Tag: harvard medical school
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?
I love . . .
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May 19, 2008 02:05 PM EDT --
If I asked you, my blog readers, whether you are tired, I'm guessing that many of you would say yes. Sometimes the reason is obvious—maybe you stayed up too late watching the Red Sox game or . . .
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February 11, 2008 03:45 PM EST --
Can an herbal supplement help me sleep?" Many of my patients ask me this question, and many others never ask but just take a supplement along with their other prescription medications. . . .
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February 18, 2008 01:14 PM EST --
I'm a mess if I don't get enough sleep! You probably recognize the ill effects of sleep deprivation after a night or two of not sleeping well: grogginess, grouchiness and a brain that . . .
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July 14, 2008 11:52 AM EDT --
Who doesn't feel like they'd like more energy? Whether you want it because you'd like to be able to concentrate better at work, be able to stay up and watch a late-night movie, or be able . . .
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May 05, 2008 01:06 PM EDT --
When I was in medical school, I often worked for days at a time with little or no sleep. And then once I graduated, I found myself in the same situation as I tried to balance working and caring for my . . .
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April 14, 2008 09:56 AM EDT --
I know when I'm feeling anxious about something—be it work or a family matter—I find it hard to fall asleep at night. A friend has mentioned that when she's feeling a lot of stress, . . .
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June 09, 2008 05:37 PM EDT --
When my daughter has nightmares, it can be scary for me to watch her having a bad dream. Luckily, they only happen every now and then to her. For other people, nightmares are a more constant occurrence. . . .
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May 27, 2008 10:25 AM EDT --
I recently read a report by the Associated Press that stated that stress from work and the poor economy are wrecking diet and exercise routines across the country. People who give up healthy habits say . . .
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June 23, 2008 11:16 AM EDT --
Caregivers of people with dementia have a very difficult job. Doctors are often looking for ways to make that job—and the life of people with dementia—easier. A new study suggests that increasing . . .
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July 07, 2008 03:39 PM EDT --
I know I find it hard to sleep when I'm stressed out, anxious, or even depressed. This article, reprinted from Harvard Medical School's report called Improving sleep: A guide to a good night's . . .
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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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May 12, 2008 11:20 AM EDT --
My least favorite part of getting enough sleep is not being able to concentrate. But a close second are those puffy, dark circles that appear below my eyes after a night of not-enough sleep. In this article, . . .
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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 04, 2008 02:42 PM EST --
As anyone who reads this blog knows, getting a good night's sleep is important. One of the things that I always ask my patients is to tell me what keeps them from getting a good night's . . .
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March 03, 2008 11:25 AM EST --
I love spicy food. However, many people don't tolerate it very well and complain of heartburn after eating food with some kick. Sometimes a big meal that is fairly bland will cause the same . . .
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April 21, 2008 04:35 PM EDT --
You've probably heard the term "internal clock" and know it has something to do with how you feel at different times of the day. But do you know what brain areas control your internal clock? . . .
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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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August 04, 2008 10:22 AM EDT --
Patients who are having trouble sleeping often come in to my office asking about herbal supplements. One that has come to my attention recently is Ambrotose. The below article, written by Dr. Celeste . . .
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