Showing posts with label weather. Show all posts
Showing posts with label weather. Show all posts

Monday, November 17, 2014

Al Roker sets new Guinness World Record (With a Little Help From Dr. Carol Ash)

Friday, TODAY weatherman Al Roker set a new Guinness World Record by reporting on the weather for 34 consecutive hours. Dubbed "#Rokerthon," the feat kicked off at 10:05 p.m. Wednesday and concluded around 8 a.m. Friday morning with a TODAY studio celebration complete with confetti and balloons.

In preparation for the 34-hour weather weather-cast,  TODAY featured Meridian's own Director of Sleep Medicine Dr. Carol Ash, who offered up a few health tips for Roker on how to stay the course.

Friday, July 25, 2014

Can't sleep? The answer may be all around you.

Sleep deprivation can be a symptom of numerous health issues, but it's important to remember that the causes of our sleep disruptions aren't always internal.

According to Dr. Carol Ash, the following external factors can affect our sleeping patterns:
  • Room temperature
  • Jet lag
  • Variations in schedule
  • Snoring
 Watch Dr. Ash's Weather Channel appearance to learn more about the effects our environment can have on our sleep habits.