November 22, 2014
sleep
August 16, 2014
You Can’t Get Too Much Sleep
Don’t listen to the headlines—you need more than seven hours of sleep to play hard.
May 3, 2014
Take A Nap
siestas are beneficial…
- Sleeping for short periods in the day helps memory and cognitive function
- But napping for 30mins or an hour can leave you with a sleep hangover
- This is because you wake yourself during periods of deep sleep
- Instead nap for 10-20mins for a quick refresh
- Or sleep 90mins for a full sleep cycle, with no grogginess when you wake
April 22, 2013
Your Bed Is a Sanctuary
Cherish the silence of your sleeping time. Nocturnal noises negatively affect endurance and lead to health complications.
Here’s an excuse to escape urban life and go camping: Environmental noise—as in that airport you live next to—is more of a nuisance than you probably realize, sapping your energy and risking your health even while you’re not conscious of it, according to a recent review by the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. – Read More –