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Florence Cardinal

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posted 01/26/2009, comments (0)

Snoring, Sleep Apnea and Pregnancy

It's common knowledge that snoring is both annoying and dangerous. Loud snoring is a sign of a much more serious sleep disorder - sleep apnea. A person suffering from sleep apnea stops breathing hundreds of times a night only to start again with a loud gasp. This puts a strain on the entire body, and especially on the heart. It also decreases the... Read more Chevron

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Minor Sleep Loss

Mild sleep disturbances can result in shallow sleep, even though total sleep time is not reduced. According to a report from Nature Neuroscience, this shallow sleep can interfere with learning and memory. Poor sleep often results in impaired memory by reducing action in the hippocampus. Most people realize the consequences of severe sleep... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/26/2009, comment (1)

RECOMMENDED! top sleep aids: benefits and drawbacks

Hi, I am currently doing research on opinions of sleep aids. I was looking to contact top doctors and hospitals to get names of doctors and hospitals that are ranked at the top. Also, what are some opinions of the top sleeping aids to take? prescription vs over the counter? most popular? etc. THANKS SO MUCH for the help!!

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jdhare

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MS 1976. Born Washington DC Lived all over world. Beat the day!

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posted 01/22/2009, comments (0)

Live Learn and Listen

Male, living with MS and other things attributed to something called age. Like horses, motorcycles, and a lot of things they call extreme now. The purpose of everyday is to challenge all the challenges I can, to find the line and confront it. I still have my motorcycle endorsement on my license; like I'm going to try flying through the air... Read more Chevron

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Allen Blaivas, M.D.

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posted 01/21/2009, comments (0)

Relieving Those Restless Legs

Let’s continue talking about restless legs syndrome (RLS). We reviewed some of the symptoms, causes, and adverse effects of restless legs syndrome in the past two blogs, now let’s talk about how RLS is diagnosed. Due to the unusual sensations that patients with RLS complain of, it is sometimes difficult for a healthcare... Read more Chevron

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