WANT A BETTER NIGHT’S REST? Don’t Sleep on These Tracking Devices
Sleep is essential for good health. It recharges your body and helps you start your day refreshed and alert. With so many wearable devices and sleep tracking apps on the market now, you may be wondering if you should be tracking your sleep.
others clip onto a pillow or monitor from a bedside table. Many track your heartbeat and movement. It’s important to keep in mind that while sleep trackers can provide valuable insights, the data they produce is based on an estimate rather than a direct measurement. For a full analysis of your sleep patterns, you should schedule a sleep study. WHICH DEVICE SHOULD YOU GET? There are many trackers out there — including medical-grade trackers — so how do you decide which is right for you? You’ll want to assess both the cost of the device and the kind of data you’d like to collect. The Actiwatch is a medical-grade tracker that has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration and is often used by doctors. However, it can cost up to several thousand dollars. Store- bought sleep trackers are not as accurate as the Actiwatch, but they are more affordable and still provide useful insights. If you choose to use a Fitbit, Jawbone Up, or an Android watch, you should track your nightly sleep as well as any naps you take throughout the day to get the best results. If you are having a severe case of insomnia, narcolepsy, or any other sleeping disorder, it’s essential to speak to your doctor who knows your medical history. They can help you find the best solution to a good night’s rest.
If any of the following apply to you, you may benefit from using a sleep tracker.
• You have difficulty sleeping soundly. You wake up repeatedly throughout the night, either due to environmental noises (a snoring partner) or a sleep disorder (sleep apnea). • You feel exhausted during the day. When you don’t get enough sleep at night, you’ll feel tired during the day and may have difficulty focusing and be less productive. • You want to improve your performance. Whether you’re an athlete or you simply want to do your best at work, consistently getting a full night’s sleep is essential. WHAT DO SLEEP TRACKERS MONITOR? A typical sleep tracker monitors your sleep phases, quality, duration, and environmental factors. Some devices strap to your wrist, while
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Sometimes, when you’re trying to decide between getting two different things, the only right option is to just get them both. That’s what Doug and his wife Marilyn decided when they got their two goldendoodles, Beckett and Kelsey. When Doug decided he wanted one, and Marilyn the other, they simply decided to take both puppies home. You would never guess that Beckett and Kelsey came from the same litter. Kelsey is full of energy, yet laid back, and always minds very well. Beckett is independent, smart, and only minds when she wants to. Nevertheless, they’re inseparable. The dogs’ favorite activity is running on trails and on the beach as well as playing fetch and competing to see who can get the ball first. And, like any kid who’s spoiled rotten, they both get way too many treats!
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