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Sleep - Too Little? Too Much?

Sleep is one of the necessities of life along with water, food and air. But just how much sleep do we need? What is too much? What is too little, and how does sleep affect our health?A new study, reported in Science News, explains that Alzheimer's is linked to lack of sleep. Plaques of Alzheimer's increase in the brains of mice and also in ... Read moreChevron
posted 09/30/2009, comments (0)|
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CPAP - 1, Leah - O

It was a knockout!  The CPAP had won.  But it was only a temporary victory... For whatever reason, I had the worse night yet in my fight to conquer the CPAP.  My husband had to turn on the light twice--and get up to help me...  At first, I was totally unable to get the nasal pillow to fit correctly.  In the dark, I... Read moreChevron
posted 03/13/2008, comments (10)|
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CPAP Conquered

Party time!  Start the parade!   It has taken me three weeks, but I have conquered the CPAP!  Part of my problem was getting the right fit with my nasal pillow.  The respiratory therapist who had trained me to use the machine recommended that I use the "petite" nasal pillow, even though the technician who had... Read moreChevron
posted 03/07/2008, comments (5)|
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Challenging the CPAP

Leah here.  I have had my CPAP since February 14th.  It has been a more pleasant experience since I washed the headgear and disinfected it.  The headgear is now a little softer and more comfortable.  I am able to get some sleep at night.  Still, I wake up and adjust it throughout the night.  Luckily, I am usually able... Read moreChevron
posted 02/26/2008, comments (6)|
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Fifth Night Is A Charm

FINALLY.  My SharePost is being written to show the process taken when beginning to use a breathing machine at night.  It is called a CPAP.  Last night was my fifth night of using the machine, and it was the first night I slept through the entire night without waking up.! (The first night I was able to sleep for some time,... Read moreChevron
posted 02/19/2008, comments (2)|
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