothing about the environment itself is making it harder to […]
The Connection Between Nutrition and Sleep Quality
The recipe for a healthy lifestyle isn’t really a secret. To look good and feel great for decades to come, you need to move. You need to nourish and hydrate your body. And you need consistent, healthy sleep. Did you know, though, that the quality of your diet can significantly impact the quality of your […]
Tips To Get Your Best Sleep
Quality sleep is so important to good health. However, there are many adults that go through their day sleep-deprived. Some may not get enough sleep due to issues like insomnia, while others may simply have a busy lifestyle and not have the time to get adequate rest. The reality is that no matter why you […]
Sleep Problems for Vets and Soldiers
problems among active duty military members and veterans are all too common. In recent years we’ve seen a growing body of research exploring the problems associated with soldiers’ sleep—and unfortunately, much of the news has not been good. Both activity duty personnel and veterans of the military are at significantly greater risk for sleep disorders than the […]
Helping Veterans Sleep
Sleep loss is a widespread problem, and military veterans are particularly susceptible. Vets are four times as likely to have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). In addition, those with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or a traumatic brain injury have a higher incidence of OSA, meaning that psychiatric and sleep disorders are often linked. Research-based sleep techniques are […]
Link Found Between Nightmares and Heart Disease in Veterans
A new study found a surprising association between frequent and severe nightmares and cardiovascular disease in veterans, even after controlling for post-traumatic stress disorder. Preliminary results show that 32% of veterans reported having frequent nightmares and 35% reported severe nightmares over the past week. Frequent and severe nightmares were associated with heart problems, high blood pressure, and […]
