Category: Sleep
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Snoring Isn’t Normal: What Sawing Logs Can Signal
Snoring is the harsh sound that happens when breathing is obstructed while sleeping. But despite centuries of plays, radio broadcasts, films and television programming using the condition as a comic plot device, it’s no laughing matter. Snoring can indicate serious health problems, and we’re not only talking about the danger of assault from a sleepless…
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5 Alarming but Normal Things You Do in Your Sleep
Sleep is the body’s way of recharging. Birds, reptiles and mammals all require sleep, which is a vital part of maintaining health, focus and vigor. But the brain is actually awake, even during sleep. In the sleep state, stages of brain activity are similar to those that occur during waking hours, and the brain is…
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Always Tired? Could Signal One of these Health Problems
In today’s busy life, we barely have enough time for proper meals and sleep. So there’s no wonder that, globally, ten percent of people suffer from persistent fatigue. One in five Americans complain of drowsiness bad enough to interfere with daily activities. But really, what is fatigue, just feeling a little bit tired or bone-draining…
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8 Things Never to Do Before Bed
Sleep. Everyone does it; everyone needs it. But not everyone is getting the right amount or the proper type of rest. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have linked a lack of sleep to industrial tragedies, motor vehicle accidents, and medical mistakes, all caused by inattention or nodding off at inappropriate times. Beyond that,…
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Snooze Alert: 5 Signs You Need a Nap
We all know the feeling: dragging ourselves out of bed after hitting the snooze button one too many times, feeling like we’re treading water on our way to the shower and trudging through our day wishing for a caffeine IV to limit trips to the break room. According to Dr. Mary Esther, president of the…
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The Best Sleep Positions for Your Health
Why does your sleep position matter? Isn’t it good enough to make sure you’re getting that recommended eight hours per night? Now you also have to consider how you position your body while you’re doing it? Is that even possible to control while you’re asleep? Sleep is a natural process that many people take for…
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Wake-up Call: Why You Can’t Sleep Through the Night
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, “DWDs” cause 1,500 deaths and 40,000 injuries a year. Yet in this case, DWD doesn’t stand for “driving while drunk;” it stands for “driving while drowsy.” Yep, 5 percent of American adult drivers admit to nodding off behind the wheel. And, get this, more than half of Americans…