This is the second of a series of articles I'll be running touching on various aspects of sleep, sleep problems and sleep deprivation. Today's article focuses on the increasing usage of sleeping pills, for everyone from children to senior citizens.
Yes, people need sleep, but they should also remember there might be other methods to call up the sandman.
Years ago, many people relied on alternative methods for health and healing. Herbal remedies were popular for everything from wounds to...
I wrote an article a short while ago on the strange behavior that sometimes occurs when a person sleepwalks. Sleepwalking, in fact, has... Read more »
A friend of mine recently wrote me the following letter asking for more information on melatonin. I dedicate this article to her:M.H.... Read more »
One wonders how many people actually use something to sleep at night. Whether it's a prescription, over the counter (OTC) or alcohol,... Read more »
One of the frequent questions I've seen here and on other asthma websites is whether asthma can be safely treated with (cheaper) over the... Read more »
I received an email last week from a woman who was worried that her mother was being over-medicated. She had a point. We discussed the... Read more »
A recent study suggests that teenagers who have trouble sleeping may be at a higher risk for being depressed and using drugs later in life. In the... Read more »
Teenagers who have trouble falling to sleep at night or who wake up too early may be at an increased risk for high blood pressure when compared to... Read more »
Job and economy-related stress is causing a boom in at least one business, experts say. Sleeping pills, prescribed for patients who stress is keeping... Read more »
People who have acid reflux--particularly nighttime reflux--may want to avoid sleeping aids, researchers say. In a recent study, scientists found... Read more »
Summer vacation -- time off from school or work, lazy days spent at the beach, and maybe even steamy nights filled with the passion of a summer... Read more »
Take action right away Acne can profoundly impact self-esteem at any age, especially during the vulnerable teenage years. If your teen tells you that his acne doesn't bother him, be aware that he may be simply putting on a brave face. I've ...
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