Tag: sleep
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Health Matters: Better Sleep for Better Health
By David B. Cohn, MD Do you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep at night? Do you find yourself dozing off in meetings, or drinking an extra cup of coffee to get through the afternoon? If so, you’re not alone. As many as 70 million Americans are living with a sleep disorder, according to…
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Health Matters: Better Sleep for Better Health
By David B. Cohn, MD Do you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep at night? Do you find yourself dozing off in meetings, or drinking an extra cup of coffee to get through the afternoon? If so, you’re not alone. As many as 70 million Americans are living with a sleep disorder, according to…
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HEALTH MATTERS 1/28: Sleep and Your Weight
By Lisa Dobruskin, MD, FACS Craving cookies, pasta, pizza and other carbs throughout the day? Chances are you probably aren’t sleeping well at night. Numerous studies have shown that poor quality sleep can sabotage a healthy diet and increase your risk for becoming overweight or obese. At the same time, being overweight or obese can…