Deaths involving infants 12 months and younger related to pillows and cushions placed in or near a baby’s sleep environment continue to be high. Nearly half of the infant crib deaths and two-thirds of bassinet deaths reported to CPSC each year are…
Overview
Sleep inertia, sometimes called “worn-out syndrome”, refers to the feeling of grogginess most people experience after awakening. Sleep inertia can last from 1 minute to 4 hours, but typically lasts 15-30 minutes.
During this period, you are at a reduced level of capacity…
Overview
Usually sleepers pass through four stages: 1, 2, 3, and REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. These stages progress cyclically from 1 through REM then begin again with stage 1. A complete sleep cycle takes an average of 90 to 110 minutes, with…