Comments on: CDC Report Suggests Americans Get Too Little Sleep http://www.marksdailyapple.com/sleep-deficiency/ Serving up health and fitness insights (daily, of course) with a side of irreverence. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:18:45 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.1 hourly 1 By: How to Stay Healthy in College | Mark's Daily Apple http://www.marksdailyapple.com/sleep-deficiency/#comment-464917 How to Stay Healthy in College | Mark's Daily Apple Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:51:24 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/sleep-deficiency/#comment-464917 [...] respite during fall semester.) A combination of academic anxiety, social tension, roommate issues, sleep deprivation and cabin fever is eventually too much. The wheels just come off the bus. Of course March and late [...] [...] respite during fall semester.) A combination of academic anxiety, social tension, roommate issues, sleep deprivation and cabin fever is eventually too much. The wheels just come off the bus. Of course March and late [...]

]]> By: Mark’s Daily Apple » Blog Archive » Study Finds Frequent Sleep Disruption Increases Risk of Kidney, Heart Disease http://www.marksdailyapple.com/sleep-deficiency/#comment-35349 Mark’s Daily Apple » Blog Archive » Study Finds Frequent Sleep Disruption Increases Risk of Kidney, Heart Disease Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:16:08 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/sleep-deficiency/#comment-35349 [...] Americans Get Too Little Sleep [...] [...] Americans Get Too Little Sleep [...]

]]> By: Hanrae http://www.marksdailyapple.com/sleep-deficiency/#comment-32923 Hanrae Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:35:38 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/sleep-deficiency/#comment-32923 I don't know about you, but I used to get 10-12 hours of sleep every night... ...however, I got 8 last night and felt absolutely tired all day. When I get 5-7 hours I seem to do best. Go figure! I don’t know about you, but I used to get 10-12 hours of sleep every night…

…however, I got 8 last night and felt absolutely tired all day. When I get 5-7 hours I seem to do best.

Go figure!

]]> By: Joe http://www.marksdailyapple.com/sleep-deficiency/#comment-32882 Joe Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:07:02 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/sleep-deficiency/#comment-32882 Deb, You can use headphones while wearing the Dreamhelmet, but it kind of defeats the purpose of the sound-blocking idea. The pillow part is a lot thinner than a normal pillow. Deb,

You can use headphones while wearing the Dreamhelmet, but it kind of defeats the purpose of the sound-blocking idea. The pillow part is a lot thinner than a normal pillow.

]]> By: National Sleep Foundation http://www.marksdailyapple.com/sleep-deficiency/#comment-32861 National Sleep Foundation Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:35:34 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/sleep-deficiency/#comment-32861 Better sleep basics begin in the bedroom. With so many Americans working longer and sleeping less, the National Sleep Foundation created the Great American Sleep Challenge. It is easy, educational and interactive and provides tips to help get better Zzzzs. Log on to http://www.sleepfoundation.org/challenge ; take the Sleep Challenge - and be on your way to better sleep tonight. The National Sleep Foundation Better sleep basics begin in the bedroom. With so many Americans working longer and sleeping less, the National Sleep Foundation created the Great American Sleep Challenge. It is easy, educational and interactive and provides tips to help get better Zzzzs. Log on to http://www.sleepfoundation.org/challenge ; take the Sleep Challenge – and be on your way to better sleep tonight.

The National Sleep Foundation

]]> By: deb http://www.marksdailyapple.com/sleep-deficiency/#comment-32839 deb Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:55:17 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/sleep-deficiency/#comment-32839 There's a patent too for this headband you wear around your head that plays music and stuff. Probably less cumbersome than the Dreamhelmet. It's called Sleepphones - Pajamas for Ears. Pretty cute if you ask me! There’s a patent too for this headband you wear around your head that plays music and stuff. Probably less cumbersome than the Dreamhelmet. It’s called Sleepphones – Pajamas for Ears. Pretty cute if you ask me!

]]> By: Me http://www.marksdailyapple.com/sleep-deficiency/#comment-32816 Me Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:13:31 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/sleep-deficiency/#comment-32816 Someone got a patent for covering your head?!? Someone got a patent for covering your head?!?

]]> By: Joe http://www.marksdailyapple.com/sleep-deficiency/#comment-32723 Joe Wed, 05 Mar 2008 03:38:21 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/sleep-deficiency/#comment-32723 That's an original idea about setting an alarm to tell you when to sleep! I never heard that before, but you're right - people should plan in order to get the sleep they need. Even 15 minutes or an extra half hour sometimes makes a big difference. Look at the Dreamhelmet - it's made for that - it has a patented tri-sensory blocking system (light, hearing, touch)and comes with a free alarm watch that fits inside it. See dreamhelmet.com That’s an original idea about setting an alarm to tell you when to sleep! I never heard that before, but you’re right – people should plan in order to get the sleep they need. Even 15 minutes or an extra half hour sometimes makes a big difference. Look at the Dreamhelmet – it’s made for that – it has a patented tri-sensory blocking system (light, hearing, touch)and comes with a free alarm watch that fits inside it. See dreamhelmet.com

]]> By: Migraineur http://www.marksdailyapple.com/sleep-deficiency/#comment-32682 Migraineur Tue, 04 Mar 2008 23:26:58 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/sleep-deficiency/#comment-32682 I like your idea to set a bedtime alarm. Another strategy for getting in extra sleep time in the morning is to reduce your commute. You can move closer to your job; get a job closer to home; or see if you can telecommute a couple of days a week. Because of my car-free lifestyle, my commute is a little long - about 45 minutes. But I am lucky in that my new manager allows everyone to telecommute on Tuesday and Friday. I just got 3 hours of my life back, an hour and a half of which is in the morning and allows me extra, blessed slumber. I like your idea to set a bedtime alarm.

Another strategy for getting in extra sleep time in the morning is to reduce your commute. You can move closer to your job; get a job closer to home; or see if you can telecommute a couple of days a week. Because of my car-free lifestyle, my commute is a little long – about 45 minutes. But I am lucky in that my new manager allows everyone to telecommute on Tuesday and Friday. I just got 3 hours of my life back, an hour and a half of which is in the morning and allows me extra, blessed slumber.

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