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Who has time to read it all? This week we’re doing a newsflash a day on the health topics you need to know about to stay healthy. Today’s topic: Sleep.
Jumpstart Your Fitness: By Beating Common Sleep Problems
It’s free, it takes no skill or education, and it’s one of the #1 things we can all do […]
The bedroom is not just about sex; it’s about sleep. That’s right, sleep: a rejuvenating weapon against stress and fatigue. But sometimes, those little aches and pains become a barrier between you and a good night’s sleep. No, don’t reach for the pill bottle. A perfectly placed pillow may be all that you need. Side […]
“I slept like a baby.”
“I tossed and turned all night.”
“I get 8 hours or more no matter what.”
We may think we know how we’re sleeping, but according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, we may be very wrong.
Self-reports of total sleep times, both habitually and on the morning after a polysomnogram (PSG), or a […]
Well-known and heavily prescribed sleeping pills Ambien and Lunesta are demonstrating increasingly common (and extremely odd) side effects, reports today’s New York Times:
The [FDA] review was prompted, in part, by queries to the agency from The New York Times last year, after some users of the most widely prescribed drug, Ambien, started complaining online and […]
Try to go to bed at the same time every night. Grown-ups need bedtimes, too, and setting a regular sleep schedule will help you fall asleep faster and get higher-quality sleep.
Create an environment conducive to sleep. If your neighborhood is noisy, invest in a small fan or white-noise machine to mask the outdoor […]
Scientists have identified a gene associated with sleep rhythms. According to an article at Science Daily,
…such insight into the factors influencing people’s so-called circadian, or daily, rhythm might lead to therapies that could adjust the body’s clock in those suffering from conditions including jet lag or shift work sleep disorder, according to the researchers.
“This […]
It’s been a quiet Sunday here at LivelyWomen.com. On this quiet Sunday, I got up early for breakfast (serving my physical needs), headed out to my congregation meeting (serving my spiritual need), came home for some time with hubby and a visit to the property we’re trying to purchase for our dream home (emotional […]
It’s cold outside. You’re tired, and probably sleep-deprived like the rest of the world. Why camp out in front of the TV, filling your mind with more junk? You’re on overload anyway.
According to WebMD:
“Naps are one of the most powerful alertness strategies,” says Mark Rosekind, PhD, president and chief scientist at Alertness Solutions. “It is […]
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