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Florence Cardinal

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posted 04/11/2008, comments (0)

Insomnia and Depression in Young and Old

  "It is not the need for sleep but the ability that diminishes with age."   This quote, from Harold Rubin, Rehabilitation Counselor, and himself a senior citizen, is very true for many of the elderly. Many problems hinder getting the rest they need. They may have difficulty falling asleep, they may experience frequent nighttime... Read moreChevron
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Florence Cardinal

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posted 01/31/2008, comment (1)

Melatonin - The Natural Sleeping Pill

A friend of mine recently wrote me the following letter asking for more information on melatonin. I dedicate this article to her:M.H. wrote:  "My husband had trouble sleeping the last few months of his life, and the doc prescribed 1mg of melatonin. He didn't want to put Jim on any more drugs. He was already taking insulin for... Read moreChevron
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posted 05/21/2007, comments (0)

Sick and Sleepless Fruit Flies Mirror Homans

 Do you find it difficult to sleep when you're sick? So, according to the latest research from Stanford University School of Medicine, do fruit flies. The study reveals that fruit flies, when infected with Streptococcus pneumoniae or Listeria monocytogenes bacteria, suffered from a disruption of their circadian rhythm. A similar... Read moreChevron
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