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College Students' Sleep and Mental Health

Posted by Darian Dozier on Feb 22, 2022 11:12:00 AM

College is a time for young adults to finally have some freedom and get a little taste of what adulting is like. However, with that responsibility comes the risk that life won't go as planned, which can take a toll on mental health at an age when everything is so important for proper transition into adulthood.

One of those things in life that may not go as planned is sleep, as students with mental health disorders have poor sleep quality. Continue reading to find out more about this relationship and what things students can do to help alleviate these sleep disturbances. 

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Entrepreneurial Insomnia: How to Shut Off Your Brain and Go to Bed

Posted by Darian Dozier on Feb 21, 2022 8:30:00 AM

One of the major movements that came out of the pandemic is the boom of people opening their own businesses. The great resignation has seen a mass movement of people quitting their jobs to start their own hustle.

They feel like they have more control over their schedules, are better appreciated, and are better compensated than when they worked a standard 9-5.

Entrepreneurship has its benefits until it's 11 pm, and the anxiety of a long to-do list is threatening your beauty sleep. Continue reading to find out more about entrepreneurial insomnia and how to shut down your brain for a good night of sleep. 

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Topics: Insomnia

Bad Sleep Habits Causing You to Feel Older

Posted by Darian Dozier on Feb 18, 2022 12:15:00 PM

Every day, we get a little bit older. However, just because the clock is continuously ticking doesn't mean that we can't do anything to minimize the effects of aging. One part of life that can impact how we feel, mentally and physically, is sleep. Our sleep habits impact our daily functioning, and poor habits can cause us to feel much older than we are. Continue reading to learn about the bad sleep habits you may be doing that can contribute to you feeling older!

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School Start Times and Effects on Everyone's Sleep

Posted by Darian Dozier on Feb 16, 2022 11:36:00 AM

 

School start times vary between elementary, middle, and high school, making it difficult to establish and maintain a consistent schedule for K-12. However, sleep needs change as children develop, and it's important that school start times reflect this. What also needs to be considered when deciding school start times is how they impact parents. Continue reading to learn more about optimal school start times. 

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Sleep Training for Adults and Depression Prevention

Posted by Darian Dozier on Feb 14, 2022 11:53:00 AM

Sleep training isn’t just for helping children sleep through the night—adults can also apply sleep training techniques to themselves, and it’s highly recommended. In the sections below, you’ll learn how adults can implement sleep training and how this practice can play a role in preventing depression.

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Poor Sleep in Children and Emotional and Behavioral Problems

Posted by Darian Dozier on Feb 13, 2022 11:29:00 AM

Sleep is very important for children. Sleep helps them grow, prevents illness, and provides them with energy for another day of learning. Adequate sleep also helps children with emotional and behavioral regulation. For children, poor sleep can lead to emotional and behavioral problems (EBPs). Continue reading to find out what these problems are and how sleep influences their development. 

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Night Owls and Worse Sleep During the Pandemic

Posted by Darian Dozier on Feb 12, 2022 5:31:00 AM

Night owls and morning birds are more than cute descriptive names about one's preferred time of awakeness. They are chronotypes, which are biologically determined adjustments to your circadian rhythm. Aligining your sleep schedule with your chronotype is important because that is your body's natural schedule. 

It is rare that chronotypes change overtime. However, life does not always align with our chronotypes, and you may find yourself sleeping in patterns that do not align with your chronotype. During the pandemic, especially, this led to some sleep difficulties, especially for night owls. Continue reading about how night owls were negatively impacted during the pandemic and what that meant for companies and individuals.  

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The Best Lotions and Bath Soaks to Help You Sleep at Night

Posted by Darian Dozier on Feb 11, 2022 10:00:00 AM

Getting the recommended 7-8 hours of sleep is important, but can be difficult due to a variety of reasons. Improving sleep hygiene or creating a sleep routine can help train your brain for sleep every night - almost like sleep training for adults. By doing the same thing every night, you train your brain and body to know when it's time to go to sleep. These routines should help relax and calm your mind for a good night's rest. 

If you have a good sleep environment, but are still having trouble falling asleep, then you could possibly need to be in a better state of relaxation before bed. One way to increase your relaxation is to apply sleep lotions or soak in a bath with calming compounds. Here is a list of the best lotions and bath soaks to help you sleep all night. 

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How Sleep Helps Repair Damaged and Broken DNA

Posted by Darian Dozier on Feb 7, 2022 2:50:00 PM

Humans spend about a third of their lives sleeping. Scientists have struggled to figure out why, but there may be a very clear answer. Apparently, the reason for sleep is potentially that it gives the body time to repair damaged and broken DNA. Continue reading to find out how sleep assists with this very important biological process. 

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Topics: sleep health

How to Know if Your Child Has Sleep Apnea

Posted by Darian Dozier on Feb 5, 2022 2:08:00 PM

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that impacts your ability to breathe during the night. Although discussed as a part of adult health, children could also be at risk for sleep apnea. It's important that you recognize if your child has sleep apnea and get them the proper help as proper oxygenation and quality sleep is important for their growth and development. 

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