97.3 The Dawg » Sleep Deprivation

Need a Boost of Creativity? Take a Power Nap

Donald Deane — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 09:48:01 +0000

We all run out of steam from time to time at work. Usually we just fight through it with a third cup of coffee, but there may be a better idea: Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center recently discovered that short naps may improve the function of the right brain.

Sleeping In on the Weekends Could Actually Ruin Your Work Week

Mike Adams — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 12:50:24 +0000

For some people, the weekend is spent trying to catch up on all the sleep they deprived themselves of throughout the course of the last week. Yet, while sleeping in can be somewhat of a godsend, new research finds that it might actually make you more tired throughout the week. The reason for this? Researchers [...]

If You're Looking for Better Grades, Make Sure to Get Some Sleep

Shauna Wright — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 04:45:41 +0000

If you're reading this, chances are you need get off the computer and get in the bed. Sleep could be that difference between making the grade and repeating it.

If You Can't Sleep, You May Want to Blame Your Cell Phone

Mike Adams — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 09:45:20 +0000

While the technological advancements of the Smartphone might be helping you keep your busy life somewhat organized, new research suggests that it might actually be putting it in disarray by causing you to lose sleep. According to Dr. Dan Naim of the Los Angeles Sleep Study Institute, people who use electronic gadgets to rock them to [...]

How Much Sleep Should You Get to Keep Your Memory Sharp?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 09:30:31 +0000

We all know getting too little sleep isn’t good for us, but did you know getting too much shuteye can make your memory worse, too? A multi-year study of 15,000 women found that those who slept seven hours per night had the best memories, while those who slept five hours or less didn’t fare as [...]

You'll Be Shocked to Learn How Unhealthy Sleeping with the Lights On Can Be

Don Deane — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 06:40:16 +0000

It’s long been understood that darkness is most conducive to a good night’s sleep and helps spur the production of sleep-causing chemicals, but doctors recently revealed just how disruptive sleeping with lights on can be to a person’s health.

Be Dad's Hero This Father's Day

Bruce Mikells — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 10:02:28 +0000

This is the gift that Dad would never buy for himself but he will appreciate for many many years to come. Will this be the perfect gift for your Dad too?

Can Laughing Help You Fall Asleep? The Not-So-Funny Answer May Surprise You

Shauna Wright — Thu, 31 May 2012 07:14:36 +0000

Looks like there’s actually a really good reason so many networks have comedians hosting late-night shows: laughing producing melatonin, a hormone that helps us sleep. In a new Japanese study, researchers had one group of nursing mothers watch a funny movie, and another group watch a “non-humorous weather information DVD.” And while you might think [...]

Is Snoring Hazardous to Your Health?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 23 May 2012 07:15:00 +0000

Snoring isn’t just annoying to people within earshot, it can also be dangerous. Research finds people with sleep apnea, which often causes snoring, could be five times more likely to develop cancer. Sleep apnea is thought to affect about 28 million Americans. Its primary symptoms are snoring and dangerous pauses in breathing at night, and [...]

Take a Spin on The Nap Wheel

K. Thor Jensen — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 07:00:26 +0000

More and more scientific evidence shows that taking a nap in the middle of the day can be hugely helpful to your productivity. But it’s important to understand when the optimal time is to sneak in the snooze. The general rule is that a half an hour is ideal, but the time of day is [...]

What Workers Are Most Likely to Fall Asleep On the Job?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:35:15 +0000

If you have a desk job, nodding off at your keyboard could get you a lousy performance review. But if you’re a transportation worker, on-the-job grogginess could actually put people’s lives at risk.

The Ultimate Sleep Aid

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:09:25 +0000

What makes you fall asleep? How do you turn your mind off so your body can relax and fall into a blissful state of slumber? I think I have what you've been looking for.

Stop Snoring Now

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 19:08:23 +0000

As a guy who wakes up at 1 am, yes the one o'clock before the bars close, I know the importance of a good night's sleep. My wife says I snore, my neighbors say I snore, a guy called all the way from Switzerland to say I snore. Yes, I am loud when I sleep, but there is help for those that suffer sleeping in the same zip code as a snoring bed-mate.

Cure The Holiday Blahs

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 17:57:51 +0000

You know Dasher and Dancer, Donder and Blitzen, Comet and Cupid and President Nixon, but do you know…Why you feel like 8 tiny reindeer have trampled you up and down this holiday season? Chances are one simple act will make you feel better than Frosty in a walk-in cooler. Tis’ the season to be merry, [...]

Sneaky Sleep Stealers

Bruce Mikells — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 13:25:17 +0000

We all have our nights of tossing and turning and speaking as someone whose day starts really early those rough nights make for even tougher days. What happens when those days become more the rule than the exception, what is your body trying to tell you? What can you do to make sure you get the rest you need?