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Florence Cardinal

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posted 01/05/2009, comments (2)

Kicking those Addictions

As we move into the New Year and make out our list of resolutions, be sure to add giving up your addictions. I'm not speaking of the hard drugs. I'm sure the majority of my readers aren't hooked on heroine or cocaine. Neither am I talking about drugs prescribed by your doctor. It's true that some of these may be addictive, or, at the very... Read more Chevron

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Allen Blaivas, M.D.

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posted 01/02/2009, comments (0)

Diagnosing Restless Leg Syndrome

You’ve all seen the ads. You might have even heard about the charges of “disease mongering” that have been bandied about, specifically about this disorder. We are going to start covering the topic of restless legs syndrome (RLS). (By the way, disease mongering is when someone with a financial interest in a... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/01/2009, comments (0)

Resolutions for the Sleep Impaired

As the last of the sand trickles from the hourglass and the old year gives way to the new, it's a time to look to the future. What can we do to make life better in the months to come? For the sleep deprived, whether that lack of sleep comes from a sleep disorder, work schedule or poor sleep hygiene, a plan to get more sleep will... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/24/2008, comment (1)

Sleep and Your Coronary...Arteries That Is

One extra hour...just one extra hour of sleep seems to lower the risk of developing calcifications, a precursor to heart disease. The converse is also true, namely, chronic partial sleep deprivation may be a risk factor for an array of common problems including weight gain, hypertension and diabetes - which all correlate with an increased... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/22/2008, comment (1)

Snorers Burn More Daytime Calories But....

This next discussion ended up being classified as weird science. Experts have found that people who snore at night seem to be better calorie burners at rest during the day, than non-snorers. HOWEVER - the snorer's calorie burn does not seem to be significant enought to offset the obesity that often accompanies sleep apnea. ... Read more Chevron

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