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Beth Irvine

posted 10/06/2008, comments (0)

Need Help Relaxing?

A common health central reader's comment is - "I would LOVE to relax, but in reality, I just can't do it." Does this sound familiar to you? Learning to relax and let go even in very small, simple ways can have huge repercussions to your mental and physical well-being, ensuring a restful night's sleep. Why bother? If you are thinking, why... Read more Chevron

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Allen Blaivas, M.D.

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posted 09/30/2008, comments (2)

The Holy Grail of Biological Questions: Why Do We Sleep?

In this blog, I am going to deal with a question that has stumped some of the most talented researchers in the world. That should hopefully get your attention- this vexing question seems simple, but represents the “holy grail” of biology. The question: why do we sleep? Consider this- we spend approximately one-third... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/29/2008, comments (2)

If You have Sleep Apnea – Listen Up

You struggle to sleep through the night ....you feel tired all the time...you fall asleep and someone tells you that your snoring is loud with periods of gasping...you may have sleep apnea but there's a hitch. Some people with sleep apnea - have it when they sleep on their back; when they shift to sleeping on their left or right side, the... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/26/2008, comments (2)

A Question Spurs a Lesson in Apnea Treatment

i recently had a question from a HealthCentral subscriber who was concerned that though he was getting treatment for sleep apnea, he was tested and found to have certain prolonged periods where the amount of oxygen in his blood was tested as "low." He was also feeling "tired." He questioned whether the therapy was "sufficient" and "on... Read more Chevron

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Beth Irvine

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posted 09/24/2008, comment (1)

A Good Night's Sleep for Mother and Child

Recently this question came in from "mommy of a toddler": My three-year-old does not sleep through the night do you have any suggestions?He is normal height and weight child for his age. He is actually 35 months and is very verbal and has great motor skills, yet is restless at night and does not sleep all night. Your question answers many... Read more Chevron

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