SLEEP

More than 150 volunteers gathered in the Lowe’s parking lot on Austin Highway Wednesday morning to build beds for local families in need.

CHRISTUS Children's Pediatrician, Courtney Smith, talks about immunity, sleep changes and proper ways to wear a backpack.

The time change can mess with your sleep, and some people always struggle to get quality rest. Consumer Reports offers advice to get a better night's sleep and suggests which products may also help.

Forgetting appointments, losing your train of thought, feeling overwhelmed by making decisions or accomplishing a task, are all signs of cognitive decline.

A mid-day nap can boost memory, improve job performance, lift your mood, make you more alert, and ease stress.

A lack of sleep can lead to a number of health problems. However, some believe yoga is the solution when it comes to getting the best rest.

Sleep. We all need it, but most of us can’t seem to get enough of it. And not getting enough quality sleep could spell disaster for your health.

Trouble sleeping? You’re not alone. More than half of us say we’re not getting the uninterrupted sleep we need.

The nonprofit estimates 2% to 3% of children across the country don’t have a bed. Instead, they may be doubled up in beds or sleeping on couches, air mattresses, or even the floor.

We've all heard of early birds and night owls, but which is the better schedule to adopt?

Consumer Reports explains how adding some tech to your daily routine can make all the difference in getting a good night’s sleep.

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – How are you feeling today? If your answer is tired, you’re not alone. In fact, 42% of Americans say they start feeling fatigued as early as noon. Seventy-four percent of those people say it impacts their daily routines and productivity. The foods you eat could be your fix.

From early morning homeroom to late-night sports and social activities, high schoolers have hectic schedules. But if your teen is sacrificing sleep, they may also be sacrificing their health.

A pediatric sleep specialist offers some ways to help your kids get better sleep.

Sleep deprivation may also have an additional impact on kids with ADHD.

Doctors have identified a new sleep disorder in kids that not only affects them at night but also during the day.

A lot of people swear by weighted blankets to help them sleep more soundly. So, what are they and can they help? Consumer Reports weighs in.

“Research has shown an association with an increased risk for stroke, heart attack, car accidents, and also we have seen, in some research, a spike in depression episodes,” Pena said. When we’re not commuting to work in the morning, we’re also exposed to less light and our bodies need daylight to help regulate our internal clock. Daylight saving time adds to the sleep deprivation we’re already experiencing. Pena said exposure to sunlight will help fight off tired feelings, so get outside if you can. That will help people to feel rejuvenated and feel better during those episodes where they feel a little bit drowsy or sluggish,” Pena said.

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Forty percent of countries worldwide use daylight saving to make better use of daylight and to conserve energy. The United States started using daylight saving time in 1966, but to no surprise, Americans want the ritual to stop. Whether you are for it or against it, there’s no doubt daylight saving time impacts us all. If you’re wondering if any states don’t follow daylight saving time, there are currently two: Arizona and Hawaii. Source:https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/01/us/daylight-saving-time-how-it-started-trnd/index.htmlhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/time-changes-large-majority-americans-dislike-twice-year-time-changes-ap-norc-poll-shows/Adhttps://www.nbcnews.com/know-your-value/feature/daylight-saving-time-4-surprising-health-effects-falling-back-ncna929546https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/11/03/663155917/ready-for-the-time-change-here-are-tips-to-stay-healthy-during-dark-days-aheadhttps://www.almanac.com/5-tips-help-your-body-adjust-time-changehttps://health.clevelandclinic.org/daylight-savings-time-change-4-tips-to-help-your-body-adjust/Adhttps://www.conemaugh.org/health-information/wellness-information/daylight-saving-time-tips-to-help-your-body-adjusthttps://www.pennmedicine.org/updates/blogs/health-and-wellness/2020/march/how-to-survive-daylight-saving-timehttps://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/features/coping-with-time-changes https://www.healthline.com/health-news/what-you-can-do-before-daylight-saving-time-to-help-your-body-adjust#How-parents-can-motivate-teens https://www.sleepfoundation.org/circadian-rhythm/daylight-saving-timeAdContributor(s) to this news report include: Addlyn Teague, Producer; Robert Walko, Videographer; Robert Walko, Editor.

Kids, stress, work, perhaps simply life happening — they're all reasons we may not be getting enough sleep, and they're often things out of our control.

Rachel Galvan, a child safety specialist for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, says it’s heartbreaking to read the reports each year related to unsafe sleep investigations during these winter months. Babies should sleep, “A” alone, on their “B” back and in a “C” crib to help reduce their chance of death, Galvan explains. Each year, Texas CPS sees an average of 158 unsafe sleep deaths. Since December 1st, the state reports 31 unsafe sleep death investigations and 12 of them are in Region 8, which includes Bexar County. “It’s a generational practice where families do sleep closely with all the siblings, the children and both parents are all sleeping together,” she said.

(Ivanhoe Newswire) – The National Sleep Foundation recommends adults get at least seven hours of sleep a night to stay healthy. But researchers say more than one-third of American workers were not getting enough sleep in 2018, and now, during the pandemic, those numbers are projected to increase. Health science researcher Jagdish Khubchandani first analyzed the sleep habits of 150,000 Americans through 2018 and then updated those results earlier this year. Researchers say only 50 percent of police officers and 55 percent of health care workers reported getting enough sleep. Contributors to this news report include: Cyndy McGrath, Executive Producer & Field Producer; Kirk Manson, Videographer; Roque Correa, Editor.

Almonds can also boost your sleep quality, since they are a great source for melatonin and magnesium. It also contains amino acids which experts say increase melatonin. Experts say it contains ingredients that can promote better sleep. If you want something to quench your thirst, experts say chamomile tea is a great option. Chamomile tea also contains an antioxidant that promotes sleepiness and reduces insomnia.

SAN ANTONIO – During the KSAT Community ‘Build-A-Bed’ event Friday, Bee Clean Car Washes donated $4,082 to benefit the nonprofit, Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Each year in January, Bee Clean asks the community to nominate a charity they would like to see receive the donation from its charity towel Program. Through February to December, the community and Bee Clean customers are urged to vote on the Bee Clean Facebook page to vote for the charity they prefer. Bee Clean doesn’t make any profit from the towel program. Customers just wash their car, buy a $2 charity towel and then vote online.