Will poor sleep make me fat?

Will poor sleep make me fat?

Is this you? You didn’t sleep well last night. Or the night before. And the one before that. You tossed and turned and watched the clock creep round. And now you are dead beat. Too tired to make a real breakfast. You grab a coffee and a doughnut and race to work…….....
12 Tips for Better Sleep.

12 Tips for Better Sleep.

Say ‘Goodbye’ to groggy and crabby days. Improve your night-time sleep. Avoid daytime sleepiness. 1. Get adequate night-time sleep. That sounds obvious, right? But do YOU grab an hour or two of sleep time in the morning or at night to do other things? Be...
Sleep Quiz – True or False?

Sleep Quiz – True or False?

      Test yourself on these common sayings about sleep.  1.  Sleep is time for the body in general and the brain specifically to shut down for rest. True or False? Mostly False.  Sleep is an active process involving specific cues for its regulation....
Why can’t I sleep?

Why can’t I sleep?

If you don’t get enough sleep, these can happen: You won’t remember or think as well You may become gloomy and depressed Your ability to fight off infection may decrease You’ll get very tired You won’t have the same resistance to pain So what...
Sleep-deprived? How to help.

Sleep-deprived? How to help.

Do you wake up in the middle of the night and can’t get back to sleep? Read Ted’s story: Ted was exhausted. He seemed to wake every night after only 3 or 4 hours sleep. He knew it wasn’t enough. He woke up tired. He went to work tired. He came home...
How to Improve Your Brain

How to Improve Your Brain

Everyone wants a sharp memory. And an alert brain. Trouble is, most want it to happen without actually having to do anything! And they want it NOW. Well, there are some quick fixes you can do today. (And hints about ways of doing things for longer term improvement)....