Even if I go to sleep dead tired, it is highly likely I will awake, fully alert, two or three hours later. No matter what I do, I will not be able to return to sleep (see the Sleep Experiment pages for research on this problem). Today I experienced a sleep solution sleep problem within seconds of each other. This post seeks to document this event as part of the ongoing Sleep Experiment.
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Tag Archives: Dr H
Winter Snow
One of my concerns has been how to maintain my walk therapy routine through the months of winter snow. I have discussed this with Dr. H and she has the same concern. She suggested walking within the sheltered environment of a shopping centre, or similar facility. I see problems with such an approach: 1) Six miles is a long distance; 2) The aerobic benefit derives from the walking speed. The required speed is well above the travel speed found in most malls; 3) I suspect the mall owners would be displeased with anyone making a few hundred high speed circuits and then departing without making any purchases; 4) Not sure I would enjoy the stuffy, noisy environment.
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2016 Preview
I do not like writing the End of Month review posts. They are an impossible chore. They force an examination of tasks completed and tasks left undone. Despite the fact I find them difficult to write, I appreciate the discipline they impose. With that in mind, I thought I would attempt a 2016 preview, a forecast of things to come. These are the major anticipated events.
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