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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 more Chevron

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posted 03/31/2008, comments (2)

Healthy Midnight Snacks

If we weren't meant to eat late at night, why is there a light inside the refrigerator? Click here for a few tips on healthy midnight munching.

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posted 03/06/2008, comments (0)

Hush. My Garden is Sleeping!

A short while ago I wrote an article entitled "Sleep Disorders of Animals", discussing the sleep habits of various members of the animal kingdom. It's an established fact that all animals need sleep, not just human animals. It's probably no surprise to most people that animals need sleep. Anyone who spent any time with the... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/11/2008, comments (0)

Sleep Quality in Intensive Care Units (ICU)

For a patient to heal from illness or injury, he or she needs restful sleep. A quiet, dimly lit room promotes sleep. Yet, the ICU ward of a busy hospital is seldom quiet or dimly lit. An article in USA today advises: "Sleep deprivation can result in a decreased production of growth hormone needed for healing." In the ICU (intensive... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/31/2008, comments (0)

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 more Chevron

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