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Florence Cardinal

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posted 11/20/2007, comments (0)

Is It You Or Your Mattress?

"How'd you sleep last night?" This phrase has become the morning mantra for people across the country. We know that sleep is as essential as food and water, and even air, but why this recurring question?In an article in the New York Times, Jon Mooallem talks about the sleep industry and Pete Bils, who works for Select Comfort.... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/19/2007, comment (1)

The Sleep Industrial Complex - A Report From the New York Times

Attention all you sleep deprived: An article in Sunday's New York Times Magazine titled "The Sleep Industrial Complex", has shed a ton of light on the sleep industry, specifically the MATTRESS industry. While many of us think that the only solution to our sleep problems is a well advertised pill (think... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/05/2007, comments (0)

Has Drowsy Driving Affected Your Life?

This week is Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, a week designated not only for the prevention of future drowsy driving, but a week to also remember those affected by drowsy driving. Over 1,550 people die each year from drowsy driving accidents, and over 71,000 injuries are due to sleepy drivers, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/05/2007, comments (0)

Parents: Warn Your Children About Drowsy Driving!

Hi folks! Today, November 5th, marks the beginning of Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, sponsored by the National Sleep Foundation. I know - at first glance you may think that drowsy driving shies in comparison to dangerous acts like drinking and driving or talking on your cell phone and driving, something that many states have downright... Read more Chevron

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Michael Rack, MD

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posted 11/01/2007, comments (0)

Secondary Insomnia and the Drugs Used To Treat It

I previously posted about the diagnosis of insomnia, the difference between primary and secondary/comorbid insomnia, and the importance of evaluating for and treating any underlying causes of insomnia. I encourage you to read my Secondary Insomnia post before reading any more of this post. Today I will be talking more about medication treatment... Read more Chevron

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