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 | Dec 29, 2009 | optimal sleep, sleep, sleep deprivation, winter holidays
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. A quote by Ovid comes to mind...