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    Teen Lack of Sleep a Growing Problem

    It's that time of year again and all over the nation, schools are back in session. Suddenly it all hits you - school, homework, maybe a job, dating, family, sports, and on and on. How on earth can you fit it all in?   Did you notice anything missing in the above list? Right! Sleep. Unfortunately, that one commodity is also often missing... Read moreChevron
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    The Elderly and Sleep

    A recent joint study from Elizabeth Klerman of Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Harvard Medical School states that the elderly don't need as much sleep as the general population. Sure, there are lifestyle and medical reasons why the elderly have trouble sleeping, but the real answer lies in changes in the circadian rhythm and REM... Read moreChevron
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    Mild Sleep Deprivation

    You may have read my articles about the side effects of sleep deprivation, both mental and physical - lack of concentration, stress, weakened immune system, fatigue. But those apply to folks who are really sleep deprived, who only get four or five hours of sleep every night. Right? For a person who loses only an hour or two most nights, none of... Read moreChevron
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    Back to School Blues

    The National Sleep Foundation tells us that teens need between 8 ½ and 9 ¼ hours sleep every night. However, most teens do not get enough sleep to function efficiently. Several causes exist for this deficiency in sleep, but it all adds up to one thing - sleep deprivation. With the return to school approaching, the problems tend to... Read moreChevron
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    Sleep Deprivation and Athletes

    An article from the National Sleep foundation (NSF) states that "if you are experiencing sleep deprivation, your athletic performance may suffer." Some effects of sleep deprivation may strike at the body, causing reduced endurance and a drop in the fitness level. Eyesight and hearing may be impaired. Other effects are emotional,... Read moreChevron
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