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Florence Cardinal

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posted 10/13/2009, comments (0)

Coffee for Babies?

Research out of the University of Toronto suggests that babies who are given caffeine have a different sleep pattern and may develop sleep abnormalities. But health problems, especially sleep related, may develop much earlier, well before the baby is born. Pregnancy There has long been conflicting arguments for and against drinking... Read more Chevron

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Allen Blaivas, M.D.

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posted 02/18/2009, comments (3)

Sleep Deprivation 101: What You Should Know

In my previous blogs I have written about the importance of good sleep, but I don’t think we ever really explained the significance of sleep deprivation and the effects on society and the individual. I thought that it would be a good idea to go over some significant facts and figures to convince you of the importance of getting a good... Read more Chevron

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Jerry Kennard

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posted 02/04/2009, comment (1)

Artifical Light Exposure Linked to Prostate Cancer

Artificial night time lighting is associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer in men. According to research by Professor Boris A. Portnov and colleagues of the University of Haifa, exposure to artificial light sources at night increases the risk of prostate cancer the more a man is exposed. In previous research, the same team found an... Read more Chevron

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Beth Irvine

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posted 12/29/2008, comments (0)

Ring in Change

In looking to all good things for 2009, I want to share a fantastic resource with you called first30days.com. Change is Good Whether it be issues with sleep or anything we want to change in our life. We begin with the desire to make a change. Below is an interview I did for first30days on where I personally go in times of change, the... Read more Chevron

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Dr. Diana L Walcutt

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posted 12/18/2008, comment (1)

ARE SLEEP MEDICATIONS SAFE?

One wonders how many people actually use something to sleep at night. Whether it's a prescription, over the counter (OTC) or alcohol, nearly ALL of us will use something to help us sleep at some point. Each of us is likely to suffer from at least one bout of insomnia in our lifetime. We have become a society where even a little loss of... Read more Chevron

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