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Why the Proper Length of Sleep is Relevant
0 Comments Published by Brian Yalung April 29th, 2008 in Health Issues, How to sleep better, SLEEP News, Sleep Business.
As far as getting the proper amount of sleep is concerned, a lot of things have to be considered. Respite is surely something that will suffer but it can go beyond that. Depending on what your line of profession is, areas such as decision-making and cognitive thinking are sure to be affected as well.
Remember that if you are not sleeping properly, chances are you will have to consider the consequences. Sleep may be a sign of laziness to some but if you look beyond this, you will find that it has a bearing in practically anything we do. Don’t overlook it. It may be something you can recount as crucial in your life.
“If all you need is that amount, fine,” says Horne, “but cutting down to five hours or less is certainly not recommended, particularly for people whose lifestyles are already overburdened.” In fact, says Horne, the cumulative effects of too little sleep won’t just leave people tetchy - it is potentially risky.
There is plenty of evidence that long-term sleep deprivation can be unhealthy. Horne says that it can affect decision-making and cognitive functioning, and contribute to obesity, metabolic syndrome and related problems.
(Source) Timesonline
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Career Dedication Affects Sleep Patterns
0 Comments Published by Brian Yalung April 26th, 2008 in Health Issues, SLEEP News, Sleep Business, Sleep Issues.
As far as sleeping soundly and as prescribed is concerned, a Canadian study revealed that high earners tend to sleep less than the average take-home pay worker obviously due to the fact that they spend more time of dedicating their time to work rather than going home and recharging after a day.
This is really something elementary. We all know the level of dedication that some people put towards their work and some have set aside sleep to make sure that they achieve what they want as far as career and profession is concerned. These are career-oriented people who could care less about their health at the prime of their lives but while it may be a great reprieve for the meantime, consideration towards overall health in the long run will surely take its toll.
A new study has found women get more sleep than men, but they also have a tougher time getting to sleep and staying asleep.
The Statistics Canada study also found Canadians earning $60,000 or more a year slept 40 minutes less on any given day in 2005 than someone who made $20,000.
It says high-income Canadians tend to dedicate more time to their paid work, spend less time with their children and less time engaged in leisure activities — so their lifestyle affects their sleep patterns.
(Source) Canoe.ca
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