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Tag: sleep
I’m Having AFib at Night: Should I Be Worried?
Find the truth about questions that pique your curiosity in our series, “The Short Answer.” Cardiology researcher David Van Wagoner, PhD, answers this one about atrial fibrillation.
How Even a Little Sleep Loss Hinders Your Athletic Performance
A good night’s sleep can improve more your mood. Find out how losing sleep can hurt your athletic performance and extra sleep can give an extra boost to your results.
Why Sleep Apnea Raises Your Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death
Researchers suspect sleep apnea causes abnormal heart rhythms, which lead to sudden cardiac death.
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Can a Specially Designed Body Pillow Prevent Your Acid Reflux?
If you suffer from acid reflux at night, you may get relief in an unexpected way: by sleeping on a specially designed pillow.
Why Do We Yawn, Hiccup and Get Goosebumps?
Throughout the ages, people have wondered and invented explanations – some reasonable and some quite far-fetched – as to why we yawn, hiccup and get goosebumps. Find out what scientists say.
Why Do We Dream?
Discover the truth about questions that pique your curiosity in our series, “The Short Answer.” Sleep psychologist Michelle Drerup, PsyD, answers this question about why we dream.
Is Your Child Stressed? Don’t Overlook a Surprisingly Simple Fix
If your child seems stressed or moody, or if she struggles with depression or anxiety, you may be missing a simple fix. Sleep. Found out how it influences a child’s mood and how to tell if she’s getting enough.
Afternoon Slump? 5 Ways to Restore Your Energy (Infographic)
Do you get drowsy every afternoon? That dip in energy is a problem when you’re at work, on the road or looking after kids (or grandkids). Discover why your energy level can drop in the afternoon and how to get back on track.
Insomnia: Your 3 Worst Ways and 3 Best Ways to Fall Asleep
Insomnia can rob you of energy the next day, fog your thinking and put you in harm’s way on the road. Common crutches for sleeplessness can hurt, rather than help, your quest for rest. Find out what really works.