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Google exec shares his secret to sleep

Google Exec Shares Secret That Helps Him Sleep Better

Jonathan Rosenberg, Google’s former SVP of product, advises one of the most important tech CEOs on the planet, Larry Page of Alphabet, Google’s parent company.

He’s also co-author, with executive chairman Eric Schmidt, of business tome “How Google Works.”

It’s no surprise that someone with Rosenberg’s schedule admits to having an “addiction” to his smartphone, something every professional can relate to. But even this busy exec makes a point of putting his phone away while at dinner and before bed. He says the simple habit helps him relax after a busy day and fall asleep.

 Scientific research says he’s on to something.

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Entrepreneurs who sleep can still make millions!

Entrepreneurs, you can still sleep late and make millions!

By Carol Roth

Sleep Late? No Problem!

We’ve all heard how successful entrepreneurs wake up well before the crack of dawn and get a metric ton done before 5 a.m.

However, as a successful entrepreneur who struggles with mornings, I wanted to let the late risers out there know that there is hope for you, too. So, I spoke with a variety of millionaires who wouldn’t even think of waking up at 5 or 6 . . . or even 7 a.m.

Here’s our best advice to be successful when the snooze button is your best friend.

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Job interfering with sleep?

Is Your Job To Blame For The Lack Of Sleep You’re Getting?

Are you getting enough sleep? If you’re not getting at least seven hours or more every day, the answer is likely “no,” according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society.

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Do sleep problems lead to mental issues? or both ?

Sleep Problems: A cause of mental illness, or a symptom?

Do Sleep Problems Cause Mental Illness? Or Are They A Symptom Of It?

Americans are quite sleep deprived these days, but what you might not know is all of that not sleeping could be affecting your mental well-being. Or, is it that your mental health is leading to sleepless nights and yawn-filled days? The data paints a picture: Nearly one in five Americans suffers from some kind of mental illness, according to data from the National Institute of Mental Health. Even more surprising, a whopping 50 to 80 percent of people living with typical psychiatric illnesses also report chronic sleep problems, compared to less than 20 percent of the general population.

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sleep less as we age

Ever Wonder Why You Sleep Less As You Get Older?

It’s a known fact that as we age, we sleep less. But the reasoning behind this phenomenon is poorly understood. Do older adults sleep less because they need less sleep, or because they simply can’t get the rest they need?

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sleep can change as seasons change

Sleep Can Be Affected By The Changing of Seasons

Sleep Can Change With the Seasons

Like every other physiological process in the body, our sleep is influenced by the external environment and the seasons. That means, in theory, changing the clocks could change your sleeping patterns. So here’s what you need to know:

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sleep calculator lets you pick your best time for bed

Sleep Calculator Figures Out When You Should Go To Bed

Whether you count sheep, meditate or fall asleep in front of the television, we all have our own special bedtime routines.

Getting to sleep of an evening is, however, perhaps much more complex than you might think.

And some of you may actually be getting the whole process all wrong.

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Lack Of Sleep In Preschool Could Mean Future Behavior Problems

Lack Of Sleep In Preschool Could Mean Future Behavior Problems

Preschoolers who get too little sleep may be more likely to have trouble paying attention, controlling their emotions and processing information later in childhood, a new study suggests.

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wrong sleep schedules can lead to mental illnesses

Sleep Schedules Can Lead To Mental, Physical Illnesses

Much like a clock on the wall, our cells have their own 24-hour timeline. When they’re in sync, our body clock may act as a protective barrier against mental and physical illnesses.

But throw in some jet lag, a night shift or a lack of sleep, and suddenly the clock’s hands are spinning out of sync — potentially leaving us more vulnerable to viral infections and depression, scientists say.

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how to get deep sleep

Looking To Improve Your Deep Sleep? Here’s How You Can

Gentle sound stimulation — such as the rush of a waterfall — synchronized to the rhythm of brain waves significantly enhanced deep sleep in older adults and improved their ability to recall words, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study.

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