Sleep Education

– Sleep Deprivation Nearly half of Americans get less than recommended amount of sleep

– Children’s Academic Performance Poor sleep tied to kids’ lower academic performance

– Sleep Problems in Childhood Sleep disorders and sleep problems in childhood

– Childhood Brain Development Sleep critically affects childhood brain development

– The Big Sleep What parents need to know to get bedtime right

– Kids who sleep more, may eat less Children’s sleep at night could have implications for prevention and treatment of obesity

– Teens’ Learning and Health Bad sleep habits can hurt teens’ learning and health in later years

– Aging and Sleep Along with the changes that occur as we get older, changes to our sleep patterns are a part of the normal aging process

– Changes in sleep with age Over a typical lifespan, the amount of time we spend each day sleeping declines

– Elderly Sleep Pattern Changes May Help to Detect Dementia Older adults who have too much, too little or restless sleep have an increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease

– Lack of deep sleep in old age ‘can contribute significantly to memory loss’ A lack of deep restorative sleep in older people significantly contributes to memory loss.

– Night Workers Working night shifts ‘sends body into chaos’ and could cause lasting damage to health

– Overworked? Why do we work ourselves to death?

– Sleep In The Transportation Industry The sad reality about sleep in the transportation industry

– Sleep our way to the top The power of a good night’s sleep

– Ultra-Trail Runner Toronto runner finishes Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc

– Sleep or Exercise? What’s more important: an extra hour of sleep or getting up early to exercise?

– Americans get physical after a good night in bed New findings show better sleep linked to improved physical performance

– Sleep, Athletic Performance and Recovery Many of the world’s greatest athletes eat, sleep, breathe and live for their sport

– Sleep and athletic performance How just an extra hour of rest can make you a better athlete.

– Extra Sleep Improves Athletic Performance Getting extra sleep over an extended period of time improves athletic performance.

– How sleep can improve your athletic performance What’s the difference between the best athletes in the world and the next best?

– Sleep, recovery , and human performance Post-exercise recovery and regeneration (PERR) is as important as the training regimen.

– 10 Foods Eating the right foods in the hours before you hgo to bed may help you fall asleep faster

– Food Purchasing A bad night’s sleep can lead to unhealthy food choices

– Sleeping Pills Is it safe to use drugs to help you sleep? Are we as Canadians addicted to sleeping pills?

– Insomnia linked to PTSD Military personnel with insomnia at higher risk of mental disorders after deployment

– Late Bedtimes & Weight Gain How the timing of sleeping—and of eating—can affect weight

– Eliminate the Phrase ‘I Can’t Sleep’ Changing the way we speak about insomnia

– Sleeping patterns linked to heart disease, diabetes, obesity Adults should aim for seven to nine hours of sleep each night

– Less Therapy, More Sleep Claire Danes: Husband Hugh Dancy helped her realize she needed less therapy and more sleep

– ‘Without Sleep, You Unravel’ Sleep provides us with the nourishment we need to live our lives to the fullest

– Sleep Issues in Autism Children with autism who suffer from sleep disturbances show increased autistic-like symptoms

– Link to Alzheimer’s Disease Improving sleep may be a critical part of prevention

– Living with sleep apnea How to live well with obstructive sleep apnea

– Inadequate sleep predicts risk of heart disease, diabetes in obese adolescents Obese adolescents not getting enough sleep?

– Diabetes and Sleep Sleep can affect your blood sugar levels and your blood glucose control can also affect your sleep, which results in trouble sleeping

– The Dangers of Sleep Deprivation If you can’t stay awake during the day, it’s a good bet you’re sleep-deprived.

– Too little sleep may fuel insulin resistance People who consistently get too little sleep face bigger concerns than daytime fatigue and crankiness

– Sleep Apnea May Worsen Diabetes Sleep apnea can worsen blood sugar control in people with Type 2 Diabetes by disrupting the deepest stage of sleep, a new study suggests

– Diabetes and Sleep Problems Adults with type 2 diabetes are even more likely to have a sleep disorder.

– Could a sleep lab benefit you? Spending the night in a sleep lab can get to the root of the problem

– 10 Reasons why you can’t sleep and how to fix them

– Enough Sleep? Not getting enough sleep can have big-time negative effects on health

– Why can’t I sleep? Why can’t I sleep? Six common reasons you can fix

– Becoming a Morning Person 6 steps to becoming a morning person

– The body likes routine 8 Habits of extremely well-rested people

– Avoid Irregular Bedtimes A regular bedtime can make for a better-behaved child

– The Entrepreneur’s Ultimate Guide to Sleep Sleep deprivation can wreak havoc on your decision-making and productivity

– National Sleep Foundation: Inside your Bedroom Use your senses to create the best environment for sleep – 12 Secrets to a Deeper Sleep Sleep secrets to a longer lasting, deeper rest

– December 2014: What you should expect from a home care company.

– November 2014: Are you using CPAP? What you need to know about Retitration Studies

– October 2014: What is Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome? Understanding how daylight savings time affects our sleep