Archive for February, 2009

Speed Sleep’s Links of the Week

02/27/2009

Its that time of the week again when we give you, the reader, links to promote better sleeping habits.  There are thousands of sleep related articles that flood the web and newspapers every week, but we take the time to provide only the best and most relevant.
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Poll Discovers That More People Are Sleeping Less

02/25/2009

How many times a week do you wake up feeling groggy and weak?  If your answer is two or more times a week then you need to fix your sleep schedule.  What happens on those days when you feel groggy?  Well, usually they end up being really long days, especially if you’re at work.  Plus, waking up on the wrong foot can have a really negative effect on your performance throughout he day.
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Dreams: A Beautiful Mystery In Life

02/23/2009

One of life’s greatest treasures, and also mysteries, is encountered during sleep: dreaming.  Dreams can include anything, take place anywhere, and involve anybody in them, which is why they are such a magical experience. 
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Turn Off the Lights!

02/23/2009

Sleep researcher Roger Ekirch’s work on changing sleep patterns in man led him to a discovery that surprised him: the biggest shift came with electricity and artificial light.
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Speed Sleep: Links Of The Week

02/20/2009

A lot of news has surfaced this week that pertains to the importance of getting more sleep.  Like we have said in the past, sleep should not be an overlooked subject.  Better sleeping quality will eventually spark a healthier lifestyle due to the increased amount of energy.  Take a look at these great articles to help understand sleeping is so important.
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Sleep Can Determine How Your Day Unfolds

02/18/2009

Have your days been a little bit harder to get through? Has the relationship with your significant other been tittering on bad vibes?  Has waking up in the morning become a forceful engagement instead of a regular routine?  Answering “yes” to any of these questions may be the result of a sleeping problem.
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Better Sleeping Promotes Improved Memory

02/16/2009

Go back to your early childhood years, particularly your grammar school years, and try to remember the methods you took to study for a test.   Maybe you crammed in as much knowledge as you could by reading and re-reading the chapters. 
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The Right Amount Of Sleep Will Help Weight Loss

02/13/2009

Who would have thought that by simply getting the proper amount of sleep, people could lose weight?  That’s the buzz on the Today Show’s segment titled “Take It Off Today”.
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Sleep Disorders Can Often Go Unnoticed

02/11/2009

We have always stressed that problematic sleeping can lead to serious health risks later in life.  Obviously, addressing the issue with some sort of solution, such as a sleeping aid, will better your chances of correcting this problem.  But here is the tricky part of this dilemma; how do you know if you have a sleeping disorder
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Too Much Sitting Can Cause Sleep Apnea

02/09/2009

Putting in long hours at your office desk can have a negative affect on sleep.  Working hard is never a bad thing, especially in this economy, but studies have shown that long periods of sitting can actually increase your chances of developing a sleep disorder.
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