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Americans Losing Sleep Over the Economy
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One-third of Americans are losing sleep over the state of the U.S. economy and other personal financial concerns, according to the National Sleep Foundation's 2009 Sleep in America™ poll. |
What Your Sleep Position Says About You
 The U.K. Sleep Assessment and Advisory Service has found that six common sleeping positions say a lot about what type of person you are, according to an article by MyFoxPhilly.com. The positions and what they mean include: |
25 Random Facts about Sleep
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In honor of the latest Internet sensation, the National Sleep Foundation has created a list of 25 random facts about sleep. But we're not restricting this information to our 25 closest friends. Share it with everyone you know! |
Food and How it Affects Your Sleep
 Before you sit down for Thanksgiving dinner, check out these past posts on the different types of foods that can either help you sleep or keep you awake. You might learn something new. |
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Linked to Eye Diseases
 Researchers have discovered associations between obstructive sleep apnea and a variety of eye diseases, including glaucoma and continuous positive airway pressure–associated eye complications, according to a review published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings. |
Why You Shouldn't Skimp on Sleep
 While there are questions about how much sleep is necessary for different age groups or individuals, one thing remains true: You need sleep. It's a basic necessity of life, as important to our health and well-being as air, food and water. When we sleep well, we wake up feeling refreshed, alert and ready to face daily challenges. When we don't, every part of our lives can suffer. |
Buying the Right Mattress for You
 When it comes to a good night's sleep, your bed — specifically your mattress — can be your most important resource. But it can be intimidating purchasing a mattress for the very first time. There are many different options to cater to all types of sleepers. Mattresses may be made of inner springs, foam, fabric, water or air. |
Food That Could Keep You Awake
 Last week, we looked at different types of food that can cause sleepiness. On the flipside, there are plenty of foods and beverages that can keep you up at night, intentionally or not. The most widely known "pick me up" is caffeine. Caffeine is a stimulant that works by blocking the action of hormones in the brain that makes us feel sleepy. |
Food That Could Help You Sleep
 We all know the myth behind turkey and sleepiness. Certain foods such as turkey contain an amino acid called tryptophan that causes sleepiness, potentially resulting in post-Thanksgiving dinner naps everywhere. There is some doubt over whether that is true. Some believe turkey doesn't contain enough tryptophan to be effective. |
Kids Sleep Less With a TV, Computer in Their Bedroom
 Adults these days may not remember their parents yelling at them "Turn off that television/computer and go to sleep!" But they probably find themselves handing out that advice to their children on a nightly basis. |
