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posted 01/26/2009, comments (0)

Snoring, Sleep Apnea and Pregnancy

It's common knowledge that snoring is both annoying and dangerous. Loud snoring is a sign of a much more serious sleep disorder - sleep apnea. A person suffering from sleep apnea stops breathing hundreds of times a night only to start again with a loud gasp. This puts a strain on the entire body, and especially on the heart. It also decreases the... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/26/2009, comments (0)

Minor Sleep Loss

Mild sleep disturbances can result in shallow sleep, even though total sleep time is not reduced. According to a report from Nature Neuroscience, this shallow sleep can interfere with learning and memory. Poor sleep often results in impaired memory by reducing action in the hippocampus. Most people realize the consequences of severe sleep... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/15/2009, comments (0)

Sleeping Away the Common Cold

There is no cure for the common cold, or so we've been told. But a recent study led by Sheldon Cohen of Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburg suggests that if you can't cure it, then find a method of preventing it. The study, which appeared in the January 12, 2009, issue of Archives of Internal medicine, shows that, of the 153... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/07/2009, comments (0)

Sleeping Double in a Single Bed

Anyone who has any knowledge at all of country music will probably remember the Barbara Mandrell hit, "Sleeping Single in a Double Bed." That, according to the song, is not a favorable situation. However, please consider the alternative. Snuggling together on a narrow bed may sound appealing to the newlyweds, but believe me, keep it up and the... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/01/2009, comments (0)

Resolutions for the Sleep Impaired

As the last of the sand trickles from the hourglass and the old year gives way to the new, it's a time to look to the future. What can we do to make life better in the months to come? For the sleep deprived, whether that lack of sleep comes from a sleep disorder, work schedule or poor sleep hygiene, a plan to get more sleep will... Read more Chevron

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