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Sleep Less than 6 Hours May Mean Early Death

Brian Yalung — Fri, 07 May 2010 02:08:52 +0000

For all the workaholics and people who mythically believe that they can be more productive by sleeping less, heed this warning. A new study has found that people who sleep less than 6 hours are putting themselves at risk, possibly leading to early death if they are not careful.

Results of the research indicate that people who sleep less than six hours a night were 12% more likely to die prematurely over the 25 year period than those who slept for 6-8 hours consistently. Researchers described the link between insufficient sleep and early death as “unequivocal.”

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Samantha Ronson Suffering from Lack of Sleep

Brian Yalung — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 23:20:36 +0000

Celebrities and workaholics are known to get less sleep in lieu of productivity but it seems that there is a price to pay for it as far as health is concerned. Among the leading problems include depression, a main element why people like Samantha Ronson choose to keep themselves busy rather than stay at home to relax and sleep.

But mind you, there is a down-side to all of this and it includes sacrificing health due to lack of sleep. Earning a fortune is one thing but the problem is focused on your health.

Take it from Ronson, she knows the price to pay for avoiding depression.

The 31-year-old girlfriend of actress Lindsay Lohan was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in LA yesterday, but is now home doing well.

She wrote on her blog Monday, “I’m home and all good. I was just pretty exhausted from travelling and working too much to buy Chanukah gifts and my Jewish mother was worried about me.

(Source) Showbiz Spy

The Best Gift This Christmas is Sleep

Brian Yalung — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:03:13 +0000

Outside the usual shopping and gift giving that is expected to ensue this holiday season, why not allow workaholics and people on the go a simple yet memorable gift by allowing them to sleep and recharge their lost sleep from the past year. There is not much to spend nor problem to give. They just need to be told to take it easy and rest a bit. Anyway, it is the end of the year and they do deserve a break.

What better ways to give than to have them sleep it off in their homes or wherever they are? That is perhaps the best thing that they can get this Christmas rather than giving them sleeping pills which may only affect other health aspects of their lives.