Sleep for Overcommitted High School Students

07.12.2009

A recent study in Pediatrics found that teens who use technology before bed, while also consuming caffeine, were less likely to stay awake and focused during the day. One-third of the students in the study reported falling asleep during school. Those same students also had a caffeine intake that was 76% higher than their counterparts. [...]

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Snoring: When Over-The-Counter Products Don’t Work

07.11.2009

An article released by the American Medical News informed the public that Medicare will now cover sleep testing for the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea. If you’re a snorer, pay attention. Chronic snoring is a strong indicator of sleep apnea, which is most commonly diagnosed by a sleep study. Many people struggle to find a [...]

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11 Tips: When You Can’t Fall Asleep

07.08.2009

It used to take me about an hour to fall asleep, even when I was completely exhausted. I would toss and turn, looking at the clock every 15 minutes. I’ve gotten better and can now fall asleep in 20 minutes. But I know how frustrating it is to stay awake when you really need a [...]

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Solutions for Groggy Mornings

07.06.2009

Are you a snooze button hitter? I didn’t used to be, but college changed that and I’ve never been able to stop. Regardless of the fact that it doesn’t really help, I still use it, wanting to savor those last few minutes in bed.
A poll by The National Sleep Foundation asked people how they feel [...]

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What’s Your Favorite White Noise?

06.29.2009

This question popped into my head because I just got home from a run and barely missed the sudden downpour. It’s raining heavily outside and I thought, “Wow, if only I was ready for a nap this would be perfect!” I love falling asleep to a hard rain. It’s soothing, peaceful and usually comes with [...]

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