https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/ Recent content on Sleep, Coaching, and Research Hugo -- gohugo.io en-US Wed, 09 Mar 2022 13:26:26 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/sleep-sensors/ Wed, 09 Mar 2022 13:26:26 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/sleep-sensors/ Sleep Sensors 2022 During my PhD I have worked with several sensors. Among them Beddit and Emfit. I currently us Withings because I have many other Withings products. From these sensors, only eight sleep will help you sleep better. All the others, will just measure your sleep, so yourself can correlate behavior and sleep. I will probably add here some other sensors/wearables that measure sleep but they are not placed on the bed, but rather on you. https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/how-do-i-sleep-better/ Tue, 05 Mar 2019 13:26:26 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/how-do-i-sleep-better/ There are a lot of causes why people sleep worse than usual. In short, it depends. In any case, it will take you time to find out and build the habits (or remove bad habits) that might make you sleep better, and also, you might be sick. In the following weeks, I will post techniques to improve your sleep. Don’t fool yourself, like playing the piano, or learning something, it takes time and patience with yourself. https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/a-healthy-life-begins-with-quality-sleep/ Sat, 23 Nov 2013 09:35:56 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/a-healthy-life-begins-with-quality-sleep/ We all look forward to a good night’s sleep! Newman Regional Health Sleep Disorders Center welcomes the opportunity to assist you in the detection and treatment of your particular sleep disorder. Sleep is vital for whole body health — it is an active state important for renewing our mental and physical health each day. Over 60 million Americans suffer from one or more of 80 different sleep disorders. Sleep disorders can range from simply bothersome to potentially life threatening conditions. https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/sleep-apps-gadgets-and-tips-to-get-a-good-nights-rest/ Fri, 22 Nov 2013 08:38:21 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/sleep-apps-gadgets-and-tips-to-get-a-good-nights-rest/ Getting enough sleep is one of the most essential aspects of good health. Without the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep per night, you become susceptible to heart disease, mood disorders, obesity, diabetes, illness, depression and stress, not to mention diminished productivity and impaired decision making skills. Given that, it’s imperative to make sure you get enough quality sleep to stay healthy and feel your best. link https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/your-afternoon-coffee-might-trigger-a-bad-nights-sleep/ Sat, 16 Nov 2013 09:05:10 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/your-afternoon-coffee-might-trigger-a-bad-nights-sleep/ FRIDAY, Nov. 15, 2013 (HealthDay News) — Bad news for caffeine addicts: That midday coffee pick-me-up might increase your odds for a sleepless night, new research shows. link or [here] 2 Relation of coffeine and sleep (here) https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/sleep-education/ Thu, 14 Nov 2013 09:22:29 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/sleep-education/ Sleep education is probably the first step to to take to tackle any sleep issues. This is commonly known as sleep hygiene. Wikipedia defines this term (link) as “all behavioral and environmental factors that precede sleep and may interfere with sleep”. Some of these recommendations are very well known for many, but they might not been taught to many others. With the arrival of new technologies, and the availability of TV next to our bed (years ago, there was just one TV per house), we might need to re-learn some basic concepts. https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/aasm-partners-with-cdc-to-address-chronic-sleep-loss-epidemic/ Thu, 14 Nov 2013 09:06:48 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/aasm-partners-with-cdc-to-address-chronic-sleep-loss-epidemic/ Insufficient Sleep Identified as Impacting Nearly Every Public Health Indicator By American Academy of Sleep Medicine Published: Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013 – 7:36 am The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is partnering with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on a new project to increase awareness of sleep illness and the importance of sufficient sleep. The long-term goal of the National Healthy Sleep Awareness Project is to promote widespread and measurable public behavior changes leading to improved sleep health. https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/drifting-off-to-dreamland-fox28s-tom-powell-puts-a-sleep-app-to-the-test/ Tue, 12 Nov 2013 09:16:06 