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Craig Stoltz

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posted 09/26/2007, comments (0)

Sleep: Not Too Little, Not Too Much

News reports about a study presented at a sleep conference suggest that the window for a healthy amount of sleep may be pretty small--and that leaning too far outside that window can be dangerous. This may be true--or not. Let's take a careful look. Bottom line first Changing from getting around 7 hours of sleep to less than 5 hours... Read more Chevron

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Michael Rack, MD

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posted 09/25/2007, comments (0)

Secondary Causes of Insomnia

Insomnia is defined as difficulty falling or staying asleep, or the complaint of unrestorative/unrefreshing sleep. Most people experience short-term insomnia from time to time, but when insomnia lasts for more than several weeks, it is considered chronic and should be evaluated by a physician. Insomnia used to be classified by sleep... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/25/2007, comments (0)

Slate - Which Snoring Remedies Actually Work?

Slate.com, an online magazine known for its off-beat analysis of the days news, has come out with a story titled Silent Night: Which Snoring Remedies Actually Work? Written by Chip Brantley, this is an expose into his young marriage - namely the relationship problems he was having with his wife as a result of his snoring - and his quest to find... Read more Chevron

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Allen Blaivas, M.D.

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posted 09/06/2007, comment (1)

Nightmares Are a Treatable Disorder, Too

Lately, I have been talking a lot about difficulty sleeping, particularly insomnia. We have covered that topic fairly exhaustively, so I wanted to deal with a common occurrence, which when its chronic is considered a sleep disorder. It is something that we have all had at some time or another - nightmares. "Because I said to myself that... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/29/2007, comments (0)

New Sleep Apnea Surgery on the Horizon!

Hi everyone. Just wanted to call your attention to a new surgery for sleep apnea called Genial Bone Advancement Trephine. Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University report that, "Even immediately after the procedure patients have an easier time breathing." They've also found that it gives many patients relief from hypertension. To... Read more Chevron

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