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, […]
Why does lack of toddler sleep make them obese?
The recent studies showing that when kids aged 0-5 sleep less than 10 hours at night are markedly more obese five to seven years later has parents worried. It’s one thing that lack of rest leads to obesity and dying younger in adults – but toddlers? What’s going on? Plenty. Brain development in the womb […]
A new way to rest – the UnNap Nap
The UnSleep Way to Rest – The UnNap Nap PROBLEM – even though rest is how your body rebuilds, people feel they don’t have time to do it. But we really need rest – much of the population is sleep deprived. It’s even more severely rest deprived, which fouls up mood, performance, and your health. […]
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. […]
