When was the last time you woke up feeling refreshed, energetic, and clear in your head?  Do you have to wake up to an alarm, feel groggy, and have to keep hitting the snooze alarm?  Do you always need caffeine just to give you a boost? Or perhaps you wake up too early, wired and tired, anticipating your day, and irritable?  There are serious side effects of sleep deprivation extending far beyond the above symptoms. I used to wear a badge of honour when I thought I could get away with five to … [Read more...]