Josh Tal
RPSGT
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Insomnia, Sleep Apnea, and General Sleep Expert
Josh Tal Quick Facts
- Main Areas
- Sleep Apnea, Insomnia, Narcolepsy, Sleep Hygiene, Women's Health, Children's Sleep, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Older Adults.
- Career Focus
- Researcher, Clinician, Website Manager, Health Improvement Focus,
- Affiliation
- www.cityofsleep.com, Stanford University, Palo Alto University.
Josh Tal is the Operations and Public Relations Manager for www.CityofSleep.com, an online sleep resource center. Josh is a boarded sleep technician (RPSGT) by trade. In addition, he is a PhD student in Clinical Psychology at Palo Alto University with a focus on Women's Health and Neuroscience through Stanford University. He works as a research assistant at Stanford University's Late-Life and Lifespan Approach to Neuropsychiatric Disorders Lab.
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***I Can’t Sleep: What to Do and What Not to Do
Not getting a good night's sleep? You're not alone. The centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that about millio American workers daily cry out, "I can't sleep!" Sleep deprivation is a serious health problem. According to a study done by the University of Surrey, lack of sleep directly causes over 700 genes to alter in your body.
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***Provent: Alte ative Solution for Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is considered to be one of the most serious sleeping disorders a patient can experience. Unlike other types of sleeping disorders like narcolepsy and insomnia, sleep apnea can be fatal if not addressed correctly. Sleep apnea is a condition characterized by lapses in breathing that can be as long as a minute, leading to limited amount of oxygen that enters the brain while asleep.
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***How to Avoid Jet Lag
I've always taken jet lag seriously. Really I have. As ex-pats from England living in Los Angeles, our house is always inundated with sun-deprived Brits and close (and not so close) family members and friends, gleefully calling and announcing their impending arrival.
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Sleep and Pregnancy: What to Expect
It is common knowledge that once your new baby arrives you are in for many sleepless nights. What you may not know, however, is that the sleepless nights may start months before your little one makes his or her debut. Although hardly fair, pregnancy poses multiple challenges to a good night’s sleep, often starting in the first trimester, and hitting full-force in the last trimester, a time when getting adequate rest is so important. Sleep Problems in Early Pregnancy
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Sleep Patterns Change with Age
Age is the most important determinant of the required amount of sleep a person needs. The volume of children’s sleep hours will depend on the stage of they are currently in. In the case of newbo s, they sleep an average of 16 to 18 hours a day. As they reach the age of one, children’s sleep usually sleep for up to 14 hours daily.
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Eight Highly Unusual Sleeping Disorders
We’ve all heard of sleep disorders, but not many realize that there are literally hundreds of types of sleep disorder that can affect people’s rest.
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Conquering Insomnia: Top Tips to Fall Asleep
Are you suffering from insomnia? Here are some suggestions to help you ease into a good night’s sleep. Top tips to fall asleep -Don’t do heavy exercise within two hours of bed time. Light exercise is perfectly fine though. -Don’t drink any caffeine at least a few hours before bed. Some may need to cease caffeine consumption up to 8 hours before bed. -Take a Jacuzzi or bath before bed. Add essential oils for an extra dose of doziness. -Stay away from any type of video screens an hour before bed. -Read if it tends to relax your mind, which could help you drift off to sleep.
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