Can You Can Afford This Hotel Room? George W. Bush famously said, “The future will be better tomorrow.” The hospitality industry can’t wait. They’ve seen the future of sleep – and it’s great. We owe this bountiful projection of the future to the British corporation Travelodge. Known for innovative surveys of all manner of rest, […]
Cool yourself to sleep (6/20/11)
Cooling Off Insomnia Can cooling your head treat insomnia? That’s the promise of a new device coming out of Daniel Buysse’s research group at the University of Pittsburgh. What Did They Do? Put a cooling cap at night on the front of insomniac’s heads, which lowered the temperature near the top of their head – […]
When should I exercise to sleep? (6/17/11)
Is Morning or Evening Exercise Better? Exercise has multiple, generally positive effects. You can exercise to regenerate brain cells; to improve mental acuity; to control weight; to improve memory; to look younger and fitter. Some argue regular exercise can add about six to seven years to the average lifespan. The “best” times for these […]
The looming Chinese debt (6/10/11)
An Unacknowledged Debt China’s US trade and treasury security surplus remains legendary. At least two trillion dollars of Treasury debt is held by Chinese banks and government entities; each month many billions of dollars flows into Chinese coffers, as we buy far more than what we sell to them. The Chinese government then buys […]
Is this the missing link between bullying and erectile dysfunction? (6/8/11)
Sleep, Sex, and Bullying Some connections superficially look strange. Why should sleep disordered breathing be associated with bullying and conduct disordered kids – as well as adult males with erectile problems? Is not breathing during sleep, or simple lack of sleep, affecting both aggressive behavior and our capacity for sex? Let’s take a look. […]