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Allen Blaivas, M.D.

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posted 02/18/2009, comments (3)

Sleep Deprivation 101: What You Should Know

In my previous blogs I have written about the importance of good sleep, but I don’t think we ever really explained the significance of sleep deprivation and the effects on society and the individual. I thought that it would be a good idea to go over some significant facts and figures to convince you of the importance of getting a good... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/15/2008, comment (1)

What's Keeping You Awake at Night?

The things that keep us awake are many, and tend to vary from person to person. Noise, illness, including sleep disorders, and stress, to name a few. Stress means worry, and it's worry that's keeping many folk awake - worry over something called the "credit crunch." A survey done by the budget hotel chain, Travelodge in the UK suggests... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/21/2008, comments (0)

Too Much, or Too Little Sleep, Increases Stroke Risk

Women aged 50-79 who sleep more than nine hours a night increase their risk of stroke by as much as 60-70 per cent. These findings, published in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association, were the result of an analysis between sleep patterns and risk of stroke in 93,676 women, between 1994-2005. The women were patients at 40 different... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/15/2008, comment (1)

The World of Dreams

Throughout eternity, dreaming has been a big part of civilization. Dreams figure prominently in the culture of the Aboriginal tribes of the world. The Senoi people from the mountains of Malaysia used dreams as a way to conquer their fears and reach their goals. Every morning, the first order of the day was to report any dreams experienced during... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/13/2008, comment (1)

Are You Experiencing MicroSleeps Unknowingly

Maybe you are stressed or preoccupied or overwhelmed with responsibilities and not sleeping well or not sleeping enough. I'm learning that even small deficits of sleep can wreak havoc with your memory - performance on the job - driving skills - health. We know that if you learn a task right before going to sleep - it will imprint far... Read more Chevron

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