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healthgal

posted 06/20/2008, comment (1)

Hotels Want you to "Sleep Happy"

Here are the top five complaints I hear when it comes to sleep issues: I can't fall asleep - I just keep spinning the problems of the day I fall asleep but wake up, really dwelling on something I need to do tomorrow I fall asleep, but my kids - the dog - the neighbors - wake me up, and then I can't fall back asleep I sleep through... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/20/2008, comment (1)

Is it possible to get too much sleep?

I've been reading, researching and writing about sleep and sleep disorders for over ten years now, since my husband was diagnosed with sleep apnea. Anyone reading a few of my articles will realize that I'm a big advocate for getting enough sleep. I've seen the damage sleep deprivation can do. I believe that the four most necessary things... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/18/2008, comment (1)

What"s Sleep Got To Do With It??

Do you know what lack of sleep can do to a person? Well, according to the latest research it can mess with your metabolism and with hormones that regulate weight and specifically weight gain. Sleep deprivation can mimic the impact of alcohol on your driving skills. Certainly focus, concentration and work productivity can... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/18/2008, comments (0)

How to Maintain your Body Clock

Our society is characterized more and more by work patterns and other activities that have negative effects on the body clock. Shift work, being ‘on-call’, long-haul flights and even our food and drink contribute to body clock disruptions. The full extent of the relationship between sleep and health remains undiscovered. What we... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/12/2008, comments (2)

Teens: Turn Off Your Cell Phone and Go to Sleep

The controversy continues. Is the use of a cell phone injurious to our health? It does seem, from recent research, that the use of cell phones may disrupt our sleep. In an article I wrote back in January, I stated: "According to research undertaken by the Electromagnetic Academy based at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, cell... Read more Chevron

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