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Historian Anna Bennett has a book to write. She also has an insomniac toddler, a precocious, death-obsessed seven-year-old, and a frequently absent ecologist husband who has brought them all to Colsay, a desolate island in the Hebrides, so he can count the puffins. Ferociously sleep-deprived, torn between mothering and her desire for the pleasures of work and solitude, Anna becomes haunted by the discovery of a baby's skeleton in the garden of their house. Her narrative is punctuated by letters home, written 200 years before, by May, a young, middle-class midwife desperately trying to introduce modern medicine to the suspicious, insular islanders. The lives of these two characters intersect unexpectedly in this deeply moving but also at times blackly funny story about maternal ambivalence, the way we try to control children, and about women's vexed and passionate relationship with work. Moss's second novel displays an exciting expansion of her range - showing her to be both an excellent comic writer and a novelist of great emotional depth.
Night Waking is a brilliantly observed comedy of 21st-century manners. It's also a tightly plotted mystery that keeps the reader wondering, and hoping, until the final page' - Louise Welch
We think of sleep as a waste of time. A time when we are literally doing nothing. Yet every human on the planet spends several hours each day asleep. We are not alone. Almost every animal enjoys some form of sleep. The idea that millions of years of evolution resulted in this ability for no reason at all is ludicrous. When we are asleep we are not dormant. In fact, it is the busiest time of the day. For the past sixty years, a small number of scientists have dedicated their lives to studying the sleeping mind. This work has resulted in a series of remarkable techniques that can help people to recognize dangerous levels of sleep deprivation, get a great night's sleep, avoid nightmares, learn in their sleep, take productive power naps, decode dreams, and create a perfect nocturnal fantasy. Until now, these discoveries have been restricted to academic journals and University conferences. Professor Richard Wiseman journeys deep into this dark world and meets the vampire-like scientists who go to work when everyone else is heading for bed. Carrying out his own nocturnal mass participation studies along the way, Wiseman presents the definitive guide to the surprising new science of sleep and dreaming. For years the self-development movement has focused on improving people's waking lives. It is now time for us all to unlock that missing third of our days.
Sleep and Aging provides a unique and timely collection of review articles that cover the gamut of basic and clinical aspects of sleep and the abnormalities in sleep associated with aging and neurological disorders that occur during aging. From the evolutionary basis of sleep and its normal functions in processes such as learning and memory, to considerations of the roles of sleep abnormalities in neurological disorders such as depression, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, the chapters are written by experts in the field. Several chapters focus on signalling pathways involved in sleep regulation and abnormalities in sleep, including those activated by serotonin and BDNF. Basic and clinical research on insomnia, sleep apnea and other disorders of sleep, are covered thus providing students and scientists at all levels with a valuable source of information to advance their understanding of this important topic in aging, biology and medicine. The circuits in the brain involved in sleep regulation, their neurochemistry, how they are altered in disorders of sleep and current clinical treatments of various sleep disorders are reviewed. The important role of sleep disturbances in neurodegenerative disorders is described and research in this particular area is leading to a better understanding of the relationships between synaptic plasticity, neuronal degeneration and the clinical manifestations of disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and depression. This book is a must for scientists, as well as non-scientists, who are interested in the neurobiology of aging, sleep and neurodegenerative disorders.
Author : Institute of Medicine Publisher : National Academies Press Page : 425 pages File Size : 27,38 MB Release : 2006-10-13 Category : Medical ISBN : 0309101115
Clinical practice related to sleep problems and sleep disorders has been expanding rapidly in the last few years, but scientific research is not keeping pace. Sleep apnea, insomnia, and restless legs syndrome are three examples of very common disorders for which we have little biological information. This new book cuts across a variety of medical disciplines such as neurology, pulmonology, pediatrics, internal medicine, psychiatry, psychology, otolaryngology, and nursing, as well as other medical practices with an interest in the management of sleep pathology. This area of research is not limited to very young and old patientsâ€"sleep disorders reach across all ages and ethnicities. Sleep Disorders and Sleep Deprivation presents a structured analysis that explores the following: Improving awareness among the general public and health care professionals. Increasing investment in interdisciplinary somnology and sleep medicine research training and mentoring activities. Validating and developing new and existing technologies for diagnosis and treatment. This book will be of interest to those looking to learn more about the enormous public health burden of sleep disorders and sleep deprivation and the strikingly limited capacity of the health care enterprise to identify and treat the majority of individuals suffering from sleep problems.