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/drifting-off-to-dreamland-fox28s-tom-powell-puts-a-sleep-app-to-the-test/ _The CDC has called insufficient sleep a public health epidemic, with as many as 70 million Americans suffering from sleep problems. “We live in a toxic environment for sleep, and people really don’t prioritize sleep,” says Dr. Nathaniel Watson with the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He says short sleep is associated with cardiovascular disease, obesity, and even a shorter life. He says apps can be useful tools to help you doze off or learn more about your sleep, but he doesn’t believe they can diagnose sleep illness. https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/how-to-sleep-for-success/ Sat, 09 Nov 2013 20:19:45 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/how-to-sleep-for-success/ Benjamin Hotel sleep consultant Rebecca Robbins breaks down the importance of sleep. link https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/myergohealth-announces-results-of-30-day-sleep-improvement-case-study/ Thu, 07 Nov 2013 07:17:03 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/myergohealth-announces-results-of-30-day-sleep-improvement-case-study/ Dallas, TX (PRWEB) November 06, 2013 MyErgoHealth, a leader in Custom Ergonomic solutions, has released the results of a 30-day case study focusing on the pain relieving benefits of their myErgoBed Customized Sleep Solution and 30 Day Coaching Program. Participants reported a significant improvement in sleep quality, a reduction in lower back pain, and less discomfort with the myErgoBed mattress than with their old bed. link https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/lifewatch-approved-by-the-american-academy-of-sleep-medicine-aasm-as-an-out-of-center-sleep-test-supplier-ocsts/ Wed, 06 Nov 2013 12:28:03 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/lifewatch-approved-by-the-american-academy-of-sleep-medicine-aasm-as-an-out-of-center-sleep-test-supplier-ocsts/ LifeWatch Inc., a leading U.S. provider of remote patient monitoring solutions, including home sleep testing services for the diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), announced today it has been approved by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) as an Out of Center Sleep Test Supplier (OCSTS). LifeWatch has met the Academy’s quality standards for Out of Center testing. link https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/the-benefits-of-a-sleep-buddy/ Tue, 05 Nov 2013 09:25:24 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/the-benefits-of-a-sleep-buddy/ A quarter of U.S. couples sleep apart. Are they missing important health benefits? link https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/sleep-apnea-has-adverse-effect-on-quality-of-life/ Tue, 05 Nov 2013 09:16:19 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/sleep-apnea-has-adverse-effect-on-quality-of-life/ http://www.newsfix.ca/2013/11/04/sleep-apnea-adverse-effect-quality-life/ (NewsFix) A survey suggests that sleep apnea exacts a huge toll on emotional health. Sleep apnea is characterised by cessation of the breathing many times during the night and it’s often accompanied by snoring. It’s caused by the tissue at the back of the throat obscuring the free passage of air into and out of the lungs. https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/november-trials-2/ Mon, 04 Nov 2013 13:14:31 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/november-trials-2/ Good afternoon!! Did you sleep well today? Are you tired? Do you know why? Please, forward this to those who might be interested. I am going to conduct a Trial about Sleep and Activity Monitoring. During 8 days you will be able to learn things about yourself that you are not so aware of. You will learn about your sleep patterns, your day activity patterns among other things. :: I will learn some other not so interesting things for you, but for the scientific community. https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/insomnia-concerns-go-unaddressed-in-heart-failure-patients-by-lucy-piper-senior-medwirenews-reporter/ Mon, 04 Nov 2013 09:08:37 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/insomnia-concerns-go-unaddressed-in-heart-failure-patients-by-lucy-piper-senior-medwirenews-reporter/ medwireNews: The impact of insomnia on health and function is a major concern for patients with heart failure (HF), qualitative and quantitative research shows. more https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/airo-wristband-tracks-not-just-sleep-exercise-and-stress-but-also-what-you-eat/ Sun, 03 Nov 2013 20:14:43 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/airo-wristband-tracks-not-just-sleep-exercise-and-stress-but-also-what-you-eat/ There are fitness wearables that track steps, gauge your quality of sleep and monitor your stress, but few combine all three. As for keeping track of what you eat, most people still resort to old-fashioned food diaries and calorie counters. The AIRO