by drcatherinedarley | Mar 16, 2011 | circadian rhythm, melatonin, shiftwork, sleep, Uncategorized
We’ve talked in the past about circadian rhythms, how there is a daily rhythm of hormone fluctuations that make us more alert during the day, and more sleepy during the night. There are also changes in organ function by time of day. Shiftworkers’ health...
by drcatherinedarley | Mar 7, 2011 | circadian rhythm, fall asleep, Light therapy, melatonin, performance, sleep, sleep deprivation
The new Sleep In America Poll came out today, the first day of National Sleep Awareness Week 2011. This poll was all about our use of technology during the hour before bed, our nightly sleep, and daytime function. Here are some of the highlights: – 63% say that...
by drcatherinedarley | Mar 2, 2011 | Children's sleep, mood, performance, school success, sleep, sleep deprivation
So, what has to happen to have a good social life? People need to think you are somewhat attractive, you need to be able to read others’ emotions, and you need to be a pretty good person. All these aspects of a good social life are impacted negatively if you...
by drcatherinedarley | Feb 11, 2011 | bedroom, melatonin, sleep
Think about what a cave is like . . . dark, cool, quiet, and did I say dark? For the best sleep, a cave-like bedroom is ideal. People sleep best in a cool room, no warmer than 65 degrees. Keep bedcovers in light layers that can easily be adjusted so you avoid getting...
by drcatherinedarley | Feb 9, 2011 | Children's sleep, mood, parenting, sleep, Uncategorized
So, we’ve known for a long time that there’s a connection between sleep disturbance and mental health, particularly depression. There’s been some research published this year looking at the connection between teens’ bedtime and mental health....