“Suspense filled psychological thriller.” —Literary Guild “Will scare the hell out of all but the most lionhearted.” —Publishers Weekly “A terrifying novel about paranoia.” —Chicago Sun-Times “Will grab you right by the psyche.” —Pittsburgh Post-Gazette “Continually engrossing.” —Los Angeles Times “Supremely suspenseful.” —Doubleday Book Club “Will have those little hairs standing at brittle attention.” —Post-Gazette (Boston) “Powerful and disturbing.” —Mystery Guild “Explosive shocker.” —The News-Sentinel (Fort Wayne) “For thriller fans and serious literature readers.” —Green Valley News (Arizona) “The work of a real pro.” —Houston Chronicle “Keeps the reader guessing-entranced.” —The Post-Standard (Syracuse) “Wrenching study of people under pressure.” —Quote magazine
FALLING ASLEEP EASILY AND WAKING UP REFRESHED GET A QUALITY NIGHT'S SLEEP WITH SMALL CHANGES THAT WILL IMPROVE YOUR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH ABOUT THIS BOOK Sleep is an essential part of life. It’s the time when you restore your mind and body, and without it, you can’t function properly. The more you sleep, the more refreshed and invigorated you feel throughout the day. Sleep also plays an important role in weight management and disease prevention. Research has shown that people who get enough sleep are less likely to develop chronic diseases such as diabetes or heart disease. They also have lower rates of depression than those who don't get enough restful slumber. In fact, one study found that getting just one extra hour of shut eye each night reduces the risk of obesity-related health problems by about 35%!! CONTENT Introduction Why Does The Quality Of Your Sleep Matter? How Long Should You Sleep Per Night? What Is Sleep Inertia? What Is Sleep Drunkenness? Why Inadequate Sleep Can Affect Mood? Why Inadequate Sleep Can Disrupt Your Concentration? How Inadequate Sleep Messes With Your Weight? What Are The Health Risks Of Sleep Deficiency? Why Is It Important To Establish Regular Sleep Habits? How To Create A Sleep-Friendly Environment? What’s The Best Room Temperature To Fall Asleep Easily? Why Exercising Regularly Helps You Sleep Better? Why Should You Avoid Heavy Meals Before Bedtime To Sleep Well? How Does Blue Light Exposure Interfere With Your Sleep? Why Should You Expose Yourself To Sunlight Each Morning To Stay Alert Throughout The Day? Why Should You Limit Nicotine To Sleep Better? Why Should You Limit Caffeine To Sleep Better? Why Is It Important To Have The Right Mattress To Sleep Well? Why Should You Avoid Alcohol Before Bed To Sleep Well? How To Reduce Background Noise To Sleep Better? How To Prevent Frequent Urination At Night To Sleep Better? What Are The Best Natural Supplements To Help You Sleep Better? How To Wake Up Gently To Avoid Grogginess? When To Suspect You Might Have An Undiagnosed Sleep Disorder? ABOUT THE SAPIENS NETWORK The content in this guide is based on extensive official research and comes from a variety of sources, mostly from books published by experts who have mastered each of the topics presented here and who are backed by internationally recognized careers. Therefore, the reader will be able to acquire a large amount of knowledge from more than one reliable and specialized source. This happens because we rely only on official and endorsed media. In addition, we also collect information from different web pages, courses, biographies, and interviews, so we give the reader a broad overview of their topics of interest. We have not only checked that the sources of knowledge are relevant, but we have also made a very careful selection of the final information that makes up this guide. With great practicality, we have compiled the most useful concepts and put them in a way that are easiest for the reader to learn. Our ultimate goal is to simplify all the ideas that they are fully understandable and so that the reader can enjoy a pleasant, practical, and simple reading. This is why we strive to provide only the key information from each expert. In this guide, the reader will not find redundancies or unnecessary or irrelevant content. Each chapter covers the essential and leaves out everything that could be deemed as extra or that does not add anything new to the selected concepts. Thus, the reader will be able to enjoy a text where they will easily find specialized information that comes exclusively from experts and that has been selected with the greatest effectiveness.
Babies who cry a lot, or are unsettled in the night, are common sources of concern for parents and, consequently, costly problems for health services. In this book, Ian St James-Roberts summarises the evidence concerning infant crying and sleeping problems to provide a new evidence-based approach to these common challenges for parents and health services. The book begins by distinguishing between infant and parental parts of the problems and provides guidelines for assessing each issue. Topics covered include: • the pros and cons of 'infant-demand' versus 'limit-setting' forms of parenting • causes of infant 'colicky' crying and night waking • effects of night-time separations on infant attachments • interventions such as swaddling, herbal remedies, and 'controlled crying.' Since there is now firm evidence that parents' vulnerabilities and cultural backgrounds affect how problems are defined and guidance is acted upon, and that parents who wish to do so can reduce infant crying and unsettled night waking, social factors are considered alongside medical issues. Translating research evidence into practical tools and guidance, The Origins, Prevention and Treatment of Infant Crying and Sleeping Problems will be essential reading for a wide range of healthcare professionals including mental health staff, social workers, midwives, health visitors, community physicians and paediatricians.
Provides advice on all aspects of infant care from the members of the American Academy of Pediatrics, discussing such topics as behavior, growth, immunizations, and safety.