wristband, however, aims to measure all of the above completely automatically. Launching today, the AIRO uses a special embedded spectrometer to track not just your heart rate, but also your sleep patterns, workout intensity and calories consumed. https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/november-trials/ Sun, 03 Nov 2013 18:54:28 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/november-trials/ I have re-designed the trial, simplifying it a lot and focusing on the main research questions! https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/links/ Sun, 03 Nov 2013 17:16:54 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/links/ Sleep sensors List of BED sleep sensors on this post (Link) Sleep Hygiene http://www.sleepeducation.com Research groups Personal Health Informatics at NorthEastern University (link) Tromso, Norway:Medical Informatics and Telemedicine Group Oregon (OHSU), USA: Oregon Center for Aging & Technology (ORCATECH) Trondheim Sleep and Chronobiology Research Group Wearable Technologies Lab News sites related to Mobile Health Mobile Health News Health Promotion Resources Wearable Techradar Wearables Science Daily Wearables Pubmed - Wearables by date Pubmed - Wearable sleep technology Health APIs Health APIs (2013) Health APIs (2022) Data sites Quantified Self (Example 1, Example 2, Example 3) sleep datasets New Sensors and other possible gadgets Ant+ devices: ANT+ Google Play, SonyEricson Mobile Smart Fork Wrist watch, with apps for Android and iOS https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/new-set-of-measurements/ Sun, 03 Nov 2013 14:31:23 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/new-set-of-measurements/ Just collected a new set of measurements https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/phone-apps-to-help-you-sleep/ Fri, 01 Nov 2013 21:00:24 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/phone-apps-to-help-you-sleep/ (WFLX) — Forget counting sheep! Now, you can use your smartphone to help you sleep with odles of apps that claim to help you snooze or even track the quality of your rest. link https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/firsts-results/ Wed, 30 Oct 2013 16:49:58 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/firsts-results/ Actigraphy from one of the subjects. Finally, I joined some plots! https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/mieletonmuutos/ Wed, 30 Oct 2013 09:19:02 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/mieletonmuutos/ One of my colleagues., Janne Vainio, who is also doing a PhD. in behavior change, is mainly interested in mobile interventions and learning models. Unfortunately the application is only in Finnish, but Chrome can help to translate this! Take a look! Ah! the link! http://changees.org/ https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/not-getting-enough-sleep-may-contribute-to-mental-decline-in-later-years/ Sun, 27 Oct 2013 07:00:36 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/not-getting-enough-sleep-may-contribute-to-mental-decline-in-later-years/ Chronic sleep deprivation and poor sleep quality have been linked to a number of health problems, but now a new study has identified one more potential risk, namely cognitive decline at old age, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD). link https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/whats-a-good-nights-sleep-worth/ Sat, 26 Oct 2013 06:20:35 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/whats-a-good-nights-sleep-worth/ It always amazes me when I hear yet another story about the lengths people will go to in search of a good night’s sleep. I recently came across a headline that read “$175,000 Mattress Sold as an Investment in Good Sleep.” According to the British manufacturer, “A great night’s sleep is what it’s all about” and their high-end mattress costing about $25 per night “is an investment that pays off every day of your life! https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/short-poor-quality-sleep-tied-to-increased-946-amyloid-burden/ Wed, 23 Oct 2013 09:34:27 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/short-poor-quality-sleep-tied-to-increased-946-amyloid-burden/ In older adults, shorter sleep duration and poor sleep quality are associated with increased β-amyloid deposition, according to a study published online Oct. 21 in JAMA Neurology. link https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/poor-sleep-habits-linked-with-chronic-diseases-study-says/ Wed, 09 Oct 2013 08:33:52 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/poor-sleep-habits-linked-with-chronic-diseases-study-says/ Getting too little or too much sleep is associated with chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes, a new study finds. “Sleeping longer doesn’t necessarily mean you’re sleeping well,” said Dr. Safwan Badr, president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. “It is important to understand that both the quality and