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Insomnia: Separating the Facts from the Fiction

There are far too many common misconceptions and myths concerning sleep, and being experts in the field, we hear them quite frequently. Sometimes, they can be written off as “old wives’ tales,” but there are other times the inaccurate information can turn out to be serious and even dangerous. To this end, we have decided to create this article that will hopefully separate the facts from the fiction when it comes to common myths about sleep.

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Understanding Sleep Apnea: Causes and Treatments

A more common sleep disorder than most people are even aware, sleep apnea occurs when an individual’s breathing repeatedly stops and starts during the sleep process. The classic symptoms of this ailment include daytime fatigue, obnoxious snoring and overall restless sleep, with the most typical causes stemming from a blocked airway or a signaling problem in the brain.

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Boosting Immunity Through a Good Night’s Sleep: Proper Rest in the Age of COVID 19

In this article, we’re going to take a look at the importance of getting a good night’s rest to boost immunity, specifically in an attempt to avoid contracting this widespread virus. Now, you may be asking yourself, “What does sleep have to do with boosting the immune system against this pandemic?” – and on the surface, it’s a good question.

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Celebrities with Sleep Disorders

Insomnia is a consistent problem with falling asleep and staying asleep.  It is the most common sleep disorder in as many as 70 million Americans at some point in their lives.  It has been reported that 10 – 15% of the population suffers from chronic insomnia and that women are 3 times more likely to suffer bouts of insomnia than men.

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The Effect Menopause Can Have On Your Sleep

Menopause is a time of major hormonal, physical and psychological change for women although menopausal symptoms vary from woman to woman. During the perimenopause or transition phase, a woman’s ovaries gradually (over several years) decrease production of estrogen and progesterone. If a woman has her ovaries surgically removed, periods end abruptly and menopausal symptoms become more severe.

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Back-2-School Tips for Parents, Children and Teens

A new school year kicks off in less than two weeks! Where did this hot Kansas summer go? We all know what this means…our kids’ lazy, relaxed days of summer are about to be replaced with packed schedules full of class time, homework, and after school activities.

More than likely your children have been staying up late and sleeping in through much of their summer-break, and getting them back into a healthy sleep routine may be challenging to say the least.

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Sleep Patterns Offer Clues to Alzheimer’s and How to Fight It.

More and more research is associating quality of a person’s sleep with the development of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, including a recent study from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

A series of studies revealed a link between disrupted sleep and brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s.