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An Intelligent Bed for People with Bed Sores

Brian Yalung — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 14:34:53 +0000

Staying or laying bed for longer spells will result into something called Decbitus ulcers or something that is commonly known as bed sores. This is something normal for bed-ridden patients who often have prolonged pressure to their skin for lying in one place for too long.

And for this reason, a new type of bed comes out, aptly called the Intelligent Bed. The bed can reportedly imitate the movements of a healthy person during sleep, doing it by initially lodging the person’s movements as they sleep. The frames of the bed are made from smart materials which can be easily adjusted as needed by the person using it.

Swiss institute Empa developed the Intelligent Bed and is currently undergoing field tests in clinics and hospitals. The bed should be made available in Switzerland before the year ends.

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Sleep More and Eat Less?

Brian Yalung — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 04:37:13 +0000

When you talk about eating profusely, people normally turn to cutting down what they eat as far as added calories is concerned. But according to a study, you can eat less if you sleep more. Does it make sense?

While studies are reliable, it seems like this is similar to sleeping more even if it means craving for something in your stomach. Would that be good or bad? The reason for this is would foregoing sleep in times of hunger possibly lead to other health problems like ulcers?

Losing weight is one thing but affecting the other health concerns is another. We all want to get good sleep and keep fit, but there is some doubt with regards to the reliability of this scientific finding.

(Source) Web MD

Midnight Snacks to Help You Sleep

Brian Yalung — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 09:26:50 +0000

Normally, we have all been accustomed to having midnight snacks in the form of leftovers or sandwiches when we feel hungry. Although some have cautioned people regarding eating before sleeping, there are people who just have to get some things in their stomach to avoid digestive problems such as ulcers or becoming acidic.

But while excess food snacks before bedtime is deemed as something that will keep you awake since you have to wait for all of it to be digested properly before anything else, there are bedtime snacks that you may want to check out to help you sleep.

Bedtime Snacks for Adults
–6-8 oz container of non-fat, flavored yogurt topped with 2 tablespoons low-fat granola cereal
–Sliced apple with 1-2 teaspoons natural peanut butter
–3 cups low-fat popcorn – sprinkled with optional 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese

Bedtime Snacks for Teens–One cup healthy cereal with skim milk
–Low-fat granola bar
–Scoop of vanilla or strawberry low-fat ice cream

Bedtime Snacks for Children
–1/2 cup low-fat vanilla pudding
–1/2 banana with 1-2 teaspoons peanut butter
–One cup skim milk with a bunch of grapes (or other fruit)

(Source) Yahoo Health