Sleep:Coping With Less Sleep
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Perspectives on Coping
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Asleep at the WheelDoug was pulled over by a cop
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Life ChangesDonna was forced to quit her job
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Losing WeightDoug is taking control and exercising
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Road to RecoveryI am going to beat this
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How to Protect Yourself From Daytime Sleepiness on Your Commute and at Work
Eight solutions for nine-to-five fatigue
Working-class America has a dangerous problem on its hands: As we squeeze more into our days—work, families, gym memberships, full social calendars, and longer commutes—we're becoming more sleep-deprived, which can cause problems on the job or during the ride home... Read More
Accepting Life With Less Sleep: How One Insomniac Made Peace With Her Diagnosis
Jo knows that how she feels during the day is more important than how many hours she sleeps
Finding a cure for chronic insomnia can be a long, bumpy road: Drugs probably won't work forever, and cognitive-behavioral therapy—in which a doctor helps you change your habits and understand your sleep issues—takes practice and patience... Read More
Napping: Helpful or Harmful? The Pros and Cons of Daytime Resting
Sleeping during the day may leave you wide awake at bedtime
Getting some sleep, even a short afternoon nap, may seem like a good thing for people with sleep disorders. But for those with insomnia and an already decreased desire to sleep at night, midday shut-eye can actually be counterproductive... Read More
ONLINE RESOURCES
The Best Websites to Help You Cope With Less Sleep
- Site: Drowsy Driving
- Who it's for: Licensed drivers or concerned passengers
- Why we like it: Part of the National Sleep Foundation, the site explains the warning signs of driving while tired and how to prevent them. Our favorite part: eight video clips featuring real people (like Alex Trebek!) and real risks.
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5 Energy-Boosting Snacks to Keep You Going All Afternoon
- 1/2 cup sliced banana (or a small apple) with 1 tablespoon peanut butterEat this because: Midday snacks should contain about 100 calories or 15 grams of carbohydrates. The natural sweetness in fruit takes longer to metabolize than the processed sugars you'll find in candy. And the protein in peanut butter provides a long-lasting form of energy.
