Dr Dev

07/01/2022

this interesting article describes sleep quality in different age groups. Seems like it is downhill after 24 years old!

By the time adults reach age 55 and over, only 3% say they get a good night's rest.

30/12/2021

2022 is upon us. I enjoyed reading this article on what is going to be happening with regard to health and well being and have to agree, this is what many of my patients are wanting - feeling good, looking good, and of course staying safe mentally and physically.

With the entry of the Omicron variant and while the Delta one continues to wreak havoc in several countries, it seems that the New Year will, too, be...

21/12/2021

Barney relaxing on the beach

18/12/2021

Body clock and circadian rhythm. This nice post covers the basics. Have a read.

Circadian rhythm, the name given to your body’s internal clock, controls your body’s sleep-wake cycle. But factors like when you eat and work out can affect it.

18/12/2021

Foods for sleep - many ask me or tell me what foods are good for sleep. This article has a go at looking at the research. What works for you. Generally carbs puts me to sleep!!

A third of the UK population have trouble sleeping, and there’s evidence that eating some foods can help.

16/12/2021

Fitness Wearables - interesting article on the increasing usage of fitness wearables such as Fitbit and so on. Not sure about lifespan. My view is whether the data actually lead to behavioural changes improving health outcome or is it merely a data gathering exercise in the current world of tech data collection?
https://tinyurl.com/ye9m3fh9

CHICAGO, December 15, 2021--Nearly half of US Population is currently using technology-based health devices & apps but want more monitoring services & innovative technologies

14/12/2021

FALLING ASLEEP DRIVING - what can one do to prevent this. Dr Dev explains with some top tips. .

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13/12/2021

Are you into your fitness but feel you wake up jaded and demotivated and haven't the energy to get fit? Well you are not alone. Likely related to poor sleep, busy brain, end of year burn out and performance anxiety if you are an elite athlete. Dr Dev gives some idea on what is going on and how to fix it.

13/12/2021

Falling asleep driving - what are the clues to determine if sleepiness played a part?

Dr Dev | Sleep Doctor shared a post on Instagram: “Falling asleep on the wheel. Clues from the accident? These include 1) timing of the accident,…” • Follow their account to see 12 posts.

13/12/2021

How common is falling asleep driving. More common than you think. This video and the following will discuss further the risks of drowsy driving and how to prevent it from happening. As previous medical advisor to crash investigation teams, I will provide the special insights to this subjects.

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10/12/2021

One in five motor-vehicle accidents are related to fatigue and falling asleep on the wheel. Dr Dev describes the tell-tale signs of sleepy drivers and what to do if you are at risk. Revive and survive.

10/12/2021

FALLING ASLEEP DRIVING
One in five motor-vehicle accidents are related to fatigue and drowsy driving. Dr Dev discusses the tell-tale signs of a Sleepy driver and top tips to prevent this from happening to you.