quantity of sleep impact your health . . . When and how you sleep is just as important as what you eat or how you exercise. https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/post/2013-09-07-last-trials/ Sat, 05 Oct 2013 10:35:22 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/post/2013-09-07-last-trials/ Sleep quality trials I am currently running sleep monitoring trials… for more information please email me and leave me your phone number. October Trials (General_Info) https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/october-trials/ Fri, 04 Oct 2013 13:19:10 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/october-trials/ October Trials (General_Info) https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/beddit-wakes-up-indiegogo-with-novel-sleep-sensor-interview/ Wed, 02 Oct 2013 09:10:25 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/beddit-wakes-up-indiegogo-with-novel-sleep-sensor-interview/ Beddit is a Finnish company that is applying the not-widely-known technology of ballistocardiography to track a person’s breathing rhythm andsleep quality, … more https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/more-texting-more-sleep-problems-for-college-students/ Tue, 01 Oct 2013 15:07:21 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/more-texting-more-sleep-problems-for-college-students/ Texting may increase the risk of sleep problems among college students, according to a new study -> more https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/8-ways-sleep-can-help-you-lose-more-weight/ Sun, 22 Sep 2013 23:00:05 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/8-ways-sleep-can-help-you-lose-more-weight/ By LeeAnn Weintraub, Digital First Media POSTED: 09/18/13, 4:56 PM EDT | Losing weight is not just about cutting back on portions and hitting the gym. The science is clear that sleep can have a serious impact on weight, food choices and the ability to shed pounds. http://www.pottsmerc.com/health/20130918/8-ways-sleep-can-help-you-lose-more-weight https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/about/ Fri, 20 Sep 2013 11:16:54 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/about/ My name is Jose M. Perez-Macias. I am a PhD. student at Tampere University of Technology, Finland. I am a member of the Personal Health Informatics group (link).My research focus on models for health coaching, specifically, sleep coaching. https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/insomnia-unlocked-why-sleep-loss-and-deprivation-is-an-epidemic-and-how-mindfulness-may-be-the-solution/ Wed, 18 Sep 2013 22:29:15 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/insomnia-unlocked-why-sleep-loss-and-deprivation-is-an-epidemic-and-how-mindfulness-may-be-the-solution/ Fear of not sleeping is at the root of insomnia and its self-perpetuating cycle, experts say, but controlling our reactions to not falling asleep, and listening carefully to the “demons” may provide answers and solutions to this particularly devastating modern day psychological ailment. http://life.nationalpost.com/2013/09/16/insomnia-unlocked-why-sleep-loss-and-deprivation-is-an-epidemic-and-how-mindfulness-may-be-the-solution/ https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/wellmu-goes-further/ Thu, 05 Sep 2013 20:08:25 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/wellmu-goes-further/ WellMU is a mashup engine for wellness companies to conveniently access their customer’s data in numerous wellness-related services. WellMU gathers, unifies, and analyses all wellness-related data and provides it for further use through a well-implemented REST API. https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/facial-expressions-reveal-sleep-quality/ Sun, 01 Sep 2013 13:46:30 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/facial-expressions-reveal-sleep-quality/ Science has now found that certain facial changes such as red eyes, puffy face and bags under the eyes mean that the person hasn’t slept well. link https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/improved-sleep-may-improve-exercise-duration/ Sun, 01 Sep 2013 13:40:12 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/improved-sleep-may-improve-exercise-duration/ The length of an individual’s sleep appears to influence their participation level in exercise the next day, according to a small study published in the August issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. more https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/the-role-of-actigraphy-in-the-evaluation-of-sleep-disorders/ Thu, 29 Aug 2013 16:17:08 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/the-role-of-actigraphy-in-the-evaluation-of-sleep-disorders/ This paper, which has been reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors of the American Sleep Disorders Association, provides the background for the Standards of Practice Committee’s parameters for the practice of sleep medicine in North America. The growing use of