Archive for July, 2008

Your Mobile Phone Can Help You Sleep Better

07/31/2008

Now your beloved iPhone or Blackberry can do one more thing that improves your sleep - your mobile phone help you solve your sleep problem (provided that can use it to listen to audio tracks). That is because you can download the Speed Sleep program and use your phone to listen to them wherever you happen to be.
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Can’t Sleep? Ten Tricks That Will Help You Fall Asleep Tonight

07/30/2008

You probably already know that sleep disorders pose a variety of health threats; however, being aware of the dangers of sleep deprivation doesn’t necessarily help you fall asleep each night.  In fact, anxiety about your lack of sleep may even contribute to your overall sleeping problem.  To help ease your pain, we’ve compiled a list of ten tricks that will help you fall asleep quickly and easily tonight.
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The Dream Diet: Improve Your Physique While You Sleep

07/29/2008

Losing weight in a safe and medically-approved manner tends to be a long, slow process - sticking to a nutritious diet can be difficult (especially when fast food alternatives are always readily available) and of course, it is not always easy to keep up with an exercise regimen. Furthermore, many people overlook a key aspect of an overall healthy lifestyle: getting consistent nights of uninterrupted sleep. In fact, suffering from a sleeping problem or sleep disorder can even end up sabotaging your weight loss plan.
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Lack Of Sleep Linked To High Blood Pressure

07/28/2008

A recent sleep study conducted at the Pennsylvania State University Medical School found that there was a connection between sleeping problems and high blood pressure.  Individuals who get fewer than five hours of sleep a night are more likely to suffer from hypertension.  Furthermore, lack of sleep is related to higher anxiety and stress levels, which are also linked to higher blood pressure.
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Sleep and Child Development: The Importance of Sleep For Your Child’s Growth

07/25/2008

WebMD says that making sure your child gets good, sound sleep ensures that he or she will have a sound foundation for proper mind and body development.  However, many people do not realize that children may have trouble sleeping or even suffer from sleeping problems, because most kids are so active and rarely seem to have difficulty napping or falling asleep.
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Sleep & Baseball: The Team That Sleeps Better Plays Better

07/24/2008

When you are cheering on your favorite baseball team this summer or just trying to pick the winner of a closely contested match-up, consider the quality of sleep each team probably got the night before.  While this clearly isn’t an exact science (and of course, you have no way of knowing if any key players have sleeping problems), the away team may have a distinct disadvantage, particularly if they had to travel through many time zones to get to the game site. 
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Benefits Of Napping: How Much Would You Pay For A Great Nap?

07/23/2008

You’re probably aware that America is suffering from a nation wide sleeping problem. One of the nation’s most luxurious spas has created their own solution - the Kolher Waters Spa at Burr Ridge has recently added a new treatment to their menu of services: a $150 restorative nap, and several other high end spas are not far behind (and Yelo Spa in New York City already offers air conditioned sleep chambers to their clientele). Now, that price does include a massage beforehand, but still - how many people are going to shell out that much just to take a relaxing nap?
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Sleeping Better From A To Z: The 26 Terms You Should Know

07/22/2008

Many individuals have have sleeping problems or ever suffer from sleep disorders, however, many of them do not fully understand their condition. Furthermore, besides the fact that sleep deprivation takes an enormous toll on your creativity, productivity, and overall health, it is important to understand the various types of disorders, sleep issues, sleep aids, and more in order to find a solution to your sleep problem. Enter the Speed Sleep Sleep dictionary, or everything you need to know about sleep, from A to Z.
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Assess Your Sleeping Problems: Do You Need A Sleep Aid?

07/21/2008

Many individuals suffer from various sleeping problems and sleep disorders; however, most of them do not actually think they have a real problem. After all, don’t we all suffer from a few sleepless nights now and then? On the other hand, if you follow the latest health news and read the Speed Sleep blog regularly, you are probably already aware that even slight sleep deprivation leads all sorts of problems in the future. Want to assess the quality of your sleep? Ask yourself these six key questions:
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Sleeping Your Way To A Perfect Body: How Regular Sleep Affects Your Physical Fitness

07/18/2008

There is substantial medical evidence that the quality and amount of your sleep, or the lack there of, affects your appetite and therefore your weight and overall physical fitness. According, individuals who suffer from sleep disorders or sleep problems may also be overweight or obese, or at least have difficulty maintaining an optimal weight.
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