Tired of the Election – So Are They! Sleep and the Candidates

Science Daily has a short but interesting article on the 2008 Presidential candidates and their sleep schedules. Candidates, with their insanely busy travel and appearance schedules, are not getting enough sleep. From the full article, “Sleep deprivation can have a severe impact on a candidate’s mood and performance, increasing the likelihood of a memory lapse, a risky decision, a critical mistake, an improper comment or an angry outburst.”

Source:

American Academy of Sleep Medicine (2008, February 4). Election 2008: Sleep Deprivation A Tough Opponent For Presidential Candidates. ScienceDaily. Retrieved February 4, 2008, from http://www.sciencedaily.com­/releases/2008/02/080201155650.htm

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Having Trouble Sleeping? Your Cell Phone may be to Blame

According to a recent study of 35 men and 36 women between 18 and 45 found that cell phones may interfere with our sleep. According to a BBC article about the study, one group of participants in the study was exposed to radiation similar to that emitted by mobile phones; the control group was not emitted to the same radiation. Participants that were exposed to the radiation were not able to reach the deep stages of sleep as quickly as the control group.

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The Sleep Blog does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Instead, this website provides general information for educational purposes only. Always seek the advice of a qualified health care provider if you have questions or concerns regarding any medical condition or treatment.

Quick2Sleep – Does it really work?

We just got wind of an interesting product aimed at those who have trouble falling asleep, it’s called Quick2Sleep. Each dose looks like a breath mint strip (the kind that dissolve on your tongue), and they claim that you will fall asleep within 15 minutes of taking one. Quick2Sleep sounds too good to be true, but we haven’t tried it yet, so we won’t pass judgment. According to the Quick2Sleep website,

Quick 2 Sleep™ is 100% natural, nonprescription and non-habit forming.  You get your full 8 hours of sleep to awake rested and enjoy your day!  Nature’s Quick 2 Sleep™ is the most effective, convenient, and fastest acting insomnia remedy available.

Nature’s Quick 2 Sleep™ is an edible strip. That means no more swallowing tablets or pills! It contains all natural ingredients, which are absorbed instantly in your mouth.  Nature’s Quick 2 Sleep™ helps you to get to sleep in 15 minutes or less to ensure that you get a full nights’ sleep. 

 If you have tried Quick2Sleep, we would be very interested in hearing about your experience, so please leave a comment below.

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Important:
The Sleep Blog does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Instead, this website provides general information for educational purposes only. Always seek the advice of a qualified health care provider if you have questions or concerns regarding any medical condition or treatment.