Recent Health Blog | Sleep Disorders PostsFive Quick Fixes for Snoring (and One Slow Fix)by Aimee Amodio26 Jun 2009 02:04 PMExperts estimate that nearly half of all adults snore. Are you one of them? Are you troubled by snoring (your own or your bed mate's)? My mom used to snore -- loud enough that I could hear her from my room with the door closed. The Colors of Sleepby Aimee Amodio25 Mar 2009 02:23 PMStudies have shown that color can have an impact on your mood. If you're having trouble sleeping, the colors in your bedroom may make a difference. Green can create feelings of peace and serenity that might make it easier to slow down and sleep. Nocturnal Leg Crampsby Aimee Amodio06 Mar 2009 02:01 PMHave you ever had a leg cramp wake you out of a sound sleep? Not the best way to wake up! Why does this happen sometimes? Even when we sleep, our bodies are still in motion. We roll over, we fight for the blankets, we stretch. When Your Medication Causes Sleep Problemsby Aimee Amodio24 Feb 2009 05:58 PMWhen I was trying to clear up my clogged ear, I picked up a variety of decongestants to try. My family doctor suggested traditional Sudafed -- made with pseudoephedrine, which can be hard to get in some areas. The Sudafed worked, but caused a different problem: I had trouble sleeping. Napping and Memoryby Aimee Amodio19 Jan 2009 06:14 PMI'm a big fan of naps. Back in my radio days, I often kept a weird schedule -- up at four in the morning and at work by five-thirty. I'd be done for the day around two in the afternoon... and would often take an afternoon nap to recharge. Stay Awake (and Alive) on the Roadby Aimee Amodio30 Aug 2008 07:20 PMIt's a holiday weekend here in the United States -- and lots of people are taking an end-of-summer trip. The roads were extra crowded yesterday and this morning as people headed out of town for summer's last hurrah. Sleeping in the Heatby Aimee Amodio24 Jul 2008 06:40 PMI have a hard time falling asleep when it's too hot in the room. I just can't get comfortable! If you have the same problem, here are some tips to help you sleep easy in the heat. Heat rises. You might be cooler on a lower story than an upper one. Feeling Rested?by Aimee Amodio23 Jul 2008 06:25 PMI ask because I'm not feeling rested today. See if you can make sense of it. Last night, I went to bed at 9:30. The alarm was set for 5:30. I fell asleep pretty quickly -- felt like I was out as soon as my head hit the pillow! So it looks like I ended up with about eight hours of sleep. What Else Does Exhaustion Do to You?by Aimee Amodio15 Dec 2007 11:39 AMA few days ago, I took a good look at myself and how being tired changes me. I get cranky, I get over-emotional, I eat more, and I get clumsy. And I'm not alone. Research has looked at how your body changes when you're low on sleep. Sleep deprivation makes you crave junk food. Sleep On It!by Aimee Amodio24 Sep 2007 08:04 PMHow many times do I need to repeat this? Sleep is good for you. Recent Blog Comments Aimee Amodio says... "I forgot to mention the BEST advantage of all: no razor burn." |
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"I've had quite a few closed MRI's, in the UK doctors aren't allowed to trust results from open MRI's as they are very unreliable compared to closed MRI's."
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