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Rockabye Baby - Baby Makes Three

Baby is here and it seems he or she has taken over the household. Babies do tend to be the center of attention, at least for the first few months. But my! Doesn't the little one sleep a lot?   For the first three to four months, babies tend to sleep sixteen to eighteen hours a day, but that sleep seems to come in spurts - sleep two or... Read moreChevron
posted 09/02/2008, comment (1)|
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Teen With Poor/Insufficient Sleep May = High Blood Pressure

Recent research reveals that teens who either don’t sleep enough or have poor quality sleep may be at risk for high blood pressure that could eventually put them at risk for heart disease in adulthood. The study, just published in the Journal, Circulation, took a look at 238 healthy 13-16 year olds (123 boys, 115 girls) who were not... Read moreChevron
posted 08/27/2008, comment (1)|
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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
posted 08/20/2008, comments (2)|
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If Mom and Dad Are Chronic Insomniacs Then Teens May Face….

 .....an elevated risk of insomnia AND the risk of using hypnotic drugs, and contemplating suicide.  A study out of the University of Pittsburgh focused on 798 adolescents - boys and girls - with an average age of 14.4 years.  The young teens answered a detailed questionnaire that covered sleep and health... Read moreChevron
posted 07/31/2008, comments (0)|
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Cherries and Grapes

Many of us are aware that eating or drinking some food products hinders our ability to sleep. Coffee contains caffeine and should be avoided later in the day. Chocolate also contains caffeine and should also be avoided. Spicy foods can cause digestive problems, including heartburn and gas. For a good night's sleep, eat these foods in the afternoon... Read moreChevron
posted 07/27/2008, comment (1)|
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