Foods to Avoid Before Going to Sleep

03/04/2009

The late night munchies always seem to strike people just before they turn off the lights to go to sleep.  Though it may seem like a good idea to fulfill your taste bud’s demands, try to stay away from this temptation at all costs.  Eating just before going to bed is not only unhealthy, it affects the overall quality of sleep.  If eating before going to bed turns into a constant trend, an unhealthy life style due to the lack of sleep will most likely follow.
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The Economy And Sleep: Bad Mix

03/02/2009

Every week, more and more announcements about layoffs and company downsizing are hitting the news stations.  Financial analysts repeatedly predict that the economy will continue to suffer throughout the year leaving more people unemployed and with less money to spend.  All of this tension linked to the economy has begun to develop into a health concern with millions of people losing delicate hours of sleep.
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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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