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10 Tips to Improve Women's Sleep

Nearly 70 percent of American women report that they get less than the recommended eight hours sleep a night. Some, especially those in the 40 to 60 age bracket, get as little as five hours. I think most people are aware of the health risks of sleep deprivation.   "Women's sleep patterns can be affected by their unique health issues as well... Read moreChevron
posted 03/11/2010, comments (0)|
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Obesity, Your Heart and Sleep

According to the American Heart Organization, "obesity is now recognized as a major risk factor for coronary heart disease, which can lead to heart attack." Obesity raises cholesterol levels, lowering the HDL (good cholesterol). It also raises blood pressure and can lead to diabetes.   It's no surprise that obesity is also implicated in... Read moreChevron
posted 02/25/2010, comments (0)|
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Stress and Sleep Deprivation Contributed to Clinton's Clogged Artery

Former President Bill Clinton admits that stress was a large factor in his recent surgery to clear a clogged artery. However, he isn't going to stop working. Instead, he will try to manage his stress better with lifestyle changes including improving his diet and getting more sleep.   Five years ago, Clinton had quadruple bypass... Read moreChevron
posted 02/18/2010, comments (0)|
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Napping for your Health

  With the hectic lifestyles most of us lead these days, napping has become almost a way of life. Think naps are for sissies? Listen. Even the sports teams are getting into it.   "A lot of things may change in the NHL," Scott Mellanby of the Atlanta Thrashers says, "but not naps. It's just a part of being a hockey... Read moreChevron
posted 08/17/2009, comments (0)|
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Lack of Exercise = Lack of Sleep

Tommy sprawls on the couch, his eyes glued to the TV screen and the latest Spiderman movie. Shelly is curled up in the easy chair, her only movement her fingers on the controls of her Game Boy.   It's a perfect summer day filled with golden sunshine and light breezes. Tommy should be outside playing baseball. On the sidewalk across the... Read moreChevron
posted 08/12/2009, comments (0)|

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