by drcatherinedarley | May 31, 2012 | driving safety, insomnia, overweight, sleep, sleep deprivation
So although I’m a sleep expert, unfortunately that doesn’t make me immune to the havoc that life events can wreak on sleep health. My usual healthy 8.3 hour average sleep which leaves me energetic and sharp all day has plummeted to a mere 6.5 hours over...
by drcatherinedarley | Sep 27, 2011 | bedroom, behavioral treatment, overweight, performance, sleep, sleep deprivation
Recently I spoke with journalists at ‘Whole Living’ along with other sleep specialists. It’s a great article, filled with information and skills that adults need to sleep well. Here’s a few highlights: – Go to bed at your ideal bedtime...
by drcatherinedarley | Oct 21, 2009 | optimal sleep, overweight, sleep deprivation
The Most Common Sleep Problem Once again, in 2008, insufficient sleep was the most common sleep problem in America. More than 47% of adults and 57% of children get less than the recommended amount of sleep each night. This chronic partial sleep deprivation can...
by drcatherinedarley | Sep 17, 2009 | overweight, sleep deprivation
Weight Loss Recent research has established that when a person is sleep deprived by even just a few hours (say sleeping 6 hours a night), their appetite and metabolism are affected. When you are sleep deprived you will feel more hungry, and want to eat more fatty and...
