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Florence Cardinal

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posted 02/19/2009, comments (0)

The Sleep Deprived Brain

Most people are familiar with the after effects of a night or two without sleep. Without sleep, people are less efficient and more irritable. It's even difficult for them to think. A study by the University of California in San Diego reveals that brain activity is actually altered following sleep deprivation. Parts of the brain, for... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/18/2009, comments (3)

Sleep Deprivation 101: What You Should Know

In my previous blogs I have written about the importance of good sleep, but I don’t think we ever really explained the significance of sleep deprivation and the effects on society and the individual. I thought that it would be a good idea to go over some significant facts and figures to convince you of the importance of getting a good... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/09/2009, comments (0)

Mix with Care

When I was a teenager, there were rumors going around about combining aspirin and Coca-Cola. For instance, you should never combine the two when out with a guy because the combination produced an aphrodisiac. But the most popular rumor said that if you dropped an aspirin or two in a bottle of Coke and drank it, it gave you a real "high." Just like... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/05/2009, comments (7)

not sleeping for years

the question is what else can i do to fall a sleep ? i was dianognosed with sleep apnea about a year ago . but talking with my wife and my family doctor , we came to the conclusion that i had a form of sleep apnea for atleast since i was 15 ( i'am 39 now ) . i have tried staying awake for hours and hours and just finally crash . i have went to the... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/04/2009, comments (0)

Too Much Sitting Linked to Sleep Apnea

It's common knowledge that obesity is one of the main causes of sleep apnea. How, the, do we account for the 40 to 60% of sleep apnea victims who are not obese? Enlarged tonsils or adenoids, a deformed uvula or soft palate - These conditions can be the culprits in some cases. So can liver disease. But this still leaves... Read more Chevron

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