tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43671970111286681782024-02-22T12:50:58.566-08:00SleepyHeadCENTRALYour one-stop sleep health information clearinghouseUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger438125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4367197011128668178.post-18544462979838353332016-11-30T10:37:00.003-08:002016-11-30T10:37:28.360-08:00Come see us at our new consolidated website!
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After some observation, experimentation, and AB testing, SHC has decided to merge This Week's Sleep News and SleepyHeadCENTRAL into one new website.Please visit at http://sleepyheadcentral.com/ and adjust your subscriptions accordingly.You'll have the same great content in a cleaner, more optimized format that frees up SHC to do more work Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4367197011128668178.post-30643327123158374542016-10-26T00:15:00.001-07:002016-10-26T00:15:13.565-07:00SPOTLIGHT: Dreams & Nightmares
The psychological study of dreams and nightmares inspired the birth of modern sleep medicine in the mid-20th century.
This week, we spotlight some fascinating links to articles about dreams and nightmares that include:
The impact of cannabis on dreams
Tips for getting kids back to sleep after bad dreams
Why dreams shouldn't be concerning
Reasons why we dreams
Dream andUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4367197011128668178.post-68321678205646046212016-10-14T12:15:00.000-07:002016-10-14T12:15:00.173-07:00SPOTLIGHT: CRIB DEATH (SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME)
October is Safe Sleep Awareness Month, and that means making sure our youngest and most vulnerable people are sleeping without risk of suffocation or a mysterious case of Sudden Infant Dealth Syndrome (SIDS).
This week, we spotlight recent news about SIDS with content spanning the last six months.
Nationwide reports on local efforts to prevent SIDS
Tips for safe sleeping for infants
SIDS Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4367197011128668178.post-89657356409424610322016-10-07T12:32:00.000-07:002016-10-07T12:37:32.334-07:00In the spotlight: sleep deprivation and sleep debt
This week, we spotlight recent news about sleep deprivation and sleep debt (the accumulation of sleep deprivation that may never be reversed for some people) with more than 50 links that cover all kinds of territory:
Drowsy driving and its relationship to sleep deprivation
Sleepy people around the globe
Sleep deprivation and memory problems
The high cost of sleep Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4367197011128668178.post-91787655737248714612016-09-30T10:25:00.000-07:002016-09-30T10:25:11.825-07:00Sleep Hygiene September || Take 2 Tips: Make sleep a PRIORITY.
AUG 21 || THE COVETEUR
How I'm making sleep a priority, one Netflix-free night at a time"...I’m making a conscious effort to shut my laptop and put my phone on 'Do Not Disturb' at least 30 minutes before bed. So far I’ve seen a huge improvement."
SEPT 2 || CLEVELAND CLINIC
9 Reasons Why You Need to Make Sleep a Higher Priority (Infographic)“In this infographic, Dr. Foldvary-Schaefer pointsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4367197011128668178.post-6256911417560434972016-09-29T10:13:00.000-07:002016-09-29T10:13:03.350-07:00Sleep Hygiene September || Take 2 Tips: Lavender aromatherapy for the win!
JAN 13, 2014 || GARDEN THERAPY
If This Doesn’t Help You Sleep I Don’t Know What Will!“Spritz your way to a good night's sleep with this Lavender Linen Spray!"
AUG 6 || GLOBAL TRAVELER USA
Virgin Atlantic Airways Introduces Sleep Aids"Virgin Atlantic partnered with high-end British brands de Mamiel and This Works to offer a two-step aromatherapy kit for Upper Class passengers. The Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4367197011128668178.post-31535177103030842832016-09-28T10:06:00.000-07:002016-09-28T10:06:07.148-07:00Sleep Hygiene September || Take 2 Tips: Take a sleep vacation.
DEC 13, 2015 || {LIFE}BUZZ
15 Incredible Hotel Rooms Where You Can Sleep Under The Stars“Remember those glow-in-the-dark stars you taped to your ceiling as child? Now, you can sleep under the stars without them falling on your face. In this list, you will find some of the best outdoor hotel rooms that push the limits of the average vacation."
AUG 6|| VOGUE
Do You Need a Sleep Vacation? 6 Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4367197011128668178.post-58153701474956726352016-09-27T09:48:00.000-07:002016-09-27T09:48:12.724-07:00Sleep Hygiene September || Take 2 Tips: Position yourself.
AUG 2 || POSITIVE MED
Fix Your Health Issues With Proper Sleeping Positions“Certain sleeping positions can treat or even resolve harmful health conditions."
AUG 21 || HER
This is best position to sleep in when you have your period"I think all women will agree that getting to sleep when you have your period can be a lot more difficult than normal nights."
Subscribe now to follow our Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4367197011128668178.post-8630124297492936102016-09-26T09:37:00.000-07:002016-09-26T09:37:03.118-07:00Sleep Hygiene September || Take 2 Tips: Review your scrips.
