Author Archives: Carol Brennan
Yoga: It Could Cure Your Insomnia And Help Your Sleep
Yoga: Can it be cured by insomnia?
During my many years of teaching the science of yoga, one of the struggles that many people experience in their life is insomnia, especially entrepreneurs. Due to a hectic lifestyle, business owners will find themselves laying awake at night, preoccupied with their thoughts. As a result, my clients frequently ask me, “Can yoga help me to sleep better?”
Michael Phelps’ Success At The Olympics Aided By Sleep
Michael Phelps spent countless hours in the pool as he geared up for his fifth appearance in the Olympic Games this summer in Rio. But to help get back to his peak form, the swimming legend got some help from the suite of fitness technology by his sponsor, Under Armour.
Why You Shouldn’t Sleep Wearing Your Contact Lenses
Sleep and contact lenses don’t mix
If you thought dry eyes were the worst that could happen if you sleep in your contact lenses every so often, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has news. The consequences can be a lot worse.
Sleep Deprivation And How To Handle It
Sleep debt is disorienting and can even be dangerous. Whether you suffer from general insomnia or juggle a grueling travel schedule, sleep deprivation is a serious health issue that affects millions. It can weaken one’s immune system, heighten emotional responses, and even alter gene expression. Sleeping pills can lead to potential overuse, or worse, abuse. Luckily, there are healthful alternatives that can ease the symptoms of sleep loss.
Sleep Could Be Affected By Your Daytime Routine
If you’ve mastered the art of “sleep hygiene” at bedtime – drawing the black-out blinds, having a hot bath, meditating for 10 minutes and keeping the bedroom for sex and sleep only – yet you’re still plagued by sleepless nights, a new book suggests there may be a little more to it.
Want To Sleep Like An Olympic Athlete?
How do Olympic Athletes Sleep?
Olympic athletes push the limits of what seems physically possible in a human body. While natural talents (and yes, bodies that are anatomically suited to the sport) play a role, so much of an athlete’s success comes down to the hard work, dedication and commitment athletes put into training and preparation. And a big part of that pre-game prep must include shut eye, according to Henri Tuomilehto, clinical director at Oivauni Sleep Clinics in Finland.
Rate Of Sleep Deprived Drivers Increasing
A new report released today gives a startling new look at the growing threat of drowsy drivers on the road, urging Americans to just get some sleep.
Sleep Apnea Costs U.S. Billions Of Dollars Per Year
Chronic snoring is certainly a nuisance to those living with sleep apnea (and perhaps even more so, their partners), and it can also take a huge financial toll. A new report released by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) today puts a dollar amount on what sleep apnea actually costs the U.S. — and the results are staggering.
Study: Birds Sleep When Flying, But How?
Some birds sleep while soaring through the skies, a new study has found.
Does An Alarm Clock Help Improve Your Sleep?
How important are alarm clocks for sleep?
I drifted off to sleep cloaked in a dimming, rosy glow. Seven hours later, I awoke to a soft light that could’ve been from the sun had it not been for the fact that my blinds were down. Ripped from a dream, I expected to be confused and cranky—and I was, but less so than usual. For this, I thought, I should thank the alarm.
