Sleep: from A to Zzz

We'd like to extend a particular welcome to readers from Seventeen Magazine! Below are some portions of our site you may find especially interesting:

• Sleep in Teens
• Why High School Should Start Later
• Why Schools May be Reluctant to Change
• Sleep Crossword Puzzles
• Feel free to express your opinions on whether or not school should start later in our guestbook.

Begin a journey into the world of Sleep. Discover the complexity and importance of your daily biological ritual. Your vocal cords will vibrate with "Ooh"s and "Ah"s as you discover fascinating facts beyond your wildest dreams!

Among topics introduced: from Apnea (& other sleep disorders), Biological factors & Brain involvement, Economic impact, Geriatrics, Insomnia, Sociological aspects, to Zoological (Animals' sleep). Our unique health information source comes in your choice of English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish languages, and defines sleep idiom nuances. Many resources and experts were consulted to bring you accurate information in ways you will enjoy!

• Brief, clear explanations;
• Illustrations & photos;
• Educational value with lesson and discussion plans for preschoolers and teens
• First-hand accounts;
• Quality links for further, in-depth, study;
• Targeted, not for specialists, but
• Tailored to those who need it most: infants, children, teens, teachers, and parents
• Interactive site increases value
• A site that values sleep instead of a site that puts you to sleep :-) (except for our lullabies)

Do you have personal concerns? Considering a medical or scientific career? Looking for science project ideas? Considering school starting times or public policy implications? Find sleep research on our launching platform to additional referrals & links.

We spend about one third of our life sleeping. So, why not take a moment to investigate this vital but increasingly scarce health problem in modern life?