AUG 16 || SOUND SLEEP HEALTH
Are common medications interrupting your sleep?"[T]here are several common classes of drugs that can cause insomnia. Below, we discuss ten of them."
SEPT 15 || HEALIO
Hypnotics may increase risk for suicidal ideation, suicide
“Researchers expressed concern regarding benzodiazepine receptor agonist hypnotics, which can cause parasomnias and may lead to suicidal Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4367197011128668178.post-31985246182471915452016-09-25T09:32:00.000-07:002016-09-25T09:32:12.100-07:00Sleep Hygiene September || Take 2 Tips: Exercise now to sleep better later.
JUN 7 || LONG-TERM LIVING
Study: Exercise improves sleep and daytime awareness
“As people age, the body’s natural sleep/wake cycles (circadian rhythms) can get out of kilter. But the more a person exercises, the better the body can maintain its own internal clock, according to a study published in The Journals of Gerontology A."
AUG 4 || SOUND SLEEP HEALTH
How to exercise your way to sleep Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4367197011128668178.post-73118979203342646262016-09-24T09:25:00.000-07:002016-09-24T09:25:00.878-07:00Sleep Hygiene September || Take 2 Tips: Banish racing thoughts.
AUG 3 || HEALTHFINDER.gov
Health Tip: Meditating at Bedtime
“A busy mind can keep you from a good night's sleep. And a relaxing meditation ritual may be just what you need to wind down."
AUG 16 || THE NEW YORK TIMES - WELL
A New Therapy for Insomnia: No More Negative Thoughts
"We’ve all heard about the power of positive thinking. But will it help me sleep?"
Subscribe now to follow our Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4367197011128668178.post-15370566062183486292016-09-23T09:15:00.000-07:002016-09-23T09:15:16.887-07:00Sleep Hygiene September || Take 2 Tips: Skip the evening nightcap.
JULY 9 || BT.com
Alcohol and sleep: what you need to know about how drinking affects your sleep pattern
“Alcohol may appear an attractive option at the end of a long day – research conducted by Leeds University ... showed 38% of people admitted to drinking alcohol at least once a week to help their sleep. ... But sleep experts have warned that the drug is actually more likely to disrupt Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4367197011128668178.post-6014735415827621742016-09-22T09:06:00.000-07:002016-09-22T09:06:09.702-07:00Sleep Hygiene September || Take 2 Tips: Rub it out.
JULY 22 || CARE2
Acupressure for Insomnia
"If you’re tired of sheep-counting and lying awake due to insomnia, rest assured you can take matters into your own hands in the form of acupressure."
SEPT 14 || SOUND SLEEP HEALTH
How can sleep benefit from massage therapy?
“Two things occur when you get a massage which can help with sleep: a reduction in pain and tension in the body, and a gentler,Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4367197011128668178.post-90530293632419327852016-09-21T08:49:00.000-07:002016-09-21T08:49:08.820-07:00Sleep Hygiene September || Take 2 Tips: Stick to a schedule.
SEPT 12 || TECH.co
Alternative Sleep Schedules Can Supercharge Your Work Life
"Entrepreneurs know that eight or nine hours of sleep on a consistent nightly basis is the best thing to do, but it’s far from practical. The best advice you can give is to get better sleep."
SEPT 13 || BUSINESS INSIDER
I had a 'sleep doctor' tell me how to structure my entire day — and I've never felt more Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4367197011128668178.post-85629164956968078402016-09-20T08:41:00.000-07:002016-09-20T08:41:03.223-07:00Sleep Hygiene September || Take Two Tips: Rise & Shine.
JUN 12 || IMAGE
How To Make Waking Up Easier
"...when the time comes for the day to begin again, these tips and tricks just might make leaving your beloved bed in the AM easier."
SEPT 8 || THE INDEPENDENT
9 things you can do today to get up earlier tomorrow
“The good news is that some of the easiest strategies for waking up earlier are ones you can employ tonight."
Subscribe now to follow Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4367197011128668178.post-2508529382377409062016-09-19T15:00:00.000-07:002016-09-19T15:00:32.361-07:00Sleep Hygiene September || Take 2 Tips: Practice bedtime rituals.
JUN 3 || NEW YORK MAGAZINE
The 5 Painless Changes I Made to Get a Better Night’s Sleep
"For two weeks, I made incremental changes to my nighttime rituals, what little of them I had."
SEPT 1 || THE INDEPENDENT
7 bedtime rituals that are hard to adopt, but will pay off forever
“Some of these habits — like bedtime reading, spending time with family, and going for an evening stroll — are easy toUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4367197011128668178.post-82774262069157782652016-09-19T11:09:00.000-07:002016-09-19T11:09:08.393-07:00Happy Anniversary to SHC!!!
I'm so grateful for the support SHC receives from its followers, as well as the volume of sharing of its posts, the interactions I get to have with readers, and the opportunity I am afforded everyday to help ordinary people find solutions to problems with sleep... something so critical to a well-lived, healthy, happy life.
