How does aging affect 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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Sleep
How sleep affects a hangover
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Is there sleep after menopause?
For women, sleep can be elusive at every stage of life. But perhaps none more so than the menopause years. I hear from exhausted patients
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