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Unhealthy habits to shed

February 20, 2024 lifestyle,  red meat,  Sleep,  smoking

Sometimes starting a new healthy habit can seem overwhelming. That is why cardiologists at Baylor College of Medicine say, instead, try cutting back on the

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How does aging affect sleep?

March 14, 2023 Huffington Center on Aging,  older adults,  Sleep

Physiologic changes of aging, in addition to common social changes, can affect sleep quality of older adults. While many older adults might get less sleep

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How sleep affects a hangover

November 21, 2022 Emergency Medicine,  hangover,  Sleep

“Having healthy habits around drinking alcohol and being thoughtful about alcohol use is going to be the best way to limit the hangover effects,” Shafer said.

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How to help children get better sleep

March 22, 2022 pediatrics,  pulmonary and sleep medicine,  Sleep

Dr. Sonal Malhotra has advice for caregivers struggling to help children enjoy peaceful and healthy sleep patterns.

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COVID-19 and women’s health: How to get better sleep during the pandemic

May 14, 2020 Coronavirus,  Healthcare,  Nicole Blanton,  Sleep,  Sleep Disorders

Strange dreams, insomnia, overall restlessness. While sleep problems like these have long been an issue in the United States, the impact of the coronavirus pandemic

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When you just can’t seem to get enough sleep

June 25, 2018 Dr. Philip Alapat,  Healthcare,  Julia Bernstein,  Sleep,  sleep medicine

Do you ever feel like no matter how many hours of sleep you get, you are still exhausted? If the answer is yes, then this

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Feeling tired? Nap when necessary, practice quality sleep habits daily

November 1, 2017 Andy Phifer,  Dr. Philip Alapat,  Nicole Blanton,  Sleep,  sleep medicine

While the last few decades have produced useful technological advances, many of us are connected all of the time – even when we should be

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Don’t be scared: Know the difference between a nightmare and a night terror

October 23, 2017 Dr. Kevin Kaplan,  Halloween,  Julia Bernstein,  pediatrics,  Sleep

What’s the difference between a nightmare and a night terror? If you, as a parent, are awakened by your child’s screams in the night, either

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Avoid using antihistamines as sleep aids

April 11, 2017 antihistamines,  Dr. Philip Alapat,  Sleep

If you have trouble sleeping frequently, an over-the-counter antihistamine such as Benadryl may be a tempting option to help. However, Dr. Philip Alapat, assistant professor

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Know signs of sleep apnea

April 29, 2016 Baylor Sleep Center,  Dr. Fidaa Shaid,  Healthcare,  Houston,  Lung,  Sleep,  sleep apnea

If you’re still tired after getting a full night’s rest, you may be experiencing a sleep disorder, such as sleep apnea. According to the National

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