Sleep is local. Different parts of the brain are awake or asleep at the same time, just as people can be “active” while other parts of their body are rebuilding through what we call “rest.” These insights have actually been around for a while, but have been given further impetus by James Krueger’s recent work […]
Is lack of rest making kids fatter, dumber, angrier and sicker?
What is lack of rest doing to us? Recently I was asked that by Erin Andersen of the Lincoln Journal Star in an article that appeared today:http://m.journalstar.com/mobile/article_e6aae064-bf79-11df-8427-001cc4c03286.html. Here are some answers: Are kids fatter? Yes, and the data are worrisome. Recent articles here have talked about how relatively minor sleep deprivation in toddlers increases obesity, […]
How much sleep do I need?
Enough to feel awake, aware, and creative throughout the day. Most Americans never feel fully rested, which affects your productivity, pleasure, mood, and happiness – plus how long you’ll live. Consider these facts: 1. Sleep is a part of rest, the way your body regenerates itself. . You’re not a machine but a living being. […]
There’s no way to rest like music
Rest revitalizes and renews your body, and a great way to do it is through music. Walking to music, an active rest technique that can activate you in 20-30 seconds is highlighted in the book “The Power of Rest,” but we really love music because music is in our genes – our cells operate and […]
No time for downtime? Here’s how to recharge your brain
Do you feel stressed, tired, fatigued, rushed, drained, zapped? Join the club. Add an economic crisis to multiple jobs, kids, elderly parents and a body crushing lifestyle and lots of Americans feel whacked over-the-head overloaded. What’s the antidote? Simple – use your body the way it’s built. If you want your brain to work well […]
