Spring Forward or Stay Put? California’s Daylight Saving Dilemma
Spring Forward or Stay Put? California’s Daylight Saving Dilemma Many Californians share a dream: to stop resetting their clocks for daylight saving time. In 2018, a majority of California voters supported doing just that. Yet here we are six years later, dreading the turn of the clocks in a couple of weeks when everyone in California (along with a majority of Americans) will collectively lose an hour of time. On Sunday,...
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Insomnia: Tackling a Common Sleep Disorder
“There are some nights when sleep plays coy, aloof and disdainful. And all the wiles that I employ to win its service to my side are useless as wounded pride, and much more painful.” —Maya Angelou, “Insomniac,” Shaker Why Don’t You Sing?, 1983 Have you ever found yourself lying awake in bed, unable to fall asleep? You’re not alone. Insomnia has many causes and affects people from all walks of life, including celebrities. One such celebrity is the talented...
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“M” is for May and Mental health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Now, more than ever, stress and anxiety are on the rise. For one thing, how does sleep affect mental health? You might not realize it, but sleep and mental health are deeply intertwined. Sleep deprivation can lead to mood swings, anxiety, and impaired cognitive function. Meanwhile, mental health struggles can make it harder to get quality sleep. Addressing sleep issues is one of the...
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