I recently enjoyed the audiobook version of Nicholas Carr’s The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains. Yes, I did the audiobook version. Sometimes while I was driving. At double playback speed. Yes, I get the irony…or hypocrisy? In The Shallows, Mr. Carr chronicles the history of various ways we have dessimated information …Read More
“The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains” by Nicholas Carr (Book Recommendation)
Jun 11, 2011
My New Year’s Resolutions-Reflections
Jan 17, 2011
So, I’ve been tracking my 5 New Year’s Resolutions here. I thought I’d do a little update to describe my experiences thus far. Well, as you can see, I’m going better on some than others. In brief, out of 13 days: 1. 5 Minutes of Meditation per day – I’ve hit all 13 days. I’m …Read More
My New Year’s Resolutions
Jan 2, 2011
Hard to believe it is 2011! I find myself saying this about every new year as it arrives. Funny thing about time – it keeps marching on whether you believe it or not. Each year, many of us make resolutions which most of us break (I put myself in this category as well). I’ve have …Read More
Helping Your Child Succeed In School II: Sleep
Sep 26, 2010
In this series of blogs I am writing about things parents can do to help their kids succeed in school. In my previous blog in this series I wrote about the importance of a healthy diet and exercise. Today I would like to talk about sleep. Sleep is a very important part of our life. …Read More
Later School Start Times Leads to Better Academic Achievement
Jul 12, 2010
A recent article in the Scientific American reviewed research about effects of school start time on academic achievement. It probably comes as no surprise to parents of teens, that starting in adolescence, children have “delayed sleep phase” where they start sleep later and sleep later in the morning. In addition, for optimal functioning, teenagers should …Read More
The Importance of Sleep
Dec 1, 2009
There are several simple things that you can try to improve your emotional and physical well-being. One of these is getting enough sleep. As a nation, the U.S. is sleep-deprived. About 100 years ago, we averaged 9.0 hours of sleep. Now we average 6.9 hours per night, and 60% of American men average less than …Read More
The Health Benefits of Yoga
Nov 8, 2009
“Relax your body and mind and let your Spirit soar high.” – Remez Sasson Yoga is a way to relax both your mind and body which allows your spirit to shine. Originating as an ancient Indian practice, yoga is a type of meditation that involves stretching and other exercises including deep breathing and maintaining an …Read More
Depression, Anxiety, and Sleep
Sep 27, 2009
Getting a good night’s rest is imperative to maintaining your health and well-being. Everyone has times where we don’t sleep well for one reason or another. But if you start to have frequent difficulties sleeping, this may be a sign that there are other underlying issues affecting your rest. Depression and anxiety can go hand-in-hand …Read More
Dreams
Aug 25, 2009
“The dream is an involuntary art of poetry” – Jean Paul Richter Dreams are a significant part of our lives. According to Ernest Hartmann, a leading dream researcher, we spend 5 to 15% of our lives dreaming. Dreams offer a glance at the deepest parts of our minds. They allow us to learn more about …Read More
Brain "Power Failures" Result From Sleep Deprivation
Mar 16, 2009
As reported in a recent issue of Scientific American Mind, sleep deprivation can result in “power failures” in the brain. Study participants were deprived of sleep for one night and then received functional MRI scans while doing simple visual tasks. Researchers noted that the participants who stayed awake all night had periodic power failures in …Read More