Americans don’t sleep enough, and it’s costing us $411 billion.
New research shows just how much our lack of proper sleep hurts the global and domestic economy. By Marco Hafner and Wendy M. Troxel November 30 Myriad business executives and heads of state have said they get by on little to no sleep. President Obama told Vanity Fair in 2012 that he didn’t shut off the lights at the White House until 1 a.m. and rose each morning before 6. Internet pioneer Vint Cerf made his thoughts on the topic clear: “Sleep is a waste of time.” And President-elect Donald Trump, who wrote in his 2004 book “Think Like a …
Wearing Sunglasses Before Bed Might Help You Sleep Better, Because Light Has A Surprising Effect On Your Body.
By GEORGINA LAWTON | Sep 29 The side effects that result from a lack of sleep are numerous and worrying: Mood swings, cognitive impairment, irregular heartbeat, increased stress… I could go on. But one strange trick to help you sleep easier that may have escaped mainstream research is wearing sunglasses before bed. I know, I know — it sounds really weird. But bear with me; I promise it’ll be useful. Some scientists postulate that slipping on a pair of sunnies when it gets close to bedtime is the key to better shut-eye, largely because it might help …
Health officials say lack of sleep can negatively affect students’ grades.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 by KARENNA MEREDITH Establish a regular schedule for sleep Avoiding sleeping past 7:00 A.M. Get up at the same time each morning Avoid taking naps during the day Avoid caffeine or other stimulants Make time for regular exercise Dr. Keith Willmore, medical director of the BYU Student Health Center, provided tips on how students can improve their sleep schedules. College students who deprive themselves of sleep are more at risk of losing academic success, according to health professional Dr. Keith Willmore. Willmore, medical director of the BYU Student Health Clinic, said there is definitely a connection between lack of sleep …
A Sleepless Nation: What Does The Lack Of Sleep Really Cost Us?
Reenita Das , CONTRIBUTOR It’s hard to escape the growing amount of research and media attention placed on the importance of sleep. Lack of sleep, both in duration and quality, is being tied to weight gain, comorbidities, anxiety, depression, accidents, earning potential and productivity. A leading mattress retailer even touts the connection between poor sleep quality and chronic pain syndrome on its website. While stress and lifestyle decisions contribute to many people’s sleep problems, there is an under-diagnosed medical condition that affects the sleep of 30 million Americans, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) (see figure below). OSA is a serious and …
Epigenetic Zs: Could a bad night’s sleep alter your genes?
Ben Locwin | August 12, 2016 | Genetic Literacy Project One thing’s for sure — sleep is still largely a mystery. We’re still not exactly sure why we do it. The more activity we perform or the longer we stay awake, the so-called ‘sleep pressure’ builds up, which is one of the major reasons for the adenosine hypothesis of sleep maintenance. The more sleep — and lack of sleep — have been investigated, the more correlations have been made with health concerns ranging from heart disease and early death to metabolic disorders. The exact and precise causes for these problems have not received a great …
The organizational cost of insufficient sleep.
By Nick van Dam and Els van der Helm February 2016 Sleep-awareness programs can produce better leaders. Thou hast no figures nor no fantasies, Which busy care draws in the brains of men; Therefore thou sleep’st so sound. —William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar In the passage above, the playwright’s tragic antihero Brutus enviously reflects on the timeless truth that people without worries and anxieties (in this case, his servant Lucius) generally enjoy the most peaceful and uninterrupted rest. Some senior business people skillfully and consciously manage their sleep, emerging refreshed and alert after crossing multiple time zones or working late …
5 Little Known Facts About Sleep Apnea
February 4, 2016 Sleep apnea is best known for frequent pauses in breathing during sleep. Each pause is called an apnea and can last up to even several minutes. These pauses may occur up to 30 times in an hour. Many people are diagnosed with this condition and use a CPAP mask to prevent breathing pauses, which can be life threatening. Unfortunately, there are many undiagnosed people who do not receive required treatment nor use a good CPAP device. What’s important to know is that sleep apnea is not just snoring. It can greatly impact your general health. Lack of …
For Seniors, Poor Sleep May Mean Higher Stroke Risk, Study Suggests
Researchers found those who woke up the most were more likely to have hardening of brain arteries THURSDAY, Jan. 14, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Poor sleep may raise seniors’ risk of hardening of the brain arteries, and possibly contribute to the chances of a stroke, a new study suggests. Researchers examined the autopsied brains of 315 people, average age 90, who had undergone at least one full week of sleep quality assessment before their death. Twenty-nine percent of them had suffered a stroke, and 61 percent had moderate-to-severe damage to blood vessels in the brain. Those with the highest levels …
Tracy Morgan crash elevated driver fatigue as problem nationally.
A video image of the flipped limousine bus carrying Tracy Morgan and six other people after it was struck by a Wal-Mart truck last year on the New Jersey Turnpike. (Will Vaultz Photography | AP Photo) The truck involved in the crash of the limousine bus carrying Tracy Morgan and six others, now the focus of the National Transportation Safety Board. (Will Vaultz Photography | AP Photo) Christopher A. Hart, chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board, which meets Tuesday to issue its findings of probable cause in last year’s Tracy Morgan crash on the New Jersey Turnpike. (Luis M. …
The Dangers of Drowsy Driving.
Nodding off at the wheel kills almost as many Americans each year as drunk driving By Consumer Reports Last updated: January 14, 2016 Nodding off at the wheel isn’t just frightening—it can be fatal. Consider that at 55 mph you cover the length of a football field in 5 seconds. In fact, about one-fifth of fatal car crashes involve a drowsy driver, according to a 2014 study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, in which specially trained investigators analyzed 14,268 car crashes between 2009 and 2013. To combat that problem, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently initiated a campaign …
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