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  • Sleep in the Corporate Culture: restricting sleep is bad for employers and employees

    The overworked, high-powered employee is a recurring archetype in American culture. The most glorified careers in our society–doctors, lawyers, and investment bankers–are notorious for long hours and not providing enough sleep. Our television stations are full of shows that romanticize the quick-paced and exciting lives of emergency room doctors or criminal lawyers, while entirely downplaying … Կարդալ ավելին »

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    Քնի ապնոէի մահացու առողջական հետեւանքները

    Sleep apnea is a serious issue. If you don’t think so already, this should convince you: an 18-year study found that people with sleep apnea were 3 times more likely to die during the study than healthy people, from any cause1.  That’s right: sleep apnea patients die at 3x the rate of normal sleepers. Sleep … Կարդալ ավելին »

  • Sleepy Students Perform Worse in School

    The start of another school year is just around the corner! Transitioning from the freedom of the summer to a rigid school year schedule can be tough, especially when it comes to sleep. But research suggests that making sure your children get the rest they need is more important than ever while school is in … Կարդալ ավելին »

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    Հեռուստացույց դիտել անկողնում. սովորական սովորություն, որը փչացնում է ձեր քունը

    Քնելուց առաջ հեռուստացույց դիտու՞մ եք: Հնարավորություն կա, դու անում ես: Համաձայն 2011 թվականին «Քունը Ամերիկայում» հարցման, որն անցկացրել է National Sleep Foundation1-ը, 951 TP3T մարդիկ օգտագործում են էլեկտրոնային սարք իրենց քնելուց մեկ ժամվա ընթացքում: 30-64 տարեկան մարդկանց 2/3-ը և 13-29 տարեկանների կեսը հեռուստացույց է դիտում մեկ ժամվա ընթացքում… Կարդալ ավելին »

  • Get your “Beauty Sleep”: Sleep Makes you More Attractive

    Step 1 in your new beauty routine: hit the sack earlier the night before! Research has proven that a good night’s sleep makes you look healthier, happier, and–yes–more attractive. “Beauty Sleep” isn’t just a silly cliché–it is backed up by solid evidence. This is especially important for people who suffer from sleep apnea, because studies have … Կարդալ ավելին »

  • Hollywood Actress Dies From Sleep Apnea: What to Take Away

    Amanda Peterson, star of the 80s classic Can’t Buy Me Love, passed away earlier this month. The actress began her career in 1982 with her role as an orphan in “Annie” and a few other jobs before finding her break-out role opposite Patrick Dempsey. Though she had cut back on acting by 1994, Amanda did not … Կարդալ ավելին »

  • Snoring vs. Sleep Apnea: Which is it? (Guest Post)

    It’s normal to snore occasionally – perhaps when you are suffering from a cold or after you’ve had a few drinks at a party before going to sleep. But what if you, like millions of Americans, snore regularly night after night? Are you suffering from a debilitating sleep disorder that can significantly affect all aspects … Կարդալ ավելին »

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    Hypersomnia: Constant Sleepiness

    In a country where a full 1/5 of adults do not get enough sleep, being tired sounds like the norm! In our last post, we talked about the dangers of sleep deprivation. But what if you’re still tired despite the fact that you’re sleeping enough, or even more than normal? This condition of being constantly sleepy and perhaps … Կարդալ ավելին »

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    The Dangerous Effects of Sleep Deprivation

    We’re pretty sure you don’t need us to tell you about the causes of sleep deprivation. Not getting enough sleep is a prevalent, nationwide problem. Everyone has felt sleep-deprived at one point, and 1 in 5 adults regularly does not receive enough sleep1.  But what are the real effects, to your body and mind, of not … Կարդալ ավելին »

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    Is it a Ghost, or Just Sleep Paralysis?

    You’ve crawled into bed ready for a good night’s sleep. You begin to nod off, but haven’t completely fallen asleep yet. That’s when you sense something in the room near your bed. Despite your fright, you can’t cry out, run, or scream. You’re frozen with fear. This experience is known as sleep paralysis.  I Can’t Move: The … Կարդալ ավելին »