A look at the body’s natural time cues: Circadian Rhythms are the natural rhythm of biological and psychological processes that normally cycle in a 24-hour period. They influence our body temperature, sleep and wakefulness, hormone levels. Circadian Cycles are influenced by sunlight and other time cues. For most of us, the cycle is very close…
It is estimated that 50-150 million Americans suffer from a sleep disorder. One of the most common is insomnia, which is characterized by trouble falling or staying asleep. Insomnia is a problem for 1 out of every 3 adults and is most common among women and older adults. If you have ever suffered from insomnia,…
Everybody (men, women, teens and children) needs quality sleep—and everyone depends on sleep to support health, healing, memory, and the ability to function well throughout the day. Why adult men and women both need a recommended seven to eight hours of sleep, how does sleep needs and issues differ from men and women, throughout the…
“According to the survey, nearly 82% of Americans plan to travel this summer, which could be more than 212 million adults throughout the season. This number is down from summer 2023, with 3% fewer people intending to travel at least once this summer.” – The Vacationer This is the time of year for family vacations, summer camping…
Not Just a School Issue, but a National Issue Many school districts and state legislators in the US are beginning to take notice of this imperative discussion of later start times of our schools throughout the nation. Currently California and Florida are the only states with laws on the books, with California beginning in 2022,…
Q&A with Dr. Mark Rasmus, M.D., Medical Director of the NEW Everything Sleep Idaho What was the inspiration behind Everything Sleep Idaho? Due to financial reasons, and a separation from Intermountain Health, Saltzer Health clinic was forced to close its doors as of March 29, 2024. This decision was made at a corporate level without…
As you may have heard, recent decisions at Intermountain Health have led to an unforeseen separation from Saltzer Health.