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Understanding the Population at Risk for Sleep Problems
Sleep problems affect millions of people worldwide, yet many underestimate how widespread and serious these issues can be. Certain groups face a higher risk of developing sleep disorders, which can lead to significant health challenges. Understanding who is most vulnerable and why helps us recognize the importance of addressing sleep problems early and effectively. Insomnia is one common sleep disorder that can make it hard to fall asleep or stay asleep. It also can cause you
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Jan 265 min read


The Inseparable Link Between Sleep and Well-being
Sleep problems are a significant and growing worldwide health issue, often described as a global epidemic. Sleep problems can be described as the difficulty in initiating or maintaining sleep or suffering from non restorative sleep. Sleep is fundamentally essential for numerous aspects of human function and well-being. It is a vital process that the body requires to repair itself and function properly. Sleep is not only a major activity that occupies about one-third of our l
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Jan 156 min read


The Critical Role of Occupational Therapists in Addressing Sleep Issues
Sleep problems affect millions of people worldwide, disrupting daily life, reducing productivity, and harming overall health. According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, sleep is a basic human need and an essential occupation across the lifespan. Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a conceptualisation of the needs (or goals)that motivate human behaviour, which was proposed by the American psychologist Abraham Maslow, in 1943. The Benefits of quality sleep include improved: Cardiova
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Jan 74 min read


Unlocking the Secrets to Finding your Dream Job
The average Canadian spends about 37.3 hours per week at their main job, according to Statistics Canada . Working 37.3 hours a week might feel like a lot if we're reluctant to go to work each day and are merely performing tasks for a paycheck. Conversely, for others, 37.3 hours a week passes quickly. How inspiring is it to encounter someone who appears to have truly discovered their "calling"? Those individuals who don't focus on the number of hours they've "worked" this week
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Dec 31, 20254 min read


Investing in Memories - How Experiences Boost Our Happiness Over Material Possessions
People spend a great amount of their annual income to acquire awesome “stuff” for family, friends, and for themselves, in hopes to increase overall happiness. However, does acquiring awesome “stuff” really increase our mood? As a matter of fact, the thought of buying something new temporarily boosts our mood but as we acquire the new “Thing”, our mood quickly drops back to baseline. Research continues to demonstrate that aspiring to the American Dream of financial success has
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Dec 25, 20254 min read


Why knowing is never enough to change a behaviour
Knowing is only an illusion when it comes to behavioural and habit change. Three strategies are provided to help you to transform your life-enhancing goals into actionable achievement.
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Dec 18, 20256 min read
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