activity-based monitoring (actigraphy) in sleep medicine and sleep research has enriched and challenged traditional sleep-monitoring techniques. This review summarizes the empirical data on the validity of actigraphy in assessing sleep-wake patterns and assessing clinical and control groups ranging in age from infancy to elderly. https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/beddit-sleep-tracker-doesnt-require-wearable-tech/ Thu, 29 Aug 2013 09:44:50 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/beddit-sleep-tracker-doesnt-require-wearable-tech/ Whoever said “you can sleep when you’re dead” obviously never tried to forgo this important life function themselves for more than a couple nights. Getting enough sleep is so important to our body’s concentration, memory and daily function that the United States’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has called insufficient sleep a “public health epidemic.” link https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/most-people-sacrifice-sleep-for-fear-of-missing-out-online/ Wed, 28 Aug 2013 13:42:51 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/most-people-sacrifice-sleep-for-fear-of-missing-out-online/ Nine out of 10 people are sacrificing a good night’s sleep in order to stay in touch on the internet, a survey has showed. link https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/behavioural-change-theories/ Mon, 26 Aug 2013 20:46:27 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/behavioural-change-theories/ _Behavioural change theories’_are attempts to explain why behaviours change. These theories cite environmental, personal, and behavioural characteristics as the major factors in behavioural determination. In recent years, there has been increased interest in the application of these theories in the areas of health, education, criminology, energy and international development with the hope that understanding behavioural change will improve the services offered in these areas. https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/improve-sleep-quality/ Mon, 26 Aug 2013 09:41:44 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/improve-sleep-quality/ Are you lacking good sleep? Follow these nine tips for improving sleep quality. link https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/iid-sleep-quality-impacts-skin-function-aging-in-women/ Wed, 21 Aug 2013 11:39:52 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/iid-sleep-quality-impacts-skin-function-aging-in-women/ (HealthDay News)– For premenopausal women, sleep quality is associated with skin function and aging, according to a study presented at the International Investigative Dermatology meeting, held from May 8–11 in Edinburgh, UK. link https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/behaviour-change/ Sat, 17 Aug 2013 10:21:40 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/behaviour-change/ (link) Learning theories emphasize that learning a new, complex pattern of behavior, like changing from a sedentary to an active lifestyle, normally requires modifying many of the small behaviors that compose an overall complex behavior . Principles of behavior modification suggest that a complex-pattern behavior, such as walking continuously for 30 minutes daily, can be learned by first breaking it (down into smaller segments (e.g., walking for 10) minutes daily). Behaviors that are steps toward a final goal need to be reinforced and established first, with rewards given for partial accomplishment if necessary. https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/bj-foggs-behavior-change-model/ Thu, 25 Jul 2013 17:23:04 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/bj-foggs-behavior-change-model/ What Causes Behavior Change? My Behavior Model shows that three elements must converge at the same moment for a behavior to occur: Motivation, Ability, and Trigger. When a behavior does not occur, at least one of those three elements is missing link https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt-what-is-it/ Wed, 03 Jul 2013 19:27:32 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt-what-is-it/ Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapeutic treatment that helps patients understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors. CBT is commonly used to treat a wide range of disorders including phobias, addiction, depression and anxiety. Cognitive behavior therapy is generally short-term and focused on helping clients deal with a very specific problem. During the course of treatment, people learn how to identify and change destructive or disturbing thought patterns that have a negative influence on behavior. https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/search/placeholder/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/search/placeholder/ https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/archive/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://sleepcoachingresearch.com/archive/