Why You Must Work On Sleep for a Better Relationship
As a kid, you hated your parents telling you to go to bed. But now, as a busy adult, you can’t wait to take the load off and sleep. So many times, you hit the snooze button in your alarm, hoping for a chance to catch a few more winks. Sleep has so many emotional, […]
Sleep texting is real, and you may be doing it!
People are known to walk, talk, and eat while sleeping. Increasingly, sleep texting is joining the list. A study from Villanova University found that the habit of using smartphones to message friends while still asleep — and having no memory of doing it — is a common technology trend among adolescents and young adults. The paper, “Interrupted sleep: College […]
Maintaining and cleaning BiPAP machines
You may be wondering if you should be cleaning your BiPAP machine in any particular way. Over time, your BiPAP machine will collect dust, debris, and bacteria making it so your therapy isn’t as effective. Routine maintenance and cleaning of your machine will not only extend the life of your device but it will allow […]
Somniphobia (Fear of Sleep): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
If you don’t get enough sleep, there’s a high chance you’ll become a problem for yourself and those around you. You may find yourself screaming at people for no reason, getting irritated with the pettiest of things, and having zero patience with yourself and others. Naturally, that’s going to land you in a very unhappy […]
How Baby’s Sleep Position Affects Her Motor Development
In infants, motor development can start from as early as two months. Little babies are able to lift and turn their heads when lying on their backs while their hands are fisted, and the arms are flexed. For most babies, that sitting position should be avoided until the neck can support the head’s weight. However, […]
Mind, Body and Sport: Sleep Disorders
An excerpt from the Sport Science Institute’s guide to understanding and supporting student-athlete mental wellness By Michael Grandner There’s a reason most people spend about one-third of their lives asleep. Sleep is not a passive state of rest, but an active state of rebuilding, repair, reorganization and regeneration. During waking hours, we engage with […]
How Sleep Affects Athletes According To Science
As an athlete it’s common to hear the phrase, “Get a goodnight sleep”, usually before a big game. It’s become so common that it seems to have lost its importance. Athletes train and compete intensely to be the best at their sport yet sleep is something that often gets overlooked at times. According to scientific […]
How Gratitude Helps You Sleep at Night
Grateful thoughts can help you get a great night’s sleep. That’s the message of a recent study in Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being, led by psychology professor Nancy Digdon. In the study, writing in a gratitude journal for 15 minutes every evening helped students worry less at bedtime and sleep longer and better afterward. Grateful for […]
Healthy, Easy Meals for a Great Night of Rest
You work a long 8-hour day, pick up the kids from school, take them to activities, and arrive at home after dark. The easiest way to fuel the family is the fast-food drive-thru or quick, frozen meals. Did you know late night eating can quickly turn into unhealthy habits not only for you but for […]
Sleep Apnea and Youth Sports Injuries
Whether you have an Alaskan high school, JV or even Pop Warner athlete in your home, the Fall Sports Season is now officially underway here in The Last Frontier state. That means a lot of prep work for parents and players, including getting all the gear, setting schedules and eating nutritional meals to get the energy […]
