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Even in flies, enriched learning drives need for sleep, study finds

24 Jun
ScienceDaily (2011-06-23) -- Just like human teenagers, fruit flies that spend a day buzzing around the "fly mall" with their companions need more sleep. That's because the environment makes their brain circuits grow dense new synapses and they need sleep to dial back the energy needs of their stimulated brains, according to a new study by sleep researchers.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/06/110623141316.htm

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NPR: Why hammocks make sleep easier. Rocking (pun intended) research on #sleep #strokerecovery #neuroplasticity

21 Jun
Hammock

Learned about sleep spindles in this article.  We follow the Sounder Sleep approach here, but hey a hammock is good too.

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Sleep challenged? Rest Assured recommended for sleeping deeply #insomnia #sleep #feldenkrais

30 Mar

9 Steps to Perfect Health: #8 Sleep More Deeply

A great blog piece on ideas for sleep and way at the bottom at clear endorsement for a program we carry, Rest Assured, which you can purchase Rest Assured at our store.
 
"The Rest Assured program has simple, easy-to-follow breathing and movement exercises designed to promote daytime relaxation and a good night’s sleep."

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