Lack of Sleep at Midlife Is Bad for Your Health

Many of the women I talk to tell me that lack of sleep is one of the biggest side effects of menopause, but they accept it as part of life. Now, though, there’s reason to be more wary of midlife insomnia, because lack of good quality sleep can triple the risk for a heart attack.… Continue reading Lack of Sleep at Midlife Is Bad for Your Health

The Truth about Naps

Taking a nap often sounds like a great idea, especially if you’ve had trouble sleeping the night before. But how good is it for you? Here, the experts from the Mayo Clinic break it down. Unquestionably, naps can help revitalize you. The benefits, according to the Mayo experts, also include relaxation; fatigue reduction; increased alertness;… Continue reading The Truth about Naps

Sleeping on the Job? Actually, That’s a Good Thing

Employees seeking to boost their productivity at work should take a nap, according to a University of Michigan study published online in June 2015 in Personality and Individual Differences. The findings show that taking a nap may be an effective strategy to counteract impulsive behavior and to boost tolerance for frustration. Napping, the researchers say,… Continue reading Sleeping on the Job? Actually, That’s a Good Thing