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Florence Cardinal

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posted 07/24/2008, comments (0)

WARNING: Pillows Recalled

Check your pillows especially if they were purchased between February 2008 and June 2008. If they were purchased at Cosco and have the registration number PA-27156(CA) and Sleep Innovations" printed on the tag, they have been recalled. The following warning was just received: "Sleep Innovations Recalls Pillows Sold Exclusively at Costco;... Read more Chevron

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Allen Blaivas, M.D.

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posted 07/24/2008, comments (0)

Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children

We have already discussed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in the adult, but have not spent much time on OSA in the pediatric age group, which despite also causing breathing to stop during sleep, can have different consequences, is often treated differently, and consequently is a very different disease. Unfortunately pediatric OSA is often... Read more Chevron

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Beth Irvine

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posted 07/23/2008, comments (0)

Meditation in Motion: A Welcomed Oasis in Your Day

My forgotten phone sat innocently on the coffee table this morning happily singing out the same tune over and over again. No one was listening. I on the other hand, felt a sense of panic realizing my phone and I were separated. No phone in my bag, and I was too far from home to turn around to go back and get it. Actually, what a blissful day it... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/23/2008, comments (0)

Does Menopause Doom Your Sleep

I am trying to be very positive about the upcoming changes that are inevitable. After all, I exercise regularly, eat a well balanced diet, try to de-stress and get enough sleep (OK not really great on those 2 habits so they're not habits) but I know that when full blown menopause arrives I may or may not be faced with hot flashes,... Read more Chevron

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Florence Cardinal

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posted 07/22/2008, comments (0)

Sleep More, Learn More

A study conducted by scientists in Switzerland revealed that a good night's sleep strengthened the nerve cells that control learning and memory. But --- can you actually learn while you're sleeping? If you listen to a CD on the history of Greece while in deep slumber, will the information be stored in your brain cells, ready for that big test... Read more Chevron

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