Our modern culture resists napping and even works against getting a full night's sleep. We have too much to do. We are too busy. As a result, far too many of us are sleep deprived. It is becoming more and more evident that this is a recipe for disaster.
Topics: napping, naps, power naps
Watch today's CBS Sunday Morning's story about sleep and naps here called " Napping: You Snooze, You Win! " , or read the story below.
Topics: napping, sleep habits
Are you getting enough sleep? Today, in an effort to better understand the role of sleep in our lives, I ask a very basic question: What happens when our heads hit the pillow at night?
Topics: trouble sleeping, apnea, napping, circadian rhythm, sleep hygiene
Most likely you’re overworked. You’re stressed out, you haven’t had a vacation in a while, and you’re sleeping less. You’re waking up earlier and going to bed later in an effort to get more done. According to a recent NPR story, Americans are even taking less vacation to accomplish more. Some are even doing significant work while on vacation. And there is a ton of research that shows how Americans are sleeping less and less, year over year.
Topics: sleep disorders, apnea, napping, environment
