Sleep Learning? Another Good Reason to Get a Good Night’s Sleep
We know about the brain benefits of a good night’s sleep. Sleeping not only recharges us physically but also helps reduce brain fog, improve clarity, and improve memory and recall. Now, science is discovering that it may be possible for us to learn while we sleep. In the past it was believed that we needed […]
How Long Should I Nap? Five Tips to Effective Napping
Taking a nap midday is still common in many Mediterranean and European countries. As children we frequently napped, whether we wanted to or not. As adults in the United States, we’d love to take a midday break, but rarely take the time for this important practice. With busy lives and schedules, super stress, and our […]
National poll on healthy aging finds 1 in 12 people, 65 and older, take prescription sleep medications
Falling asleep is a frequent concern for nearly half of Americans over the age of 65, and more than a third have resorted to some sort of medication to help them doze off at night, according to a report published this week by the University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation. In all, […]
