Wandering Mind: Get a Good Night's Sleep With Josephine Home's Luxury Bedding
(PRWEB UK) 19 September 2013 -- Individuals who experience trouble sleeping also have issues with turning off the part of the brain responsible for letting their attention wander – thus meaning that not only do they struggle with getting to sleep, they also find it much more difficult to undertake complex tasks throughout the day; according to a recent report.
Brain scans have found that compared to healthy sleepers, insomniacs have to inject more effort into their daytime jobs. This discovery of brain variation patterns could aid in the search for a remedy for insomnia, claim scientists.
Associate professor of psychiatry at the University of California, Dr Sean Drummond, explained: "People with insomnia not only have trouble sleeping at night but their brains are not functioning as efficiently during the day."
"We found that insomnia subjects did not properly turn on brain regions critical to a memory task and did not turn off ‘mind-wandering’ brain regions irrelevant to the task."
“It is not surprising that someone with insomnia would feel like they are working harder to do the same job as a healthy sleeper.”
Examining the MRI scans of 25 regular sleepers with 25 insomniacs, Dr Drummond and a team from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine noted that whilst both groups were able to complete tasks with the same level of competence, the insomniacs’ brains did not completely shut down the parts of the brain usually used for daydreaming. This problem is thought to affect between 10 to 15 per cent of adults.
A spokesperson from Josephine Home commented: "While many of us are fortunate enough to enjoy a decent night’s slumber, we often take for granted how difficult it is for those suffering from insomnia. In addition to having problems with sleeping, carrying out daily tasks can also prove a significant issue; which is why we at Josephine Home are always looking for innovative ways to improve sleeping habits."
“From using the finest fabrics to recognising which tog ratings best complement a person’s sleeping style, we’re constantly improving our service – so as to improve the nation’s sleeping patterns.”
Rest easy with quality bedding courtesy of the UK’s premier linen retailer, Josephine Home today – and enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep tonight. Simply visit http://www.josephinehome.co.uk to explore their luxurious range of throws and bed sheets, or speak to one of their advisors on 020 7751 0100.
Mariel Norton, Latitude, http://www.latitudegroup.com/, +44 1925420421, [email protected]
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