As far back as I can remember, I’ve been a stomach sleeper. Try as I may to fall asleep on my back or in the fetal position, I always wake up flat on my belly with my face smashed into my pillow (which apparently causes wrinkles). If you’re not a stomach slumberer you’re likely wondering […]
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Generally, we live in a world where we’re used to being told to get more sleep. However, even though medical professionals espouse the value of getting regular, quality shut-eye to keep up a strong immunity, for energy, and in order to stay focused, it seems that too much sleep can also be dangerous to health. […]
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I’ll admit it, I hit snooze not once, not twice, but three consecutive times on my alarm this morning and I seriously contemplated calling in sick and just staying home under the covers all day. Now that you know my secret, I feel better coming clean: I’m NOT a morning person. However, when it comes to staring […]
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common chronic disorder characterized by repeated episodes of upper airway obstruction during sleep.
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One of the most significant sleep disorders is sleep apnea, which occurs when a person has such difficulty breathing during sleep that they intermittently wake themselves, thereby preventing them from getting a decent night’s rest. There are medications and devices that can help sleep apnea sufferers sleep better, but are there are certain types of foods that can help promote sleep?
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Sleep—it’s a natural function, but it proves elusive for many Americans. There can be many health-related factors that contribute to insomnia from chronic pain to sleep apnea, but there are also a number of environmental factors that can rob you of shut-eye. Where we live and how we live can play a big part in […]
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