Julie Ryan

Leslie Michelson And “The Patient’s Playbook”

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Leslie Michelson, author of The Patient's Playbook: How to Save Your Life and the Lives of Those You Love, tells us how to be effective healthcare consumers and advocates.

Science Says, “Go Ahead, Turn in Early Tonight”

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Sleep. It's no big deal, we can sleep when we're dead! Or, at least that's what we tell ourselves as we are staying up too late to watch TV night after night. But, not getting enough sleep is about more than just feeling a little groggy in the morning.

Could Poor Sleep Lead to Alzheimer’s Disease?

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Not getting enough sleep can leave you feeling fatigued and foggy, but over the long haul it can also lead to some serious long-term health issues. According to researcher Adam Spira, sleep deprivation may even lead to Alzheimer's disease.

Can You Get By On Just Two Hours Of Sleep?

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Author Timothy Ferriss claims you can get by on only two hours of sleep a night, but is this really feasible for the average person? Would this work for you? What would you do with all of that extra time?

Ambien: Dream Come True or Nightmare Waiting to Happen?

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Maybe it's time to find some alternative ways of getting better sleep.

Ambien Alternatives To Put Your Mind and Body to Rest

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When you have trouble sleeping it's often easy to just try to stay up until you can't stand it anymore, but that will actually make your sleep problems worse.

Is Sleep Hangover a Real Thing

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As a kid I'd call this "Sunday Afternoon Nap Syndrome" because when I woke up from my nap, I'd still feel totally wiped - like I could never fully wake up.

Using Meditation to Conquer Your Insomnia

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Insomnia is about more than just lost sleep; insomnia impairs your cognitive functioning, your behaviors, and your emotions

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