by webmaster | Mar 17, 2014 | Sleep
In the field of sleep medicine there has been a great deal of controversy as to whether or not it is unhealthy to sleep for too long. Numerous studies have been published showing short sleep duration to be associated with hypertension, diabetes, and premature death....
by webmaster | Feb 3, 2014 | Sleep
Thanks in part to the internet, we have become more aware of the many benefits of a good night’s sleep. The positive benefits range from improved cognitive function and mood to better cardiovascular and metabolic health. Because of these pluses, there has been a flood...
by webmaster | Dec 30, 2013 | Sleep
I am often asked by my patients if it is okay to keep hitting the snooze button for those extra zzzz’s. They want to know if it is beneficial or detrimental. My answer is “ask yourself why do you need to do that and does it really make you feel better”? In reality, it...
by webmaster | Sep 24, 2013 | Sleep
When I was growing up, naps were looked upon negatively. In fact, many thought that naps were a sign of laziness. Unfortunately, back then we did not understand the value of naps. We were literally in the dark ages. In recent years, we have come to appreciate the...
by webmaster | Jun 5, 2013 | Abnormal Behaviors During Sleep, Sleep
Recently I was asked by a friend’s son if it were possible to learn while asleep. He had read about sleep helping with memory and wondered if he could tape some of his lectures and listen to them while asleep. I told him that is an interesting idea but that it does...
by webmaster | Jan 15, 2013 | Sleep
Set a Reasonable Bedtime and Arising Time and Stick to Them. Spending excessive time in bed has two unfortunate consequences: (1) you begin to associate your bedroom with arousal and frustration, and (2) your sleep actually becomes more shallow. Set the alarm clock...
