Tag: Sleep
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Unplug and Recharge
On ‘Mindful Motivator Challenge,’ hosts Jessica Reyes and Patricia Wu challenge you to spend an hour before bedtime without screens. Try reading or listening to soothing music instead. Improved sleep quality The blue light emitted from screens can disrupt your sleep cycle. By avoiding screens before bed, you allow your body to naturally produce melatonin,…
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Can You Be Blamed for Cheating in Your Dreams?
On “What’s Trending”, host Patricia Wu and Ryan Heapy discuss about a new article exploring the meaning behind cheating in your dreams. Dreams Are Mysterious We still don’t fully understand the function of dreams. They might be a way for our minds to work through difficult emotions and experiences. Focus on Reality While dreams can…
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Your Job Might Be Killing You Quicker
On ‘Psychology Behind the Headlines,’ hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest therapist Joann ‘JoJo’ Venant discuss a long-term study showing troubling links between late-night work, poor sleep, and health problems down the road. The Risks of Late Night Work A new study finds that young adults who frequently work late or overnight shifts could…
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America’s Sleep Crisis: What’s Keeping Us Up?
On ‘Psychology Behind the Headlines,’ hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest therapist Ryan Heapy discuss about the surprising reasons why so many Americans are struggling to get a good night’s sleep. Technology use before bed sabotages good sleep It’s not just about willpower – sometimes your phone is sabotaging those early bedtimes! Why a…
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Can’t Sleep? Phone Addiction Could Be Why
In today’s ‘Psychology Behind the Headlines’,hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest therapist Joann ‘JoJo’ Venant discuss a recent study has found that excessive phone use, especially those late-night scrolling sessions, can contribute to insomnia. The Blue Light Problem That blue light from your phone screen can mess with your body’s natural sleep signals. Disconnect…
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The Future of Safety: Blood Test Detects Lack Of Sleep
Hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu and guest Dr. Kristen Gurdak discuss a new blood test that can pinpoint extreme fatigue caused by sleep deprivation. Australian scientists have created this test that achieves a remarkable 99.2% accuracy rate in identifying signs of sleep deprivation. Could this become a future tool to enhance safety on the roads…
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Your Sleep Can Improve With More Nature In your Surroundings
Can a few more trees help you sleep better? A new study suggests it could! In “Psychology Behind the Headlines” segment, host Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest MHTN Chief Medical Officer Dr. Dan Bober discuss about research showing a connection between living on greener streets and improved sleep quality. The Green Sleep Connection This…
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Sleep Deprivation: A Silent Health Crisis
Are you constantly tired? It’s not just you. Hosts Jessica Reyes and Patricia Wu cover a new study reveals that chronic sleep deprivation is alarmingly common, especially among middle-aged adults. Smartphones, financial worries, and juggling responsibilities are major factors keeping us awake at night. But what are the real consequences? In this “Psych Behind the…
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This App Changes How Stress is Handled
Mindfulness apps are getting a lot of attention, but how do they help with stress management, anxiety, and sleep? In this segment of Wellness Tool box, hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest therapist Janet Bayramyan weighs in on apps like Headspace and offers tips for finding what works best for you. Janet emphasizes the…
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The Urgent Call for Later School Start Times
Hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest psychiatrist Dr. Dan Bober discuss the research on teenage sleep patterns. Consistency Over Duration The critical role of consistent sleep schedules over merely long hours of rest for improving teens’ mood and academic performance. The Early Start Dilemma Dr. Bober emphasizes the detrimental impact of early school start…