Sleep
Impact of Sleep Deprivation
We often take sleep for granted until something happens that prevents us from getting enough rest. If you're not waking up refreshed, ask yourself these questions.
The ABCs for Better Zs
No doubt about it—as a society, we are busier than ever. Our lives have become 100-mile-per-hour balancing acts as we attempt to juggle careers, school, hobbies, families, and friends.
Rest: It's More Than Just Sleep
Why is it that we often find it difficult to get enough rest, even though it's something we know we need? It could be that the concept of rest is ambiguous and open to interpretation. While getting enough sleep is important, it’s not enough to compensate for the long hours and stresses that many of us routinely encounter at work.
Kids Corner: Adolescents and Sleep
For a teenager, how much sleep is too much? How much sleep is too little? What are normal sleep patterns? Can you really make up for lost sleep on the weekends? A lot of misinformation is out there about this topic and much research is currently underway.
Spinal Hygiene for Quality ZZZ's
Toss…turn…roll…shift…ache…then wake up.
What I just described is what more than 50 percent of all Americans experience each night as they sleep (1), only to wake in the morning and fail to function at their peak capacity throughout the workday. Chemical stresses to the nervous system (caffeine, certain medications) often prevent restful sleep. People also notice how daily emotional and mental stresses can be powerful enough to keep them awake all night.
