Post by breakmydreams on Feb 23, 2010 9:33:39 GMT -5
Get your Zzz’s — and wake up more energized
Escape snooze-button hell with these easy tips
Dylan Ellis / Getty Images stock
A good night's sleep can reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes and depression and make you more alert throughout the day.
By Loren Chidoni
updated 2 hours, 8 minutes ago
Even if you log a full eight hours of shuteye at night, you might not be getting the deep sleep you require. That's right — just like crunches and sex, when it comes to snagging Z's, quality counts as much as quantity. "Time in bed doesn't necessarily translate into good, restful sleep," says Joseph Ojile, M.D., founder and CEO of the Clayton Sleep Institute in St. Louis.
Think of it this way: Your body refuels with sleep; in order to wake up revved, you need premium octane. Along with making sure you have enough energy to power through the day, getting solid slumber can reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and depression; make you more alert; and help you process information faster.
Read more here.
Escape snooze-button hell with these easy tips
Dylan Ellis / Getty Images stock
A good night's sleep can reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes and depression and make you more alert throughout the day.
By Loren Chidoni
updated 2 hours, 8 minutes ago
Even if you log a full eight hours of shuteye at night, you might not be getting the deep sleep you require. That's right — just like crunches and sex, when it comes to snagging Z's, quality counts as much as quantity. "Time in bed doesn't necessarily translate into good, restful sleep," says Joseph Ojile, M.D., founder and CEO of the Clayton Sleep Institute in St. Louis.
Think of it this way: Your body refuels with sleep; in order to wake up revved, you need premium octane. Along with making sure you have enough energy to power through the day, getting solid slumber can reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and depression; make you more alert; and help you process information faster.
Read more here.