http://thevisualmd.com/read_guide.php?idc=1443 en-EN The Make Sleep a Priority Health Center includes the following topics: http://backend.userland.com/rss http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/make_sleep_a_priority/make_sleep_a_priority_video http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/make_sleep_a_priority/make_sleep_a_priority_video Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:42:59 -0500
Get a good night's sleep to improve your memory, metabolism and overall health One night of insufficient or interrupted sleep can ruin your ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/make_sleep_a_priority/why_do_we_need_sleep http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/make_sleep_a_priority/why_do_we_need_sleep Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:46:11 -0500
When we wake from a good night's sleep, we feel physically refreshed But recharging our batteries for the day to come is only one of ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/make_sleep_a_priority/we_sleep_in_cycles http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/make_sleep_a_priority/we_sleep_in_cycles Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:47:36 -0500
Our sleep progresses through four distinct cycles, and important upkeep tasks are going on during each one. We start out in light sleep, also called ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/make_sleep_a_priority/how_much_do_we_need http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/make_sleep_a_priority/how_much_do_we_need Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:50:26 -0500
Our sleep occurs in distinct stages. There are successive stages of “quiet” sleep followed by a stage of rapid-eye movement (REM) sleep. Going through all ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/make_sleep_a_priority/your_inner_clock http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/make_sleep_a_priority/your_inner_clock Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:53:03 -0500
A pacemaker region of your brain teams up with light cues from your environment to control your body's sleeping and waking schedule. PART 1 The Clock in ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/make_sleep_a_priority/in_your_dreams http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/make_sleep_a_priority/in_your_dreams Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:54:59 -0500
Your dreams take place mostly in the REM phase of sleep. That much we know. What they mean and why we have them is still ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/make_sleep_a_priority/sleep_helps_your_body_rebuild http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/make_sleep_a_priority/sleep_helps_your_body_rebuild Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:58:28 -0500
Most systems slow down when you sleep, but the body's systems for cell repair and growth kick into high gear. PART 1 The Body Shop Nighttime is when ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/make_sleep_a_priority/sleep_helps_you_remember http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/make_sleep_a_priority/sleep_helps_you_remember Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:00:24 -0500
What you learn during your waking hours is filed away for safekeeping as you sleep. PART 1 Your Sleeping Brain Builds a Library of Facts The hippocampus is ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/make_sleep_a_priority/sleep_helps_you_fight_illness http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/make_sleep_a_priority/sleep_helps_you_fight_illness Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:02:11 -0500
What do we do when a flu bug hits us like a ton of bricks? Retreat to bed, if we can. Your body needs the ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/make_sleep_a_priority/sleep_and_your_weight http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/make_sleep_a_priority/sleep_and_your_weight Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:50:26 -0500
How can interrupted sleep affect weight management? Scientists have found that two important appetite-control hormones, leptin and ghrelin, are regulated during our sleep cycles. The ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/make_sleep_a_priority/sleep_fights_weight_gain http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/make_sleep_a_priority/sleep_fights_weight_gain Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:04:23 -0500
Your appetite control hormones and metabolism are thrown off balance when you don't get enough sleep. PART 1 The Appetite Control Hormones Some factors contributing to the obesity ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/make_sleep_a_priority/sleep_keeps_you_alert http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/make_sleep_a_priority/sleep_keeps_you_alert Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:06:26 -0500
When you don't sleep well, your motor skills and alertness level suffer. Here's why. PART 1 Sleep Loss Makes You Lose Your Edge Performance of many physical and ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/make_sleep_a_priority/sleep_helps_control_stress http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/make_sleep_a_priority/sleep_helps_control_stress Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:09:02 -0500
Your stress hormone levels plummet when you sleep. Those who get enough sleep report fewer negative moods and less stress. PART 1 Sleep and Stress Hormones Cortisol, a ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/make_sleep_a_priority/could_you_have_sleep_apnea http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/make_sleep_a_priority/could_you_have_sleep_apnea Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:53:03 -0500
Sleep apnea is a serious disorder that occurs when people's throats close off and they stop breathing during sleep. People who suffer from sleep apnea ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/make_sleep_a_priority/the_dangers_of_sleep_apnea http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/make_sleep_a_priority/the_dangers_of_sleep_apnea Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:10:53 -0500
This breathing disorder can interrupt sleep dozens of times a night, without the sufferer knowing. PART 1 What is Sleep Apnea? Obstructive sleep apnea can rob a person ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/make_sleep_a_priority/why_kids_need_their_sleep http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/make_sleep_a_priority/why_kids_need_their_sleep Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:12:54 -0500
Sleep helps kids grow, learn and stay active. PART 1 The Kids Are Awake In a recent, extensive study of 1,400 U.S. kids' sleep habits, sleep deficiency was ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/make_sleep_a_priority/seniors_need_sleep http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/make_sleep_a_priority/seniors_need_sleep Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:55:20 -0500
Contrary to popular belief, seniors do not need less sleep. They simply tend to get less sleep. In adulthood and the senior years, more than ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/make_sleep_a_priority/best_bets_at_bedtime_food http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/make_sleep_a_priority/best_bets_at_bedtime_food Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:15:15 -0500
What and when to eat to get a better night's sleep. Two amino acids found in many foods, tryptophan and tyrosine, can make ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/make_sleep_a_priority/best_bets_at_bedtime_drink http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/make_sleep_a_priority/best_bets_at_bedtime_drink Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:17:35 -0500
If you love coffee or strong tea, you already know that caffeine is a stimulant. That rush is much more important than the flavor to ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/make_sleep_a_priority/best_bets_at_bedtime_exercise http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/make_sleep_a_priority/best_bets_at_bedtime_exercise Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:19:08 -0500
Save the heavy workouts for earlier in the day, and try soothing stretches and balance work near bedtime. Being very active and maintaining your cardiovascular ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/make_sleep_a_priority/best_bets_at_bedtime_other_activities http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/make_sleep_a_priority/best_bets_at_bedtime_other_activities Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:20:52 -0500
Don't get all worked up! Relax with a book, sewing project or puzzle. Keep lights and sound volume low. Don't get into your ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/make_sleep_a_priority/sleep_gadgets_and_gear http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/wellness/make_sleep_a_priority/sleep_gadgets_and_gear Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:22:40 -0500
You need a dark, cool, quiet space in which to sleep. Many tools are available to help you block out light and sound so your ...]]>