Blog posts with the tag "Sleep"

Often in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia workshops, the personal reactions of the providers attending to recommended interventions is palpable in the room – even when the room is virtual. On the surface, so many of the interventions are counterintuitive: Reduce time in bed when a person is that sleep deprived? Don’t go to bed early even if they actually feel sleepy for once? Wake up early on weekends even without any schedule obligations? Don’t relax in bed before bedtime? Of course, once we explain the rationale things seem much more logical.

Wearables have become increasingly popular over the last few years, and chances are high that you own one yourself, or someone in your close circle does. In fact, over one-third of U.S. adults report using a wearable device, with significant continued growth reported annually. Wearable devices, which include smartwatches, biosensors, and activity trackers, collect physiological data to inform our understanding of health and well-being.