LIFESTYLES & LIFECYCLES

Your individual sleep needs and habits are shaped by both your lifestyle and where you are in the lifecycle. People that are shift workers, for example, seem to find themselves in a perpetual state of jet-lag, while parents of newborns find it nearly impossible to get even a night of undisturbed sleep. We have some suggestions if any of these special situations apply to you, so read on...

SURVIVING AS A SHIFT WORKER If you are one of the 22 million Americans who work irregular shifts and during the nighttime, you should learn about the dangers of shift work. We provide some suggestions for improving your sleep.

TIPS FOR PARENTS OF NEWBORNS TODDLERS, AND CHILDREN The stresses of the nighttime demands of babies can cause parents to experience severe sleep deprivation. With some guidance, you can avoid these sleep traps.

SLEEPY ADOLESCENTS It is a common misconception that adolescents need less sleep than children. In reality, teenagers actually need more sleep than prepubescent children.

ELDERLY PEOPLE Older people do not seem to sleep very soundly. Yet, they need the same amount of sleep as young adults.