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Your Bedroom – A Perfect ‘Sleep Cave’
Remember the 'Man Cave' which was popular a few years back? Well, think of creating a 'cave' at home to sleep in, because the ideal sleep environment is indeed cave-like. Below is a check-list to work through as you design the perfect sleep environment. You can also...
Better School Start Times
Over the last several months national efforts to start school later have been growing, and it's about time! For over 2 decades it's been well established by medical research that there is a shift of the internal body clock during puberty. This causes teens to become...
Ahhh . . . 10 hours of Sleep
The last two nights I’ve gotten 10 hours of sleep each night, and it’s been fabulous. All day I’ve had lots of energy, a sharp mind, and a sense of humor. All those things a person gets from being well-rested.
Sleep Health Education in Seattle
Talking with people about sleep health, giving them the facts, and the knowledge of how to promote healthy sleep for themselves and their families, is one of the things I love to do. The calendar for 2010 is growing, please let me know if you’d like me to come talk to your PTA, civic group, or corporation.
Lessen the Effects of Shiftwork
In our 24 hour society people will need to work at all hours. With a thoughtful strategy working shifts can be easier.
Shiftwork and Your Health
High numbers of people in America do shiftwork - 20% of those who are employed. One definition of shiftwork is starting work after 6pm, and before 6am. "Swing shift" which often starts around 3-4pm is also included in some definitions of shiftwork. Whichever...
“Sleepy” vs. “Tired” vs. “Fatigued”
In our American culture, many words can be used interchangeably. This is even true of sleep words. Several years ago I had the honor of speaking at the annual Association of Professional Sleep Societies (APSS) meeting on the language of sleep medicine for the...
Are Naps Healthy?
I get this question all the time from patients who ask “what about naps?” There are several things to know before deciding to take a nap or not.