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healthgal

posted 12/02/2008, comment (1)

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sleep....

But were afraid to ask!! I'm devoting my radio show, HealthBeat, to "Elusive Sleep," tomorrow Wednesday on Voice America's Health & Wellness channel at 10 am PST. Tune in and you'll have a chance to call in and ask questions. As I did research for the show, I was astounded to find out how truly complex sleep is... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/20/2008, comments (0)

Insomnia and the "Vulnerability it Creates"

Even occasional lack of sleep can put you at an escalated risk of developing certain health conditions. Since there are so many variations of insomnia - here's a template to help you address the issues: "I wake up too early in the am" - Early risers (especially the elderly) may have ASPS - Advanced Sleep Phase Syndrome - which means... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/18/2008, comments (0)

Chronic Insomnia Assay

There are several definitions of insomnia, but the most widely used refer to difficulties you may have falling asleep or staying asleep. Some sleep researchers and physicians refer to poor sleep quality as insomnia. While that perspective may be valid, we prefer to keep the two terms separate. Complete the Chronic Insomnia Assessment HERE and... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/17/2008, comment (1)

The Connection Between Sleep Disorders and Eye Health

Experts have told us that chronic loss of sleep can increase risk of heart disease, weight gain, poor performance, diabetes and other serious conditions. Well a new study in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings suggests several associations between sleep disorders and eye health. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common form of... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/16/2008, comments (0)

Depression and Insomnia

Emerging scientific research clearly shows that the relationships between depression and insomnia are far more complex than originally understood. The current model as expressed in the psychiatric terminology of the DSM-IV-TR (the diagnostic manual used by psychiatrists and psychologists to define mental health disorders) emphasizes insomnia as a... Read more Chevron

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