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Wellness
Feb 22, 2024
Having trouble sleeping? You’re not alone. One-third of adults get less sleep than they need, and the quality of our sleep can make or break our day. Not getting enough rest can leave you feeling sluggish, dampen your mood and...
Nov 6, 2023
Sleep is one of the pillars of wellness. But in our fast-paced world, we often neglect this area of our self-care routine. In fact, more than a third of Americans don’t get the recommended seven hours of quality sleep to...
Sep 14, 2022
Sleep—we all need it! And truthfully, most of us need more of it. As a sleep medicine doctor, I spend my days talking to people about how to improve both the quantity and quality of their sleep, and helping them...
Jun 8, 2022
You’ve just drifted off to sleep and suddenly, you’re awakened by your spouse’s loud gasping. They settle right back into slumber, but you’re left awake, listening to them snore. Your sleep partner’s nighttime habits are not only annoying—they could also...
May 2, 2022
Do you wake up with a backache? Do others complain that you snore? Does heartburn give you fits at night? You might try simply changing the way you sleep. As it turns out, your sleep position has a lot to...
Mar 2, 2022
By the time you flop into bed, you’ve worked an eight-hour day, chauffeured the kids around to their after-school activities and cooked dinner for the family. Now, all you want is to catch the latest Netflix hit while you scroll...
Jan 18, 2019
Getting good sleep is like drinking enough water — a basic building block for good health. When we don’t get enough sleep, our bodies and our minds feel the effects. But it’s one thing to talk about a healthy sleep...
Nov 4, 2017
Thanks to smartphones and smart appliances, most electronics will automatically make the switch for daylight saving time.But there’s a reason your body doesn’t adapt as easily as your gadgets. Nina Desai, MD, a family medicine physician on the medical staff...
Jul 24, 2017
The quality of your sleep can make or break your entire day. Not getting enough sleep can leave you feeling sluggish, forgetful and in a haze. Lack of sleep also increases your risk of making mistakes and impairs your judgment,...
Mar 17, 2017
Want to do your heart a favor? Turn off the TV, log out of the video game, put down the book — and go to sleep.Lack of sleep doesn’t always show up on the list of risk factors for heart...
Jul 24, 2016
You know what happens when you don’t get enough sleep: You’re less sharp and more irritable, and your reaction times slow. That’s because sleep is essential to our mental and physical health. Well, it’s vital for children, too.It’s very important...
May 9, 2016
Would you consider yourself among the most sleep-deprived in America?According to a recent survey conducted by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, those catching the least amount of shut-eye are single moms. The report found that 44 percent of single...
Apr 3, 2016
You may call yourself a night owl, but the reality of sleep deprivation is that staying up too late is bad for your health.“There is no doubt that adequate duration and quality sleep is important to our health,” said Peter Yau,...
Feb 15, 2016
A recent study led by a University of California, San Francisco sleep researcher confirms if we aren’t getting enough sleep, we are at increased risk for catching the common cold.The health community has long believed sleep is important, but there...
Jan 6, 2016
After a long day, we may find ourselves watching a TV program or scrolling through our smart phones. However, with so many Americans suffering from sleep deprivation, a better night sleep might require a new bedtime routine.If you need more...
Oct 23, 2015
A recent study may broaden our understanding about what happens when we sleep, specifically in regard to our eye movements during dreams.Published in Nature Communications, the data suggests that the eye movements of a dreaming person and the activity deep...
