Entire industries, from mattress and pillow firms to vitamin shops, are dedicated to the science of sleep — because without at least seven to nine hours per night, the human body cannot perform at maximum capacity. Maybe you’re one of the few who is “so good at sleeping, you can do it with your eyes […]
Tag: sleep deprivation
Sleep and the Effect on Weight
Everyone knows (or should know) that getting a good night’s sleep is important for overall health. A good night’s sleep has been one of the casualties of a modern lifestyle with few Americans getting adequate sleep. What should also be emphasized is that getting a good night sleep is an integral part of weight management. […]
Why Sleep Matters: Signs You May Be Sleep Deprived
This is National Sleep Awareness Week, and this year’s theme “Begin with Sleep” highlights the importance of good sleep health for individuals to best achieve their goals. Below, we share some signs that you may be sleep deprived. 8 Signs You May Be Sleep Deprived #1 – You have trouble remembering things. When your body […]
Sleep Deprivation: Why You Should Make Sleep a Priority
Download a printable version of this blog post. For many of us, sleep is what restores us after a long active day. For those who experience trouble sleeping, the issue can become worrisome. Most people, at some point in their lives, will experience some sort of sleep difficulties. Whether it’s insomnia, racing thoughts, or sleep […]
Sleep – How Much Do You Really Need?
March 2 – 9, 2014, was National Sleep Awareness Week, marking a time when we should all think about issues concerned with sleep and evaluate if we are getting enough of it. To support us in this effort is Dr. Asma Afzal of WakeMed Physician Practices – Parkway Primary Care in Cary, N.C. She offers helpful […]
Preparing to Spring Ahead
Twice a year almost everyone in the United States is subject to adjusting their schedule by an hour once in the spring and once in the fall. Usually, a time change of just an hour is not enough to cause a big problem. The best strategy to adjust quickly is to accept the time change […]
Back-to-School: Sleep Training
Over the last couple of years, WakeMed’s Families First publication has offered lots of great back-to-school tips for parents and kids. In anticipation of back-to-school, we will share this timeless information with you from sleep training to vaccinations to packing your child’s lunch to how to know when your child really is too sick for […]
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