People that burnout report many symptoms such as reduced job satisfaction, physical complaints, fatigue, sleep disturbances and impaired cognitive performance.
Infographic: Sleep and Caffeine
We use caffeine to counteract the effects of sleepiness.
Trouble Sleeping and a Busy Life
Life is full of activities that can lead to trouble sleeping. Having a sleep disorder like sleep apnea can cause insomnia. It can be hard to find the time to get the proper exercise, nutrition and rest our body needs, while still maintaining both family and professional responsibilities.
EEG technology: These aren’t the droids you’re looking for
Advances in EEG technology may enable you to control things using your mind. Jedi mind control powers may be within our grasp with possible new developments in EEG technology. via GIPHY Currently, recording an EEG requires a technologist trained in placement of the electrodes using the 10-20 system. The 10-20 system stands for placing electrodes…
Respiratory Section of the Sleep Study: To Determine Sleep Apnea
In the respiratory section of the recording we look at the breathing effort, this is what we use to determine the type and severity of sleep apnea. What does this entail? There are belts that are placed around the chest and stomach and record the amount of movement that occurs when you inhale and…
Sleep Study : Breaking down the EEG portion of the PSG
The PSG entails recording an EEG (electroencephalogram), EOG (electrooculogram), EMG (electromyogram), ECG (electrocardiogram), respiratory flow and effort, oximetry, pulse, and body position. This article explains what a sleep technologist looks at in your EEG portion of the PSG.
Baby sleep: The first year of sleep is important for proper development
How does baby sleep? Babies. They are soft, cute, little humans made of love. Infants take some time before they can sleep a full night. There are some aspects of baby sleep that do not carry over into adulthood. The First Year is Important During the first year, babies sleep a lot. Many changes occur…
Sleep divorce: To cosleep or not
Getting a sleep divorce may be needed in order to finally get some well deserved rest. Whether due to a sleep disorder or the inability to get used to sleeping with someone else, sleeping apart works for some couples.
The Bedroom: It has changed from a social spot to a private sanctuary
The nineteenth century saw the bedroom becoming the private place we recognize today. Enjoy your bedroom, it has come a long way.
One Sleep or two sleeps. Monophasic vs. Polyphasic sleep
People would often break their sleep into two sleep sessions. They would wake during the twilight hours and would get up to read and socialize. There is also the concept of the siesta where people would sleep in the afternoon and wake in the evening.