Power Sleep by Axelrod, David J. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Dedication Acknowledgments Contents Introduction Part I: Sleep Matters

Chapter 1 • Learning About the Power of Sleep

How Much Sleep Do You Get? Are You Getting Enough Sleep? The Power of Sleep Asleep in the Fast Lane Sleep Disorders Should We Place More Value on Sleep? Learning About Sleep

Chapter 2 • Sleep Diagnostic Tests

Gathering Interesting Information: Four Diagnostic Self-Tests Guide to the Diagnostic Self-Tests

Part II: The Power of Sleep

Chapter 3 • The Architecture and Functions of Sleep

What Is Sleep? Unlocking the Mystery of the Night Observing a Typical Night’s Sleep

Chapter 4 • Sleep Need and Peak Performance

The Opponent-Process Model of Sleep and Wakefulness Asleep or Awake? The Sleep-Deprived Majority Your Sleep Debt Bank Account Sleep Requirements for Optimal Performance Why Are We Losing Sleep and Building Debt? The Consequences of Sleep Deprivation Sleep Deprivation and Performance Sleep Debt Indicators The Necessity for Taking Action

Part III: Preparing Your Mind for Peak Performance

Chapter 5 • The Golden Rules of Sleep

Optimal Sleep for Optimal Living The Golden Rules of Sleep

Setting the Stage Pillow Talk How to Select the Right Mattress Selecting a Mattress

Chapter 8 • Sleeping Pills and Over-the-Counter Remedies

Limiting Your Use of Sleeping Pills Some Definite Don’ts Types of Sleeping Pills The Downside of Sleeping Pills

Part IV: Coping with Sleep Deprivation

Chapter 9 • The Nod to Midday Naps

Is It a Good Idea to Nap? Is There an Inborn Tendency to Nap? How Long Should a Nap Last? Prophylactic Napping Can You Get the Nod at Work? Some Helpful Hints for Napping at the Office Proactive Education

Chapter 10 • Surviving as a Shift Worker

How Shift Work Affects Productivity How Shift Work Affects Time Off How Shift Work Affects Sleep and Health How Employers Can Help Employees Stay Alert Strategies Shift Workers Can Use to Improve Their Sleep

Chapter 11 • Reducing Travel Fatigue

Overcoming Jet Lag Symptoms of Jet Lag What Factors Influence Your Susceptibility to Jet Lag? How to Combat Jet Lag Asleep at the Wheel Factors Linked to Drowsy Driving Danger Signals What to Do If You Become Drowsy While Driving

Chapter 12 • Avoiding Family Sleep Traps

Part V: When to Call the Sleep Doctor

Chapter 13 • Insomnia and Beyond

Dyssomnias Parasomnias Sleep Disorders Associated with Medical or Psychiatric Disorders When to Call the Sleep Doctor

Appendixes

Appendix A • Peak Performance Sleep Logs Appendix B • Suggested Readings and Videotapes on Sleep Appendix C • Sleep Disorders Centers

Notes About the Author