sleep

Medical Residents Must Sleep After 16 Hours, Experts Urge

admin — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:00:00 -0600

Medical and surgical residents in hospitals should work no more than 16 hours without taking a mandatory five-hour sleep break, and they should get one full day off a week and at least two back-to-back days off a month, a panel of experts at the Institute of Medicine recommended yesterday.

'Time-bending drug' for jet lag

admin — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:08:41 -0600

Scientists announce promising trial results for a new drug for jet lag pill that can reset the body's natural sleep rhythms.

Got a Complex Task? Study, Sleep on It

admin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:07:02 -0600

After learning complex skills, people perform those skills better after a night's sleep, a study using video games shows.

Activity, Sleep May Cut Cancer Risk

admin — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:02:55 -0600

Physical activity may cut cancer risk, and sleeping at least 7 hours per night may maximize that benefit, new research shows.

Exercising at Bedtime - What the Experts Have to Say

admin — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:03:32 -0600

There's no question that regular exercise helps improve quality of sleep. After a long day at the office, many people are mentally tired but not physically fatigued enough for sleep. To solve this, some people go for a jog or go to the gym before work. For others, it simply isn't plausible to get up and work out that early in the morning.

Dual Purpose Leg Wedge Pillow - Leg Pillow & Knee Pillow for Side Sleepers and Pregnancy Pillow

admin — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:47:46 -0600

I totally love this Leg Wedge Pillow - I am a side sleeper and suffer from hip pain. Since using this pillow I have been able to reduce my hip pain by at least 70%. It has been very useful as well after a long day on my feet. I use it in the open position...

Fat Burning Workouts Don't Work - 6 Steps to Six Pack Abs

admin — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:25:21 -0500

If you want to look like a fitness model, you'll need to train, sleep and eat like one. You'll also need to have the genetics to pull it off successfully. If you come up short in the genetic match, don't worry, we'll cover the rest and get you there. Here's how to do it.

Is it Possible to Slim Down After Exercising?

admin — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:38:01 -0500

In the modern society, people have high work commitments, therefore, they are unable to fork out the time to hit the gyms, as most of their day-offs would be spent on catching up with sleep. This had led to an increase in the number of people who turn to plastic or cosmetic surgeries in an attempt to lose weight.

How Exercise Can Help You Get Better Quality Sleep

admin — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:40:50 -0500

Are you getting enough quality sleep? Do you have trouble falling asleep? Do you toss and turn in the middle of the night? Awaken too early, or find yourself not feeling refreshed in the morning? You are not alone: millions of people facing difficulty in falling and staying asleep. Exercise can help you falling asleep faster, getting enough quality sleep and waking up feeling fresh and energetic.

Reconsider Simple Daily Exercise

admin — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:18:12 -0500

Have you ever woken up in the morning after a good night's sleep and still feel very tired? Well these days it is only a privilege few will still remember - "a good night's sleeps." People are spending less and less time for self relaxation due to work pressure and other demands.