US expert set to dispel sleep ‘myths’
03-07-2009
US women's health expert Dr. Donnica Moore has joined with the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) to help 'set the record' straight on sleeping habits, conditions and treatments by dispelling widely-believed sleep 'myths' as part of a new programme.
Dr. Moore will participate in the 'Sleeping Smart' initiative, which aims to raise awareness of sleep issues, emphasise the importance of a good night’s sleep and further the understanding of sleep medications and treatments. The campaign includes a number of myth-debunking short videos, as well as a resource of information and tips on general sleep hygiene.
Some of the commonly believed myths tackled on the website include the effects of over-the-counter sleeping aids, the 'optimum' time needed for sleep at night and misunderstandings related to the condition of insomnia.
"Considering the current economic environment, many Americans are having trouble falling or staying asleep. People think that their sleep problems aren't severe enough to talk to a healthcare professional," said Dr. Moore. "Yet, anyone who has been experiencing symptoms of insomnia for more than a month, or who finds that sleeping problems are interfering with their daily life, should speak with a healthcare professional, especially before self-medicating."
NSF CEO David Cloud added; "Since there are so many misperceptions about our sleep, our goal with this campaign is to set the record straight while educating people about the importance of a good night's sleep and motivate them to talk to a healthcare professional to determine if treatment is appropriate."
Each and every Ergo Flex visco elastic memory foam mattress offers pressure-relieving performance and is designed to give you the night’s sleep you’ve always dreamed of. Providing optimum support for your whole body, Ergo Flex mattresses ensure a restful and comfortable sleep, leaving you feeling rejuvenated and energised in the morning. See our memory foam mattresses page for details of our single, double, king size, European king size and super king size mattress versions, or call 0845 450 2338 to find out more.
Dr. Moore will participate in the 'Sleeping Smart' initiative, which aims to raise awareness of sleep issues, emphasise the importance of a good night’s sleep and further the understanding of sleep medications and treatments. The campaign includes a number of myth-debunking short videos, as well as a resource of information and tips on general sleep hygiene.
Some of the commonly believed myths tackled on the website include the effects of over-the-counter sleeping aids, the 'optimum' time needed for sleep at night and misunderstandings related to the condition of insomnia.
"Considering the current economic environment, many Americans are having trouble falling or staying asleep. People think that their sleep problems aren't severe enough to talk to a healthcare professional," said Dr. Moore. "Yet, anyone who has been experiencing symptoms of insomnia for more than a month, or who finds that sleeping problems are interfering with their daily life, should speak with a healthcare professional, especially before self-medicating."
NSF CEO David Cloud added; "Since there are so many misperceptions about our sleep, our goal with this campaign is to set the record straight while educating people about the importance of a good night's sleep and motivate them to talk to a healthcare professional to determine if treatment is appropriate."
Each and every Ergo Flex visco elastic memory foam mattress offers pressure-relieving performance and is designed to give you the night’s sleep you’ve always dreamed of. Providing optimum support for your whole body, Ergo Flex mattresses ensure a restful and comfortable sleep, leaving you feeling rejuvenated and energised in the morning. See our memory foam mattresses page for details of our single, double, king size, European king size and super king size mattress versions, or call 0845 450 2338 to find out more.
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