As we are now squarely in the winter season; the daylight hours are shorter; the weather is colder; and the end of the quarter – accompanied by all of its stress – is here. Seattle has one of the lowest rates of clear skies in the country, with clear skies occurring only about 28% of the ... [Read more...]
Many of us use our smartphones, laptops, or other electronic devices all day long. Technology can help us get our homework done, connect with friends, or entertain ourselves. This can result in spending a great deal of time using screens all the way up until bedtime. In fact, the National Sleep Foundation conducted a poll that ... [Read more...]
Thanksgiving is a time when we spend time with family and friends and can give thanks for everything we are grateful for. For some of us, spending time with family on Thanksgiving can mean navigating complicated family tensions or differing political opinions. Thanksgiving also comes at a time that is close to the end of ... [Read more...]
Be Well: Mindful Yoga will be holding a bonus session of mindfulness and yoga from 6:30am-7:30am on Wednesday, November 23rd in the Hill Hall lounge. This will include 40 minutes of yoga led by a certified instructor, followed by a relaxing time of mindful coloring (supplies provided). Please be sure to bring a yoga mat ... [Read more...]
Sleep researchers agree that exercise helps you sleep. However, popular knowledge has suggested that exercising too close to bedtime is bad for sleep, keeping you awake longer. Here’s the argument for why exercising too close to bedtime can disturb your sleep: At night, your body temperature lowers slightly signaling to your body that it is ... [Read more...]
We know that most adults need 7-9 hours of sleep per night. As students, many of us have difficulty getting that much sleep during the week, and may be getting only 5-6 hours. Consistently getting 6 hours of sleep or less during the week can put us in a state of sleep debt. How do ... [Read more...]
Sleep is an essential part of life. As humans, we typically spend up to one-third of our lives asleep. On average, the National Sleep Foundation recommends 7-9 hours per night for adults. Although researchers are still learning about why we need sleep, we already know a lot about how and why we sleep. Watch the ... [Read more...]
Sleep is important for faculty, staff, and students. Getting an adequate amount of sleep helps faculty and staff perform their job duties to the best of their abilities and helps students participate fully in their education. According to research conducted by the National Sleep Foundation, the following amounts of sleep are recommended for each age ... [Read more...]