Dear Supporter,
Sleep is as important to maintaining good health as
diet and exercise. Though diet and exercise are critical components of healthy lifestyles, it’s also important to remember that sleep is inherently linked with how we eat (and how much), how we exercise, and how we function on a daily basis. This week we invite you to learn more about the
benefits of sleep and the sleep habits and attitudes of
Americans across ethnicity.
Recent Headlines
- Sleep Linked to Gains in Abdominal Fat
A recent study published in the journal SLEEP found that extremes of sleep duration are related to increases in abdominal fat in persons younger than 40 years old. Researchers found that persons sleeping less than five hours at night gained more abdominal fat over a five year period, versus those who averaged over six hours per night. ...
- African-Americans Report the Busiest Bedtime Routines.
Poll results found that Blacks/African-Americans are the most likely to report performing activities in the hour before going to bed every night or almost every night, specifically watching TV (75%) and/or praying or doing another religious practice (71%). Whether on weekdays/workdays or non-workdays/weekends, Blacks/African-Americans spend much more time in bed without sleeping than the other ethnic groups...
- Lack of Sleep and Health Problems
Former President Bill Clinton recently admitted that lack of sleep added to some of his health problems. "I didn't sleep much for a month, that probably accelerated what was already going on," Clinton said as he counseled young people to make smart health choices while they are young...
- The Big Sleep Show Starts April 17th in Miami, FL
The Big Sleep Show Pavilion is a wholly dedicated, multi-booth exhibit space that represents a “one-stop shop” for consumers interested in learning more about the importance of good sleep and alertness for better health, wellness and safety...
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