Jen X, Y & Me

Jun30

wonder woman, things from my childhood

There’s A New Wonder Woman In Town!

Wonder Woman, the iconic super hero, is getting an updated look for her 600th issue. She’s also getting a new storyline, according to a New York Times article. There is a new writer on the series, Michael Straczynski (creator of TV show Babylon 5). In this latest re-imagining of Wonder Woman, she does not grow-up on Paradise Island but rather is smuggled out as a baby. It’s a much darker, more modern storyline and character. As a Gen X girl, I grew up loving the Wonder Woman character and television show! While I will always see Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman, I am intrigued to see her new series.

Jun09

health, sleep

The Power of Sleep

In a study presented at SLEEP 2010, a conference for the Associated Professional Sleep Societies LLC, states that children who have regular bedtimes and who get adequate sleep score higher on developmental assessments (language, literacy, early math abilities). The recommendation for children varies by age, but according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine preschool children should have a minimum of 11 hours per night.

Also at SLEEP 2010, researchers presented findings that show extended sleep improves athletic performance. The research subjects were university football players who improved 20 and 40 yard dash times. For this study, extended sleep meant a minimum of 10 hours per night.

According to the CDC, preschool children need 11-13 hours per night, elementary students needs 9-11 hours per night, teenagers need 8.5-9.5 hours per night, and adults needs 7-9 hours of sleep per night.

Are you sleeping enough? How much better would your life be if you slept more? Think about it.

MindComet

Jennifer Carey