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Sleep Therapy for Insomnia


Study offers a new, low-cost, non-pharmacological intervention for insomnia.

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Sleep Less, Weigh More?

By Susan Mitchell

Could sleep be the missing link in the fight against excess pounds?

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Sleep Loss Boosts Arthritis Risk


Report: Loss of sleep can prompt the immune system to turn against healthy tissue and organs.

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I have irritable bowel syndrome and my doctor said stress can aggravate it. Any suggestions on what types of stress-reducing activities I could do?

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Some simple activities to try -- and are easy to incorporate into a day -- are yoga and walking. If you're the type who would like to do it at home, ... Read More...

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Mindful Stress Reduction

Posted July 13, 2008 9:13 PM

The relaxation techniques of ancient Asian cultures are proving as effective today as many medical approaches. This insightful lecture discusses these techniques and their potential for healthful stress reduction.

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Power Naps Can Increase Alertness, Mood

Posted September 17, 2008 10:38 AM
Power napping -- voluntarily napping not due to sleep deprivation, illness or aging -- for as little as 20 minutes can improve alertness, psychomotor performance and mood. Here's how to take the best power nap possible. Read more...

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Practical Sleep Tips for Menopausal Women

Posted September 16, 2008 10:52 AM
September is "National Menopause Awareness Month" and SleepBetter.org, an educational Web site dedicated to helping people sleep better, is offering the 40 million American women of menopausal age -- and the more than 1 million more joining their ranks annually -- helpful tips for obtaining a more restful night's sleep during this time in their lives. Read more...

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Making Sense of Menopause

Posted June 28, 2008 8:12 PM

Hot flashes, mood swings, difficulty sleeping -- these are some of the perimenopause symptoms you've been dealing with. Share your experiences, thoughts, frustrations and meditations on the life change you're going through. And if you've lived and learned from menopause, share your wisdom here.

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Can't sleep

Started by MaryJ on June 29, 2008 12:13 PM

I'm having trouble sleeping. I've tried a few things to try to alleviate the insomnia, such as drinking warm milk or herbal tea before bed. I don't want to take sleeping pills. Any advice?

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