How Much Sleep Do Kids Need?
News from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine shows that most parents aren’t aware of the amount of sleep their children require, yet sleep is one of the most important factors in proper physical health, growth and development. With back to school around the corner, now is the right time to get kids back into a healthy bedtime routine. The following from CBC provides the newly recommended guidelines to help you achieve this.
Trouble Sleeping? We Have Solutions For You!
Do you have trouble sleeping at night? You’re not alone! There are many factors that can lead to sleep difficulties including: stress, work, family, lifestyle, diet and medical conditions. Sleep is vital to our mental and physical health, and lack of sleep negatively affects productivity and function. Check out our OT-V video “Improving Sleep” for OT recommended tips to achieve a better sleep.
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Trouble Sleeping?
Do you have trouble sleeping at night? You’re not alone! There are many factors that can lead to sleep difficulties including: stress, work, family, lifestyle, diet and medical conditions. Sleep is vital to our mental and physical health, and lack of sleep negatively affects productivity and function. Check out our OT-V video “Improving Sleep” for OT recommended tips to achieve a better sleep.
From A to ZZZ: Achieve Better Sleep
It’s National Sleep Awareness Week across the US and, with the disrupting time change ahead, what better time to discuss the importance of sleep. “The Power of Sleep” from Time Magazine discusses the value of sleep for your body and mind, and most importantly your brain.
According to a 2002 survey by Statistics Canada approximately 3.5 million Canadians struggle with sleep. If you or someone you love has trouble falling or staying asleep check out the latest in our OT-V series: Improving Sleep and get a good night’s rest.
Rest Is Key To Maintaining Brain Health
A good nights’ sleep and taking quiet time for yourself are vital to both physical and cognitive health. But with the hectic nature of our world, how do you find the time? Schedule it in! Take some time each day to enjoy a nature walk, read, meditate or have a nap; your body will thank you! The following from Scientific American discusses the importance of these types of rest and the impact this has on your brain.