Monthly Archives: March 2010
Restorative Sleep Improves Memory and Creativity
While we sleep our brains are busy working integrating all that we’ve done during the day into our long term memories. REM sleep is especially important to building our creativity. Continue reading
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Tagged insomnia, readiness for work, sleep
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Feeling Grouchy and Touchy? Read This!
Shift workers only sleep 5-6 hours a day, leaving most feeling tired and irritable. Bad tempers can lead to job loss or divorce if not managed properly. Continue reading
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Tagged children, fatigue, marriage, mental health, Parenting
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2010 Sleep in America Poll Released!
The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) has just released the 1st poll to examine sleep among four ethnic groups in the United States: Asians, Blacks/African Americans, Hispanics and Whites-the 2010 Sleep in America Poll. Although significant differences in the sleep habits … Continue reading
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Tagged 24/7, alertness, circadian rhythms, family, fatigue, health care prevention, insomnia, napping, readiness for work, shift work, sleep, sleep disorders, Working Nights
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New Study Supports Claims that Oatmeal is Good for Shift Workers!
Soluble fiber improves the immune system – try nutrition bars. Continue reading
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Tagged alertness, fatigue, obesity, rotating shifts, vitamins
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