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About Me

The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to improving public health and safety by achieving understanding of sleep and sleep disorders, and by supporting sleep-related education, research, and advocacy.

Established in 1990, NSF relies on voluntary contributions including grants from foundations, corporations, government agencies and other organizations to support our programs.

The goals of the National Sleep Foundation are to ensure that:

Americans are aware that their sleep is an important component of their health and safety, and that they make obtaining sufficient sleep a priority.Americans recognize the signs and symptoms of sleep disorders and seek effective treatment for them.Public and private institutions operate in a manner consistent with providing optimal sleep for human health and performance.The incidence of drowsy driving is reduced so that it is rare and an exception.New sleep-related discoveries are made that optimize public health and detection and treatment of sleep disorders. Please join us!

My Interests

Alerting the public, healthcare providers and policymakers to the life-and-death importance of adequate sleep is central to the mission of NSF. We are dedicated to improving the quality of life for Americans who suffer from sleep problems and disorders. This means helping everyone better understand the importance of sleep and the benefits of good sleep habits, and recognizing the signs of sleep problems so that they can be properly diagnosed and treated.

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What You Can Do

The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) relies on grants, sponsorships, memberships and other contributions to help us provide comprehensive education and awareness programs. In addition, we actively collaborate with other concerned organizations - sleep centers, support groups for patients with sleep disorders, safety organizations, and many more - to help spread our important messages and improve public health.

You can make a difference!

Movies:

National Sleep Foundation PSA - Rewind

National Sleep Foundation PSA - Gurney

Sleep Runners Trailer

Television:

http://www.youtube.com/user/SleepFoundation

My Blog

Are Sloths Really So Sleepy?

Are Sloths Really So Sleepy? Most people think of sloths as creatures that spend most of their time sleeping and the remainder lounging about in a state of perpetual drowsiness. But a new study publis...
Posted by Sleep on Wed, 21 May 2008 12:58:00 PST

Study: Coffee Each Day Keeps Alzheimer’s at Bay

Study: Coffee Each Day Keeps Alzheimer’s at Bay According to new research, regular consumption of caffeine may protect the brain from the toxic effects of cholesterol, which are linked to Alzhe...
Posted by Sleep on Tue, 08 Apr 2008 02:07:00 PST

Are you a Sleep Zombie! Take the Challenge and Win Great Prizes!

Take the Sleep Challenge & Win Great Prizes! Millions of Americans do not get good sleep. Some quick and easy changes to your bedroom may be the solution to getting the Zzzs you need. ...
Posted by Sleep on Thu, 06 Mar 2008 08:13:00 PST

Pimp C also suffered from sleep apnea

We came across this story about the rapper Pimp C on mtv.com. His autopsy found that he had sleep apnea. Learn more about sleep apnea at http://www.sleepfoundation.org/ ----- Pimp C Died From A...
Posted by Sleep on Thu, 14 Feb 2008 06:50:00 PST

Sleep is Vital to our Health and Well Being

Sleep is vital to our health and well being. Yet millions of us are not getting enough sleep, or are suffering from other sleep problems. For example, surveys conducted by the National Sleep Foundatio...
Posted by Sleep on Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:45:00 PST

CPAP Effectively Treats Sleep Groaning in OSA Patients

Catathrenia, which refers to loud groaning during sleep, may be a feature of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) that can be effectively treated with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), according to...
Posted by Sleep on Thu, 17 Jan 2008 11:54:00 PST

Loss of Deep Sleep May Increase Type II Diabetes Risk

Sleep patterns change as we age, with older adults showing decreased amounts of slow wave sleep (SWS), the deepest and most restorative stage of sleep. Evidence suggests that loss of deep sleep is als...
Posted by Sleep on Thu, 17 Jan 2008 11:53:00 PST

Insomnia Symptoms Impact Well-Being

A recent study by researchers at the University of Kansas finds that insomnia symptoms are closely linked with lower levels of well-being. In their study, the team conducted an analysis of the data fr...
Posted by Sleep on Thu, 17 Jan 2008 11:44:00 PST