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CPAP machines: Choose from 4 options
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines are a common and effective way to help people struggling with certain types of sleeping problems. Over time and with regular use, these…
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Health effects of sleep deprivation add up
You may be tired in the morning and hit the snooze button too many times or yawn a lot during work. And yet, you sleep regularly. How do you…
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Bedtime tips to help kids rest easy
Good sleep routines are important for children’s development and function. Teaching healthy sleep habits takes time but it’s worth the effort because poor sleep habits can be hard to…
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Ask the expert: Sleep & heart health
How does sleep affect heart health? The quality of your sleep affects your heart health and in turn, your heart health can affect the quality of your sleep. Much…
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Rockabye baby: 5 tips to help your newborn sleep
Once you bring your new baby home, they will have a few daily habits – eat, sleep and poop. Sleep can be one of the most important things for…
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Sleep tips for night shift workers
Working night shift can seriously disrupt your circadian rhythm, or the internal clock that tells most people to sleep at night and stay awake during the day. Some people…
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Do kids need naps?
Naptime – those precious moments of peace and quiet. Unfortunately, naptime tends to disappear as children age. “Quality sleep, and enough of it, is needed for good health,” said Dr. Hema…
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Sleep your way to a healthier heart
Did you know the amount you sleep each night could have a major impact on your heart health? “Adults who sleep less than seven hours each night are more…
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Help baby sleep better and reduce risk for SIDS
Sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, affects babies while they sleep. It happens when a baby dies for an unexpected reason, usually because the infant stops breathing. Although it…