Wednesday, February 15, 2012

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Florence Cardinal

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Mild Sleep Deprivation

You may have read my articles about the side effects of sleep deprivation, both mental and physical - lack of concentration, stress, weakened immune system, fatigue. But those apply to folks who are really sleep deprived, who only get four or five hours of sleep every night. Right? For a person who loses only an hour or two most nights, none of... Read moreChevron
posted 08/16/2008, comments (0)|
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Allen Blaivas, M.D.

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How to Nap with Positive Results

Don’t think you will be doing less work because you sleep during the day.  That’s a foolish notion held by people with no imaginations.  You will be able to accomplish more.  You get two days in one- well at least one and a half. - Winston Churchill   Or as Yogi Berra put it:   I usually take a... Read moreChevron
posted 08/12/2008, comments (0)|
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Are You Experiencing MicroSleeps Unknowingly

Maybe you are stressed or preoccupied or overwhelmed with responsibilities and not sleeping well or not sleeping enough.  I'm learning that even small deficits of sleep can wreak havoc with your memory - performance on the job - driving skills - health.  We know that if you learn a task right before going to sleep - it will imprint far... Read moreChevron
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Sleeping too little? Working too much?

Hey! You're doing a great job! You're the first one to work every morning, one of the last to leave every night. And, you even take a briefcase full of work home with you. It sometimes keeps you busy until the wee hours of the morning.   You're a loyal employee, a workaholic, a busy beaver. And you're also probably sleep... Read moreChevron
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Smell the Coffee and Wake the Genes

News that just the smell of coffee helps reduce the stress of sleep deprivation may come as welcome news to those who need a coffee boost to get them started. Not only does the aroma of coffee smell good, it appears to activate a group of genes and proteins in the brain.   Study author Han-Seok Seo of the Seoul National University, points... Read moreChevron