You can expect more fun in the next year, including a Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4367197011128668178.post-69545644930125053802016-09-18T07:00:00.000-07:002016-09-18T07:00:11.253-07:00Sleep Hygiene September || Take 2 Tips: Read to Relax.
AUG 25 || HUFFINGTON POST
Great Motivational Quotes To Read Before Going To Sleep
"Countless studies have shown that people with higher levels of gratitude and positive thoughts before bed slept longer and reported better rest quality than those with more negative thoughts."
SEPT 14 || ROMPER
9 Books To Help You Cope With Anxiety
“Edmund Bourne's The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook is highly Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4367197011128668178.post-7617923398014969252016-09-17T08:00:00.000-07:002016-09-17T08:00:03.830-07:00Sleep Hygiene September || Take 2 Tips: Take a nap.
APR 26 || NATIONAL POST
Workers should be allowed to nap after lunch, says French think tank: ‘The politics of insomnia must end!’
"Even as Spain moves to kill the siesta, a leading Gallic think-tank says French businesses should encourage staff to take a post-lunch snooze of 15 to 20 minutes, insisting that it boosts productivity."
JUN 7 || FLYER NEWS
Could the key to your best life be… Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4367197011128668178.post-47740822404965704972016-09-16T09:00:00.000-07:002016-09-16T09:00:16.846-07:00Sleep Hygiene September || Take 2 Tips: Get some help
FEB 2014 || JOURNAL OF CLINICAL SLEEP MEDICINE
Impact of Brief Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for Insomnia on Health Care Utilization and Costs
"The results of this study suggest that the utilization of health care services by individuals with chronic insomnia can be reduced to some extent by delivery of bCBTi."
AUG 3 || KSAT NEWS
Consumer Reports researches different way to help insomniacs Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4367197011128668178.post-47167347969950687042016-09-15T13:38:00.000-07:002016-09-15T13:38:02.095-07:00Sleep Hygiene September || Take 2 Tips: Lights OUT!
JUN 21 || NPR.org
Bright, Bluish-White LED Streetlamps Disrupt Sleep Cycles, AMA Says
"Bright, energy-efficient LED streetlamps can be bad for our health, according to the American Medical Association."
AUG 5 || THE WEEK
This week I learned why sleeping with the lights on is a terrible idea, and more (podcast)
"Read more about the facts mentioned: Sleeping with your light on could mess Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4367197011128668178.post-44595150630523009622016-09-14T09:30:00.000-07:002016-09-14T09:30:02.896-07:00Sleep Hygiene September || Take 2 Tips: Clear the air, literally
NOV 15, 2015 || INDOOR AIR
The effects of bedroom air quality on sleep and next-day performance
"It was possible to show that responses to the well-established Groningen Sleep Quality scale indicated that sleep quality improved with bedroom air quality and that the subjects' own rating of next-day sleepiness and ability to concentrate differed significantly between conditions in the expected Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4367197011128668178.post-68793487493548937952016-09-13T09:30:00.000-07:002016-09-13T09:30:00.237-07:00Sleep Hygiene September || Take 2 Tips: Be prudent about pot
AUG 18 || SOUND SLEEP HEALTH
Marijuana: Is it an effective sleep aid?
"Is smoking marijuana different than consuming it in edible form? ... Yes. Smoking (or vaping) marijuana introduces the same or similar problems that smoking cigarettes brings: inhaled particulate matter has a long-term detrimental effect on the respiratory system. ... However, consuming marijuana in edible or Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4367197011128668178.post-38514123174737021962016-09-12T09:30:00.000-07:002016-09-12T09:30:22.044-07:00Sleep Hygiene September || Take 2 Tips: Be mindful of caffeine
JUN 16 || CONSUMER AFFAIRS
Caffeine can't make up for continued lack of sleep
"In a double-blind, placebo-controlled study, researchers found that caffeine was only able to help improve alertness and performance in adults for two consecutive days before lack of sleep took over."
JUN 23 || HUFFINGTON POST SLEEP + WELLNESS
Why You Shouldn’t Drink Coffee First Thing In The Morning
"PerhapsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4367197011128668178.post-52868646028023023322016-09-11T09:30:00.000-07:002016-09-11T09:30:10.638-07:00Sleep Hygiene September || Take 2 Tips: Make your bedroom an oasis
JULY 26 || HUFFINGTON POST SLEEP + WELLNESS
5 Ways To Make Your Bedroom The Perfect Sleep Sanctuary
"As part of the Angie’s List sleep sanctuary contest, lifestyle and design experts Carter Oosterhouse, Jennifer Bertrand and Mandi Gubler created their versions of the perfect bedroom for sleep. The designers used five tips from Arianna Huffington’s book, The Sleep Revolution, to Unknownnoreply@blogger.com