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Night Terrors: When to Talk with a Doctor
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Christine
Tue, 04/02/2019 - 17:09
Your child’s first night terror is disconcerting to say the least. It likely involves screaming and flailing about while asleep, and as a parent you want to do whatever it takes to provide comfort. You may even wonder if it’s worth taking a trip to the pediatrician to get to the bottom of the issue. Read on for the answer to this quest...
How to Pick the Right Pillow for You
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azra
Mon, 02/25/2019 - 10:53
A rejuvenating night’s sleep could be right under your head—or your ear, depending on your preferred sleeping position. Choosing a pillow that corresponds to the way you sleep can dramatically improve the quality of your shut-eye, especially if you have special considerations like back pain, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or sleep apnea....
Which Sleep Tracker Is Best for You
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azra
Mon, 02/25/2019 - 09:55
In the quest for better sleep, more and more people are turning to sleep trackers to monitor their nightly patterns. From checking the amount of time it takes you to fall asleep once your head hits the pillow to measuring the amount of sleep you’re getting, the information gathered can be illuminating. Some devices record your overnight body temp...
How to Use a CPAP Machine for Better Sleep
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azra
Mon, 02/25/2019 - 09:41
Recent advances in medical technology have greatly improved the performance of CPAP, or continuous positive airway pressure, machines—devices that help people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) breathe more regularly at night, resulting in a better, deeper sleep, often with less snoring. In someone with OSA, the airway narrows or collapses...
Restless Legs Syndrome Diagnosis
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Christine
Wed, 11/21/2018 - 15:23
The symptoms of restless legs syndrome (RLS) are often difficult to put into words, as each person’s experience with RLS is different. Some people use comparisons, such as like ants crawling through my legs or like soda running through my veins to try to describe the symptoms and feelings to their heath care professionals. If you answer yes to ...
Pain and Sleep
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Christine
Wed, 11/21/2018 - 14:48
The impacts of pain-related sleep loss on millions of Americans are far-reaching. The problem is a notable one given the number of Americans who suffer from pain. The 2015 Sleep in AmericaTM Poll finds that 21 percent of Americans experience chronic pain and 36 percent have had acute pain in the past week. Those combine to a majority of the nations adult popula...