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Most teens don’t get enough sleep
Teenagers need 8 and 1/2 to 9 and 1/4 hours of sleep each night to feel good and perform well at school.
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Insomnia most common sleep disorder
If you find yourself tossing and turning most nights, unable to fall asleep, you’re in good company.
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Tagged insomnia, lack of sleep, poor sleep, sleep, sleep and health
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Lack of sleep linked to obesity in teens
In my book, SuperSized Kids: How to protect your child from the obesity threat, I explain to parents how there are three keys to prevent or treat overweight or obesity in children and teens: (1) better nutrition, (2) physical exercise, and … Continue reading
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Tagged childhood obesity, lack of sleep, Obesity, pediatric obesity, poor sleep, preventing obesity, sleep, sleep and health
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Video violence keeps preschool kids awake at night
Researchers are reporting that violent content on the TV or computer during the day disrupts sleep for preschool children. And it’s worse for any TV or computer time in the evening regardless of content, according to Michelle Garrison, PhD, and colleagues … Continue reading
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Have you heard of Lazy Cakes Relaxation Brownies? Slowtivate? Unwind? Be careful!
Lazy Cakes Relaxation Brownies are stirring up lots of controversy. Why?
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Mental Health
Tagged Drank, insomnia, Lazy Cakes, melatonin, National Sleep Foundation, passion flower, poor sleep, preventing stress, stress, valerian
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‘Hammock’ effect or ‘rocking’ helps adults fall asleep faster
You’re lying in a hammock on a warm afternoon. You rock softly back and forth. In no time you’re … snoring. This is no real surprise—after all, we’ve all rocked our babies asleep. But researchers wanted to know how rocking … Continue reading
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Tagged lack of sleep, nap, napping, naps, poor sleep, sleep and health
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Sleep deprivation associated with carbohydrate craving and depression
In a number of past blogs I’ve discussed the association with lack of sleep and overweight and obesity. This association is found in children, teens, and adults. Now we know another reason why this occurs.
Posted in Children's Health, Nutritional Health, Obesity, Parenting
Tagged lack of sleep, Obesity, poor sleep, sleep and children, sleep and health
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Electronic device use prior to bed hindering Americans’ sleep quality
HealthDay reported that “many Americans might be losing valuable shut-eye because they spend the hour before bedtime in front of the electronic glow of a television, cell phone, or computer,” according to the National Sleep Foundation’s annual Sleep in America … Continue reading
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Tagged lack of sleep, poor sleep, sleep, sleep and children, sleep and health, sleep hygiene
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Ten tips for getting a better night’s sleep
The following ten tips, provided by the National Sleep Foundation, can help you achieve sleep and the benefits it provides. These tips are intended for “typical” adults, but not necessarily for children or persons experiencing medical problems.
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One in three US adults gets less than seven hours’ sleep a night
As I’ve discussed in previous blogs (see list below), most people (whether children, teens, or adults) are simply not getting enough sleep. And now a couple of studies are providing more stark proof of what we’re doing to ourselves. The … Continue reading
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Isoflavones reduce postmenopausal insomnia, hot flashes
In a past blog, Natural Medications (Herbs, Vitamins, and Supplements) for Menopausal Symptoms, I discussed the data supporting a trial of isoflavones in women with menopausal symptoms. However, there was not a lot of data. Now, Medscape is reporting, “Isoflavones may … Continue reading
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Tagged consumerlab, daidzein, genistein, hot flashes, insomnia, ipriflavone, isoflavones, menopause, natural medications, natural medicines, Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, North American Menopause Society, poor sleep, soy
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A natural medicine combo to treatment insomnia seems too good to be true
A combination of melatonin, zinc, and magnesium has been shown to be safe and effective in treating insomnia in older men and women, but the results are preliminary.
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Tagged insomnia, lack of sleep, magnesium, melatonin, poor sleep, sleep, zinc
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Six doctor-recommended sleep aids
Tired of counting sheep? Consider one of these remedies for the possibility of getting a good night’s sleep when you have occasional insomnia. These tips were posted on Health.com and are from RealSimple.com: 1) Aromatherapy Try it: When you’re drowsy … Continue reading
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Tagged aromatherapy, diphenhydramine, GABA, insomnia, lack of sleep, melatonin, poor sleep, sleep, sleep and health, sleep hygiene, valerian
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Time change tonight offers chance to try to improve on slumber, experts say.
When you turn your clocks back an hour tonight, it might be a good opportunity to think about whether you’re getting enough sleep. The switch from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time officially occurs at 2 a.m. tomorrow (Sunday) morning, and … Continue reading
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Strategies for Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
Here’s some excellent information on avoiding insomnia and getting a good night’s sleep using common-sense sleep hygiene. It’s from my friends at the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database. However, I find that many of my patients are not aware of some … Continue reading
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Study Links Regular Bedtimes to Better Language, Reading, and Math Skills in Preschool Children
Children in households with bedtime rules and children who get adequate sleep score higher on a range of developmental assessments, according to a research abstract that was recently presented at at SLEEP 2010, the 24th annual meeting of the Associated … Continue reading
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12 Ways to Live Longer
When I wrote my book, 10 Essentials of Highly Healthy People, I included information on how people can make decisions that will affect the quantity and quality of their lives. Here’s a redux of a number of studies on longevity … Continue reading
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Tagged alcohol, annual physical, education, friends, friendships, gratitude, lack of sleep, marriage, pet, pets, poor sleep, positive thinking, primary care physician, purpose, red wine, relationships, sex, sleep, sleep and health, social networks, stress, volunteer, wine
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Are your teens having trouble getting to sleep? Many are too caffeinated!
According to a new report in Reuters Health, caffeine-fueled teens are texting, web-surfing, and gaming for hours into the night, which is affecting their alertness and ability to function during the day. What can you, as a parent, do about … Continue reading
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Tagged caffeine, coffee, espresso, lack of sleep, poor sleep, sleep, sleep and cell phones, sleep and children, sleep and health, TV and children, TV and health, TV and teens
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Bedtime routines improve kids’ sleep (as well as Mom’s mental health and the child’s school scores )
According to a just-released study, following a consistent bedtime routine improves infants’ and toddlers’ sleep patterns as well as their bedtime behaviors. Better yet, carrying out a regular bedtime routine also benefited mothers’ moods. More Information:
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Better Sleepers Are ‘Successful Agers’
HealthDay News is reporting a study showing that normal sleep is associated with healthy aging. Researchers at the University of California, San Diego assessed 2,226 women aged 60 and older and found increased severity of sleep disturbances predicted lower … Continue reading
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Tagged aging, insomnia, poor sleep, San Diego, sleep, successful aging, University of California
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High-Fat Diet Linked to Poor Sleep
WebMD Health News is reporting that Brazilian researchers have found that the more fat you consume each day, the less likely you are to get a good night’s sleep. Having a fat-laden cheeseburger and fries for dinner may be particularly … Continue reading
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Happy Marriage Means Sweet Dreams for Women
HealthDay News reports new research that found that women in happy marriages tend to sleep more soundly than women in unhappy marriages. The research does not answer the question, “Which comes first – does the unhappy marriage lead to poor … Continue reading
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