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Sleep and sleep-related problems play a role in a large number of human disorders and affect almost every field of medicine. For...
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The amount of sleep each person needs depends on many factors, including age. Infants generally require about 16 hours a day, while...
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Do you ever feel sleepy or "zone out" during the day? Do you find it hard to wake up on Monday mornings? If so, you are familiar...
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Are you a real grump in the mornings? Do you wake up every day feeling tired, embittered, aggrieved, and all too ready to hit the...
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The average American gains five pounds a year, every year over the age of 30. Some estimate that 50 or even 60 percent of our...
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If you're a woman of childbearing age, you should include folic acid in your daily routine, either through fortified foods or in...
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We've all heard that we need to eat more vegetables, especially leafy green vegetables. One of the easiest ways to accomplish this...
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Your six year old has just seen video of real children being washed out to sea. Your teen sits transfixed watching images of people...
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Children with diabetes can participate in and enjoy Halloween -- or any holiday -- with just some planning. Here's how to fit...
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Obesity is one of America's top health problems -- and a huge contributor to that problem is our tendency to eat more food than we...
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Particularly if you're anemic, your caregiver may give you a prescription for iron tablets. Nutritionist and registered dietician...
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In May 1997, a tick bit Victoria Draper of Jackson County, Michigan. Her parents immediately pulled the complete tick off her neck...
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Walnuts are applauded by health experts as the easiest way to incorporate omega-3 fatty acids into a daily diet since they can...
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Whether you're a seasoned athlete who's been training all your life, or just getting started on a new exercise program, finding time...
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Experiencing a weight loss stall? Turn off the television or computer an hour earlier and go to bed. Eight hours of sleep a night is...
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Carol lives in the southeastern part of the state. Her mother, Jean, lives up north, easily a five-hour trip if the weather is good....
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You've got the diaper bag, a cold drink and snacks for the kids. But what else should you bring to a doctor's visit? Being prepared...
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If stress is to blame for causing people to overeat and put on weight, then April 15 is definitely responsible for adding unwanted...
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Before you take doses of more than one cold, allergy or flu medication, you should take a good close look at the labels, to make...
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A single good night's sleep can rejuvenate your mind, body and soul. Here's how to get one tonight!