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posted 12/24/2008, comment (1)

Sleep and Your Coronary...Arteries That Is

One extra hour...just one extra hour of sleep seems to lower the risk of developing calcifications, a precursor to heart disease. The converse is also true, namely, chronic partial sleep deprivation may be a risk factor for an array of common problems including weight gain, hypertension and diabetes - which all correlate with an increased... Read more Chevron

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Beth Irvine

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posted 12/18/2008, comments (2)

A Good Winter's Rest

The days are getting shorter...however, with all of the hustle and bustle right now you may not have even noticed? This Sunday, December 21st, marks the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. It is the first day of winter in the northern hemisphere. Look to the change of season and use the naturally shorter days to your advantage. This is... Read more Chevron

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Florence Cardinal

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posted 12/09/2008, comments (0)

Headaches and Sleep

Headaches come in all shapes and sizes, from tension headaches caused by excessive stress or even excitement to the devastating pain of cluster headaches to debilitating and recurrent migraine headaches. Headaches have one thing in common. They make you miserable. What causes headaches? As mentioned above, stress is one cause. Allergies,... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/18/2008, comments (0)

Sleep Breathing Survey

Sleep breathing problems are the single most common physical disturbance in someone who suffers from poor sleep quality. Whether you suffer from insomnia, complain of nightmares, restless or jerking legs, or show signs of poor functioning on the Sleep Misery Index, remarkably, breathing problems are the most universal finding among all these... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/18/2008, comments (0)

Chronic Insomnia Assay

There are several definitions of insomnia, but the most widely used refer to difficulties you may have falling asleep or staying asleep. Some sleep researchers and physicians refer to poor sleep quality as insomnia. While that perspective may be valid, we prefer to keep the two terms separate. Complete the Chronic Insomnia Assessment HERE and... Read more Chevron

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