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Tips for a good night's sleep
We are a nation plagued by sleeplessness. According to the National Institutes of Health, 50 million to 70 million Americans are affected by chronic sleep disorders and intermittent sleep problems that can negatively affect health, alertness and safety....Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Hormones and Metabolism, Melatonin (dietary supplement), High Blood Pressure, Ambien (drug)
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Night Milk shows promise as aid for insomniacs
Forget a nightcap - the answer for insomnia may soon be available in a glass of milk. A Chinese-controlled milk powder manufacturer may soon be giving those suffering from sleeping disorders a natural sleep aid. According to TVNZ, the New Zealand-...Tags: Melatonin (dietary supplement), Companies and Corporations, Economy, Business and Finance, Dietary Supplements, Insomnia
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Sleep texting is now a thing
KIAHKandi Gay, a paramedic in the Quad Cities, Iowa, is one of roughly 70 million Americans dealing with a sleep disorder of some kind, and if you send her a text message about it while she's sleeping, she'll be able to reply to you. She just won't remember...Tags: Genesis (music group)
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The power of sleep
Are you tired, run-down, listless? The answer to your problem is probably not in a little brown bottle. It could be as simple as a good night’s sleep. But for 45 million Americans, that’s an elusive dream. Even worse, sleep deprivation,...Tags: Carroll County (Maryland), Johns Hopkins Hospital, Prescription Drugs, Health Treatments, Quitting Smoking
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Lack of sleep contributing to obesity
In 1960, Americans averaged 81/2 hours of sleep a night, and our obesity rate was around 12 percent. Today we're averaging 6 1/2 to seven hours, and our obesity rate has climbed to around 30 percent. Coincidence?
No, say sleep experts. They point out...Tags: Hormones and Metabolism, Human Body, Health, Weight, Hydrocortisone
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Expert: Murray Gave Jackson 40 Times More Sedative Than He Told Police
KTLA NewsLOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- Dr. Conrad Murray probably gave Michael Jackson 40 times more of the surgical anesthetic than he admitted to police, a leading expert on the drug testified Thursday. Dr. Steven Shafter was the last witness called before the...Tags: General Practitioners, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Prosecution, Murder, Environmental Issues
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Spend time preparing for end of daylight saving
That extra hour of sleep that comes with the end of daylight saving time Sunday will feel like a blessing to many adults.
But for parents of youngsters who are up at 6 a.m. because they think it's still really 7 a.m., and for folks with sleep...Tags: Seasonal Affective Disorder, Brain, Sleep Deprivation, Heart Attack, Loyola University Health System
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North suburban man accused of bilking sleep-disorder investors
Tribune reporterA north suburban man has been charged with defrauding about $4 million from investors for a now-defunct sleep disorder business, spending much of the money on a Lake Forest mansion, a tattoo parlor and family vacations to Italy, Nevada, Florida and...Tags: Prosecution, Rentals, Health, Sleep Apnea, Economy, Business and Finance
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Lehigh Valley Community
ADULT DAY SERVICES SARAH CARE OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, 7010 Snowdrift Road, Allentown, 610- 391-1576, http://www.sarahcarelv.com. Adult day care, Mon.-Sat.; Overnight respite. THIRD STREET ALLIANCE, 41 N. Third St., Easton, 610-258-6271, http://www....Tags: Crimes, Lakes and Ponds, Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom, Sex Crimes, Social Organizations
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Check It Out: So you can get to sleep
Do you struggle with insomnia? Getting a good night's sleep is essential for optimum health. The long-term consequences of untreated sleep disorders include heart disease, stroke, obesity and other serious medical conditions. Learn more about how...Tags: Hormones and Metabolism, Physical Fitness and Exercise, High Blood Pressure, Health, Diseases and Illnesses
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An Honest Conversation About Sleep
It is a common knowledge that we need a good amount of sleep to function at our best, but reality is that very few of us actually get the sleep we need. With the long list of what life demands from us in today’s world, sleep seems to be moving...Tags: Hormones and Metabolism, University of Pennsylvania, Personal Service, Health Treatments, Health
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Sandman cometh
Most people remembered to set their clocks ahead last night so they could spring forward today into daylight saving time, the harbinger of spring and summertime.
But for some, it can cause headaches, irritability, tiredness and poor concentration....Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, High Blood Pressure, Health, Behavioral Conditions, Energy Saving
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