You lay your head down on the pillow. Its 10:00 pm. Your body is tired but your mind races. 11:00 pm rolls around. The thoughts in your mind continue to keep you awake. And now anxiety sets in. “If I don’t fall asleep soon, I’m going to be tired all day…”
Sound familiar?
You are not alone. In fact, the National Sleep Foundation reports that 64% of individuals surveyed experience a sleep disruption more than once per week. Over 40% report sleep disruption on a nightly basis. What keeps us from getting good sleep?
Sleep is an extremely complex process that is influenced by many factors in our external and internal environments. Our brains are ultimately responsible for processing the external and internal information and transitioning the mind and body into sleep. To make the transition, our brains use chemical messengers, called neurotransmitters and hormones, to “shut off” brain pathways that keep us awake. Continue reading “A New Test Can Help You Sleep Again”
Read MoreDo you toss and turn at night? Run to-do lists through your head for the next day? Insomina plagues many people in today’s busy world. Trouble with sleep deprivation is that it can have consequences besides being tired the next day. Sleep deprivation results in concentration and memory problem, irritability, work absences and increases in injuries in the workplace. Did you know that car accidents also increase? And research has also shown that chronic insomnia has been linked to depression, hypertension and even obesity.
Luckily, there are a few tricks that you can try to help you get a good night’s sleep that leaves you refreshed and rejuvenated in the morning.
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