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Another Reason to Get More Sleep: Performance
Your lack of sleep could be affecting your performance at the gym...
The amount of sleep a person gets affects his or her physical health, emotional well-being, mental abilities, productivity and now performance too. Studies have associated lack of sleep with serious health problems such as an increased risk of depression, obesity, cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes.
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Sleepless in West Virginia
Last night I was up late firing my glue gun at the finishing details on my daughter's Halloween costume, so I was a little groggy this morning. Most of the time I do get plenty of rest, but according to a recent study, sleeplessness is a major US problem. Americans suffer from chronic lack of sleep, and the problem is most prevalent in the southeastern United States, particularly in West Virginia.
Celebrity Trainer Gunnar Peterson Says Get More Sleep
Celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson is no stranger to pet projects. Not only did he help Jennifer Lopez train for her triathlon last Fall, he also teamed up with Molly Sims to help the canine set get some more exercise with the PetFit Challenge. These days he is teaming up with Gatorade to spread the fitness word, which he did at the G Gym during the Sundance Film Festival.
Americans Get More Sleep Than You Think
We may be running around too much and working too hard, but at least Americans are getting plenty of sleep. A new study, entitled "Not So Deprived: Sleep in America," indicates that US sleepers are getting about eight hours of shuteye a night, despite conventional wisdom to the contrary.
The recent research, from the University of Maryland, goes against the annual data released by the National Sleep Foundation (which, by the way, is partly funded by manufacturers of sleeping pills).
Another Reason to Get More Sleep: Exercise Motivation
It's a vicious cycle. You don't sleep well because you don't exercise and then you don't exercise because you don't sleep well.
Recent research has found that sleep deprivation is a key player in inactivity as feeling sluggish or lacking energy during waking hours isn’t very conducive to exercise motivation and can cause excessive inactivity.
Why We Overeat: Lack of Sleep
We know that healthy portion sizes are the way to go if we're trying to slim down or maintain a healthy weight. So why is it that we're so quick to overdo it when it comes to eating? Health magazine suggests one reason may be that you're not getting enough Zs.
Sleep apnea
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Symptoms
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Prognosis
- Diagnosis
- Lifestyle Changes
- Treatment
- Dental Devices
- Surgery
- Resources
- References
- Obstructive sleep apnea may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, indicates research presented at the American Thoracic Society conference.
Insomnia
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes of Short-Term or Tra...
- Causes of Chronic Insomnia...
- Risk Factors
- Prognosis
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Medications
- Resources
- References
- Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) and severe facial swelling (angioedema), which can occur even the first time a drug is taken
- Complex sleep-related behaviors, such as sleep driving, making phone calls, and preparing and eating food while asleep
Prep For Your Workout the Night Before
Once the girls are asleep, one thing on my to-do list before going to sleep is to get ready for the next day's workout. It's such a relief to avoid the stress of running around trying to find my favorite sports bra in the morning, and once it's all planned out the night before, it's more likely to happen. Here are some things you can do the night before to get ready for your workouts.
An Alarm Clock That Motivates You to Work Out?
I'm a fan of early morning workouts; they wake up the body and the mind. I always have way more energy the rest of the day, and feel good knowing I don't have to try and squeeze a workout in later. The problem is, motivating in the morning is not the easiest, and most of the time when my alarm clock goes off, I want to throw it out the window and sleep for another hour.
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