http://www.sleepbetteramerica.net Tools for a better night's sleep Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:35:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Is it hard for you to fall asleep or stay asleep though the night? Do you wake up feeling tired or feel very sleepy during the day, even if you have had enough sleep? You might have a sleep disorder. Our resident sleep expert and bioscientific investigator at the Henry ... http://www.sleepbetteramerica.net/sleep-research/top-6-sleep-disorders-that-prevent-millions-of-americans-from-getting-a-good-nights-sleep Are you always traveling for business? Do you find yourself exhausted after that last tradeshow? Feeling overwhelmed, irritable, exhausted, and forgetful are just a few symptoms of a burnt out business traveler.   The Miami Herald offered tips for professionals to fight burnout:   Sleep - Getting enough sleep is something that many entrepreneurs ... http://www.sleepbetteramerica.net/sleep-headlines/fight-travel-burnout-with-healthy-habits-like-sleep When someone regularly spends more money than they bring in, they end up in debt. The same goes for people who regularly sleep fewer hours than their body requires. “Sleep debt” is an actual phenomenon according to some experts and studies have shown that those who consistently get less than ... http://www.sleepbetteramerica.net/bettering-your-sleep/you-owe-you-owe-off-to-sleep-you-go Have you ever considered popping a sleeping pill after trouble getting to sleep? Do you want to learn more about prescription and over-the-counter sleep aids? If so, read on… While risks can be minimal when taken as directed, says our resident sleep expert Dr. Drake, you should understand the benefits and ... http://www.sleepbetteramerica.net/bettering-your-sleep/risks-and-benefits-of-sleeping-pills-and-sleeping-aids Do you usually get a little sleepy after lunchtime? Ever wonder why that is? It is likely because of a natural force -- your body’s clock -- that determines when you’re alert or when you’re drowsy. The human body has a natural dozy time during the day, a time when you ... http://www.sleepbetteramerica.net/bettering-your-sleep/post-lunch-slump-or-natural-nap-time To ensure your best sleep possible, it is important to sleep and wake according to your body's rhythm. What is your best sleep possible? Our resident sleep expert Dr. Christopher Drake recommends sleeping and waking according to your body's clock. This means falling asleep around 10:oo or 11:00 at night and ... http://www.sleepbetteramerica.net/ask-the-sleep-expert/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-bodys-internal-clock Excitement over presents and family visits takes its toll. Just over 25 hours of sleep are lost by children due to a lack of time in bed caused by the excitement of the holiday season, says one study of 1,023 British parents released this week. Parents also lose out ... http://www.sleepbetteramerica.net/bettering-your-sleep/study-shows-kids-lose-a-days-worth-of-sleep-at-christmas Does getting proper sleep help you stay at a healthy weight? That seems to be a distinct possibility based on a study released earlier this year. Researchers at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., studied the sleep, activity and energy output of fourteen nurses who had volunteered to ... http://www.sleepbetteramerica.net/bettering-your-sleep/sleep-and-weight-a-connection Before your reach for that extra glass of eggnog or Christmas wine this holiday season, you may want to hold off especially if it's getting close to your bedtime. While alcohol can initially cause you to feel sleepy, it actually can have a negative affect on the quality of your ... http://www.sleepbetteramerica.net/bettering-your-sleep/eat-drink-cant-sleep We all know smoking is dangerous to your health, but research has shown it can also be dangerous to your sleep. In a study released last year, researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine compared the sleep of 40 smokers against that of 40 non-smokers. Researchers specifically sought out smokers ... http://www.sleepbetteramerica.net/bettering-your-sleep/smoking-can-be-a-drag-on-your-sleep