#sleep #activity #brain "Poor sleep negatively impacts memory in older adults, but a physically active lifestyle may help alleviate some of these consequences." As June winds down Reliable RN's blog will switch to new research on activity and it's benefits. But, as the last post on sleep this month, lets look at one way to decrease the negative … [Read more...]
The Monday Effect Revisited: A Diary and Sleep Actigraphy Study – Sleep and Vigilance
#sleep Monday's are dangerous mornings! Be careful out there. What is the Monday effect? More accidents seem to occur on Monday - work and non-work related. Studies over the years show that sleep deprivation is suspected to be part of it. "However, it has not yet been fully understood what might trigger this cognitive failure on Monday". So - … [Read more...]
The Link Between Obesity and Sleep Deprivation | Sleep Foundation
#sleep This shouldn't be news for those of you who follow Reliable RN. Your obesity is absolutely made worse with poor sleep. Sleep loss upsets hormone balance and promotes overeating and weight gain. Studies also show it makes you more likely to select poor quality, high calorie foods (comfort food). And, not surprisingly, overtired people … [Read more...]
#sleep #behavior Sleep and self regulation what's the connection? Studies show that as many of 67% of us report being sleep deprived or getting less sleep than recommended. Studies also show that with inadequate sleep we are less able to override initial impulses; less able to use our thinking brain before we act. "this may explain why poor … [Read more...]
#sleep Have you heard of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI)? Probably not. Yet, the American College of Physicians suggest that CBTI should be the first line treatment for primary insomnia. "For people willing to do such therapy, CBTI has been found to be as or more effective than drug therapy for chronic insomnia. CBTI has also been … [Read more...]
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