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Jerry Kennard

posted 06/26/2008, comment (1)

Smell the Coffee and Wake the Genes

News that just the smell of coffee helps reduce the stress of sleep deprivation may come as welcome news to those who need a coffee boost to get them started. Not only does the aroma of coffee smell good, it appears to activate a group of genes and proteins in the brain. Study author Han-Seok Seo of the Seoul National University, points... Read more Chevron

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Beth Irvine

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posted 06/07/2008, comment (1)

4 Tips to Relieve Everyday Stress- view live TV segment

Stressed-out? • How do I deal with the frustration of mundane tasks day after day? • How can I have more patience with those around me? • What can I do to have more energy and clarity? Sit back, relax and take a few minutes to tune in to a recent morning TV segment I did on relieving stress. Techniques of body... 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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Allen Blaivas, M.D.

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posted 06/26/2007, comment (1)

The Different Types of Insomnia

As we have been discussing, chronic insomnia is insomnia in the absence of other medical, neurological, or psychiatric causes. Two of the most common types of this disorder are idiopathic insomnia and psychophysiologic insomnia. I will also briefly touch on another interesting and poorly understood form of insomnia. ... Read more Chevron

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