Tag: living with
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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November 05, 2007 11:53 AM EST --
Are you worried about lying awake at night—unable to quickly fall asleep? Sleeping pills help you much less than you might think.
Researchers recently took another look at laboratory . . .
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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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January 21, 2008 12:07 PM EST --
Do your kids grind their teeth? If so, don't worry too much about it. Grinding teeth, or bruxism , is surprisingly common in children. Nearly one in three children does it at some . . .
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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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September 04, 2007 11:31 AM EDT --
Restless leg sydrome (RLS) is common, affecting about 10% of adults. Fortunately, only about a quarter of all people with RLS are affected seriously enough to require medical attention.
RLS becomes more . . .
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August 21, 2007 02:44 PM EDT --
On any given night, millions of Americans have trouble sleeping. On any given afternoon, millions of Americans struggle to stay alert. It’s no wonder that over 48 million sleeping aid . . .
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August 21, 2007 02:48 PM EDT --
Have you ever wondered what the caffeine levels are in your favorite drinks?
Product
Caffeine (mg)*
Coffee, grande (16 oz.) Starbucks
550
Caffe Americano, short (8 oz.) Starbucks . . .
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January 14, 2008 05:00 PM EST --
Many people occasionally wake up to the feeling of pins and needles in one or both of their hands. The likeliest cause of these symptoms is compression of one or both of the main nerves (the median and . . .
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January 28, 2008 11:43 AM EST --
Getting enough sleep is one of the most important factors in maintaining good health-it may even help control your weight and your risk of getting diabetes. There are lots of ideas about why people . . .
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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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January 04, 2008 04:56 PM EST --
I am proud to say that I have never once pulled an "all nighter" to study for a test. Sure, I stayed awake many nights in the hospital doing grueling hours during my medical training, but I . . .
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October 01, 2007 04:25 PM EDT --
Q. My wife says I snore a lot. I don’t think I have sleep apnea, but I’m not sure. Is there anything I can do for a serious snoring problem?
A. My patients often ask me this question and one . . .
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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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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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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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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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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 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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