Tonight, in many parts of the world, we turn the clocks back and gain one hour of sleep. I have written about the importance of getting enough sleep. Today, the BBC published a helpful article on 10 things to know about sleep.
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Blue light blues
Prolonged exposure to artificial blue light from electronic devices and screens can cause eyestrain, headaches, physical and mental fatigue. Right now as you are reading this post, you are exposed to artificial blue light. During the day, exposure to blue light – natural or artificial – boosts your mood and keeps you alert. However, after the sun goes […]
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Sleep your way to the top
We’re often told that we need more sleep, but it’s easier said than done. Our fast-paced society and glowing computer screens make it difficult for us to get the right amount of sleep. How often do we push ourselves to get that last email out or complete that late evening task? Or watch just one more YouTube video? How often do […]
Read moreTom Rath: Growing old in better health
Small choices change everything. At age 16, Tom was diagnosed with a genetic condition called Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL). He was told that his condition was a rare mutation of VHL and that he would develop cancerous growths throughout his body. His doctor explained that he would develop cancer in his kidneys, adrenal glands, pancreas, brain […]
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Winston Churchill: The power of napping
“You must sleep sometime between lunch and dinner, and no halfway measures. Take off your clothes and get into bed. That’s what I always do. Don’t think you will be doing less work because you sleep during the day. That’s a foolish notion held by people who have no imagination. You will be able to […]
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Health Continuum 