Tag: harvard health publications
group name: insomnia
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February 25, 2008 02:45 PM EST --
Last night, I had a big meal and then went to bed. I felt full and thought about the medical myth that patients often ask me about—does eating late at night lead to weight gain?
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August 06, 2007 01:30 PM EDT --
During young adulthood, sleep patterns usually seem stable but in fact are slowly evolving. Between age 20 and age 30, the amount of deep sleep drops by about half, and nighttime awakenings double. By . . .
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March 13, 2008 12:37 PM EDT --
You turn one way, toss over to the other side, and then try lying on your back. No matter which position you take you just cannot fall asleep! We all have restless nights and unfortunately some have more . . .
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July 23, 2007 11:05 AM EDT --
Siesta. Just the thought of a lazy lunch followed by a peaceful nap is enough to lower blood pressure and reduce stress. Whether actually taking one is good for the heart, though, is still swinging in . . .
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July 09, 2007 03:00 PM EDT --
When behavioral techniques don’t cure your insomnia, talk with your doctor about sleep-promoting medications. Although such medications can be helpful in the short term to break a pattern of insomnia, . . .
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July 16, 2007 11:14 AM EDT --
Many people find it difficult to get enough sleep every night. Medical evidence suggests that for optimum health and function, the average adult should get seven to nine hours of sleep daily. Although . . .
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September 17, 2007 04:25 PM EDT --
One of the major myths in medicine is that some people don’t need very much sleep. I often hear this from my patients who tell me, “I’m one of those people who don’t need . . .
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February 12, 2008 04:56 PM EST --
Obstructive sleep apnea and depression: Treating the sleep problem may boost mood.
About one in five people with depression also suffers from a sleep-related breathing disorder, most often obstructive . . .
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February 12, 2008 04:59 PM EST --
To a certain extent, heredity determines how people sleep throughout their lives. Identical twins, for example, have much more similar sleep patterns than nonidentical twins or other siblings. Differences . . .
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July 30, 2007 06:10 PM EDT --
Disturbed sleep can trouble the heart and a troubled heart can disturb sleep.
Sleep seems to be such a serene way to replenish energy and restore the mind. For your heart, blood vessels, and immune system, . . .
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March 17, 2008 05:13 PM EDT --
As readers of this blog know, I try very hard to get a good amount of sleep every night. But of course, sometimes that doesn't happen. Sometimes I'm up all night with a sick child, others I stay . . .
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March 24, 2008 10:36 AM EDT --
Patients who come to see me because of trouble sleeping often ask about sleeping pills. This has especially been true since Lunesta (eszopiclone) came on the market a few years ago—and its makers . . .
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March 31, 2008 09:53 AM EDT --
Narcolepsy is a fairly rare disorder—about 1 in 2,000 people has this condition—and so I hardly ever see patients with this problem. However, I know that narcolepsy can have a serious impact . . .
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March 10, 2008 04:11 PM EDT --
Like most people, I use the Internet all the time. I check email what seems like a million times a day, do research for my work, and catch up on the news online. And yes, occasionally it keeps me up at . . .
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July 16, 2007 11:00 AM EDT --
Most of us are familiar with the short-term costs of sleep deprivation: reduced alertness, daytime sleepiness, irritability, and trouble concentrating. Long-term sleep loss can have more serious health . . .
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May 27, 2008 10:34 AM EDT --
Remember that old beer commercial where drinkers argued about the best feature of their favorite "lite" brew? "Tastes great!" shouted one group. "Less filling!" retorted . . .
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December 08, 2008 04:29 PM EST --
With the economy floundering, it’s a good time to talk about medical costs, which can contribute to financial worries. It can be expensive to stay healthy. There are costs for medicines, medical visit . . .
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February 12, 2008 04:38 PM EST --
Sleep seems to be such a serene way to replenish energy and restore the mind. For your heart, blood vessels, and immune system, though, it's anything but peaceful. There are periods of calm, to be . . .
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June 28, 2007 11:13 AM EDT --
Difficulty getting a good night’s sleep is a significant cause of tiredness in particular and fatigue in general. Lack of sleep isn’t the only problem: Too little or too much sleep can increase . . .
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March 11, 2008 12:19 PM EDT --
Welcome to the Living With ... series of online support communities. Check in every Monday with the Harvard Medical School doctors on a variety of topics. Explore the many ways you . . .
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