Telehealth is a hot topic. Although its recent rise is partially linked with the decline in in-person visits during the coronavirus pandemic, telehealth has in fact been heralded as the ‘next big thing’ in healthcare for more than a decade. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has announced its commitment to advancing the use…
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2017 is just a couple days away. By now, you’ve probably started thinking about your New Years Resolutions. If sleeping better is one of your goals for the new year, getting on top of your sleep hygiene and exercise habits are two solid starts. But how about diet resolutions for better sleep? Its true: what…
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According to statistics, health-related lifestyle changes are consistently ranked among the top 5 New Years Resolutions Americans make each year. In January of 2016, for example, 41% of Americans vowed to live a healthier lifestyle, and nearly 40% expressed a desire to lose weight. MakingExercise Resolutions for Better Sleep Getting enough sleep should be an…
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Believe it or not, 2017 is just a few days away. Right now we’re in that most special time of year the quiet lull between holiday parties, when we start thinking about our New Years Resolutions. Because the season is saturated with overindulgences, most of us put get in shape or get healthier somewhere near…
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Though the season itself is dark at this time of year, we tend to enjoy more in the way of lights as part of the holiday experience. Hanukkah menorahs, Christmas tree lights, grand and festive winter light displays across entire neighborhood lawns, solstice lanterns, and lighted stars topping high points and monuments in a community……
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Today and tonight mark the Winter Solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year. Of course, the significance of this date has everything to do with our reliance on the light-dark cycles of the planet to keep our circadian rhythms aligned with the Earth’s revolution around the sun. How the winter solstice can…
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Here are some tips for avoiding sleep loss whenever possible and getting the best sleep you can during a hectic time. What is holiday sleep debt? Just like it sounds, it’s the systematic expenditure of sleep time over the holiday season, which results in the physical, mental, and emotional health consequences and effects of sleep…
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Sleep deprivation has a negative impact on anyone, anywhere, at any age, and at any time of year. Let’s consider the holidays and the added challenges they bring. How do the holidays add to sleep deprivation? There are seasonal influences that inform our patterns of behavior and daily life to consider. The weather Inclement weather…
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However, when it comes to either concern, there’s a well-established association between insufficient sleep and obesity. While there are a multitude of factors that determine whether these two are linked for any particular individual, the odds still suggest that losing sleep is one of the main reasons why we are overweight. What we’re talking about…
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They may not even mention head injuries to the doctors they visit regarding their sleep problems. And doctors may not take into account previous head injuries when interviewing them regarding their current sleep issues. However, research continues to draw linkages between brain injuries and sleep disorders. What is a concussion? A concussion is a kind…
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The National Sleep Foundation recommends that all individuals who have been diagnosed with some form of dementia also be screened for sleep disorders ; they report that “Two-thirds of those in long-term care facilities suffer from sleeping problems.” Treating some common sleep disorders, such as restless legs or sleep apnea, can help improve the quality…
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