Why Every Woman Needs A Good Night's Rest

When I began writing in this spot three years ago, the headline of my very first entry was, "Getting Enough Sleep Is Smart, Not Selfish." That post went up at a time when Americans were beginning to focus more on a good night's rest. The subject came into a sharper focus, in part, because wearable technology gave us some specifics. Forget the anecdotal evidence of whether we slept well; with the touch of a button, we could know what time we fell asleep, how long we were out and how often our sleep was interrupted. The study of sleep -- and conversations around it -- began gaining traction. Among those paying keen attention were the folks at the federal government's National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. It makes perfect sense. The institute's mission statement is to "enhance the health of all individuals so that they can live longer and more fulfilling lives" and sleep is a valuable component. Dr. Lenora Johnson is Director of the NHLBI's Office of Science Policy, Engagement, Education, and Communication. It is my pleasure to turn this spot over to her to continue this conversation with a focus on the importance of women getting the proper amount of sleep. *** One of the great joys of working at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is being able to see the cutting-edge research we support as it's emerging. It's truly exciting science, and over the years a lot of it has made a profound difference in how we prevent and treat heart, lung, blood and s...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news