Recent Health Blog | Sleep Disorders PostsMore Proof that Exercise Helps You Sleepby Aimee Amodio22 Sep 2009 01:25 PMThis message couldn't come at a better time for me: I've been having a hard time falling asleep. Bedtime comes and I'm tired (or so I think) -- but then I sit there staring at the ceiling for a good hour before shuffling off to snoozeland. Maybe more exercise is the answer. Do Athletes Sleep Better than Non-Athletes?by Aimee Amodio26 Aug 2009 10:49 AMHaving trouble sleeping? If you tend to be an object at rest more often than an object in motion, that might be part of the problem. A study from the University of Basel in Switzerland looked specifically at teen athletes in their study on exercise and sleep. When Nightmares Attackby Aimee Amodio04 Aug 2009 05:34 PMI've always had rather vivid dreams -- or at least been very good at remembering my dreams. Sometimes, this is a good thing. A dream inspired my first published piece of fiction. Sometimes, this is a bad thing... Night Terrors vs. Nightmaresby Aimee Amodio09 Jul 2009 01:22 PMI've always had vivid dreams: happy ones, sad ones, nightmares, weird ones, dreams that eventually got turned into stories. But every once in a while, a dream leaves me in an absolute panic. Five 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. Recent Blog Comments Aimee Amodio says... "Glad to help confirm your decision, Dale!" |
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