Insomnia is among the most common disorders in the general population. While hypnotic medications are efficacious, their use is limited by adverse events. Safe, effective alternatives are needed. Early research is showing that frontal cerebral thermal therapy makes it easier … Read More
Do you use social technology in the bed just before going to sleep? If you answered yes, you’re an active social technology addict…user not addict. If you answered no, then it means that you could still be interrupted by social … Read More
Positive affect helps you cope with difficult situations. Individuals high in positive affect tend to be happier, more successful in life, and enjoy better relationships. Positive affect is reduced during chronic and acute sleep loss. Don’t fool yourself by thinking … Read More
Workplace sleep health promotion programs work! If your company has a program, sign up. If you’re a manager, let your employees go if you’re concerned about performance and them as people. If you’re a HR leader, and your company does … Read More
Tweeting at night, especially the night before game day, will mess up your performance. In fact, one study of NBA players found that they scored fewer points per game, experienced lower shooting percentage of both field goals and free throws. … Read More
Boundaryless work is now possible due to technology and globalization especially as mobile reigns supreme. Just because you are available does not mean that you should be working. It also does not mean that others should expect that you’re working. … Read More
Tell your leaders and managers that sleep is related to higher work engagement. One simple way to boost worker engagement is to educate workers about good sleep habits. This increase in knowledge among some workers will be enough to improve … Read More
Take the quick assessment below to see if you’re at increased risk of developing insomnia. Smoke Drink alcohol Nap too close to bedtime “Sleep in” on non-work day Spend time in bed for activities beyond sleeping and “getting busy.” The … Read More
I am a coffee lover. For some folks, abstaining from caffeine.as no effect (good or bad) on sleep. For others, any caffeine in any form 6 hours before they intend to go to sleep will predictably disrupt their ability to … Read More
If you’re fortunate enough or unfortunate enough to work from home, you most likely enjoy the benefits such as no commute and working in your PJs or sweats. All of this is good. Yet, a challenge how to SEPARATE work … Read More
