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Rhinocort Nasal Spray Treats Allergies
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
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Thursday, May 09, 2013
What is Rhinocort nasal spray? This commonly prescribed medication may be used to treat nasal congestion, improve breathing through the nose, and alleviate snoring. It can also prevent or reduce th... -
What Is Myofunctional Therapy?
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Sunday, September 30, 2012
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Thursday, May 09, 2013
What is myofunctional therapy? Muscle weakness or poor positioning of the tongue may lead to teeth and sleep problems, including snoring and sleep apnea. It may also have a role in headaches, heart... -
Neupro Patch May Relieve Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Symptoms
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Monday, April 29, 2013
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Tuesday, May 07, 2013
What is the Neupro patch? Learn how this prescription medication may be used to treat conditions like Parkinson's disease and restless legs syndrome (RLS). Review how it works, the most common side... -
Afrin Nasal Spray Works as Short-Term Decongestant
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
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Wednesday, May 01, 2013
What is Afrin nasal spray? This over-the-counter medication may be helpful in the short-term relief of nasal congestion associated with colds and allergies. How long can you use it? What are the po... -
How Can Breathing Exercises Help with Anxiety and Insomnia?
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
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Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Breathing exercises may help to alleviate anxiety and improve insomnia. How can you use simple breathing techniques to diffuse stress and tension? Consider these simple tips that can give you peace... -
What Is ZzzQuil?
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Monday, April 29, 2013
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Wednesday, May 01, 2013
What is ZzzQuil? This over-the-counter sleep aid may be helpful for treating acute insomnia. It contains diphenhydramine, a common ingredient in non-prescription sleeping pills. How does ZzzQuil wo... -
Consequences of Sleep Problems in Pregnancy
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Monday, April 29, 2013
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Wednesday, May 01, 2013
What are the consequences of sleep problems in pregnancy? Learn how poor sleep may affect the health of the mother and unborn baby, including the link to preeclampsia and gestational diabetes. Cons... -
Nasonex Nasal Spray to Treat Allergies
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Monday, April 29, 2013
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Wednesday, May 01, 2013
What is Nasonex? Learn how this prescription nasal spray may help to treat allergies like hay faver and reduce the size of nasal polyps. It also has a role in improving nasal congestion and may all... -
Astelin Nasal Spray Provides Relief from Allergies
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Monday, April 29, 2013
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Wednesday, May 01, 2013
What is Astelin? Learn about this prescription nasal spray and how it might help you if you suffer from allergies. This medication may also help to relieve snoring caused by nasal congestion. Learn... -
What Is the Treatment for Sleep Deprivation?
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Thursday, September 29, 2011
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
If you are not sleeping enough and are enduring the effects of sleep deprivation, you might be interested in learning some of the treatment options available for this condition. Learn 10 treatments... -
Xyrem for Narcolepsy Treatment
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Tuesday, March 29, 2011
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
The pharmaceutical drug sodium oxybate or gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB) -- sold under the brand name of Xyrem -- is a prescription medication that can treat the excessive daytime sleepiness and catap... -
Sleep Paralysis - What Have Your Experiences with Sleep Paralysis Been Like
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Thursday, August 27, 2009
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Friday, April 26, 2013
In what is a fairly common condition, sleep paralysis experiences tend to be similar. Share your experiences so that others may find comfort or marvel at the phenomenon. -
Can Ambien Affect Your Memory?
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Tuesday, May 29, 2012
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Friday, April 12, 2013
Can Ambien affect your memory? How might this common treatment for insomnia cause amnesia? Learn about this side effect and some of the consequences that might result. -
How to Treat Restless Legs with Iron Supplements
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Saturday, March 30, 2013
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Tuesday, April 09, 2013
If low iron levels are causing your restless legs syndrome (RLS), you may be interested in learning how to treat restless legs with iron supplements. Iron deficiency may be corrected with over-the-... -
Ways to Decrease Anxiety and Improve Sleep
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Saturday, March 30, 2013
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Thursday, April 04, 2013
If your sleep is disrupted by stress or worry, you may want to learn about ways that you can improve your insomnia by decreasing anxiety. Learn about three highly effective techniques: scheduled wo... -
How Can You Sleep at Night
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Saturday, March 30, 2013
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Thursday, April 04, 2013
If you struggle to fall or stay asleep, you may wonder: How can you sleep at night? Fortunately, insomnia has effective treatment options. Consider ways to strengthen your natural ability to sleep,... -
Definition of Adenoids
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Saturday, March 30, 2013
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Thursday, April 04, 2013
Learn the definition of adenoids. Where are the adenoids and what role do they have in fighting infection? Consider how enlargement of the tonsils and adenoids may lead to snoring and obstructive s... -
Definition of Turbinates
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Friday, March 29, 2013
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Wednesday, April 03, 2013
What are nasal turbinates? Learn the definition of turbinates. Discover their role in breathing through the nose, allergies, and conditions such as snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. If your turb... -
Flonase Nasal Spray for Allergies
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Saturday, March 30, 2013
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Wednesday, April 03, 2013
What is Flonase? Learn about the use of Flonase nasal spray to treat allergies, snoring, and obstructive sleep apnea. Consider how it works and what the common and serious side effects are. -
Definition of Nasal Septum
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Saturday, March 30, 2013
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Wednesday, April 03, 2013
What is the definition of the nasal septum? Learn about its anatomy and how this important structure in the nose may affect your breathing and contribute to snoring or obstructive sleep apnea. In a... -
What Happens During REM Sleep? Video
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Tuesday, April 02, 2013
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Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Do you ever wonder what is going on with your brain when you're sleeping? This About.com video summarizes what happens during rapid eye movement, or REM sleep. -
Common Clinical Issues During Sleep Video
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Tuesday, April 02, 2013
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Tuesday, April 02, 2013
There are any number of clinical sleep issues that could be affecting your overall health. This video from About.com will go over some common clinical sleep issues. -
REM Sleep Vs. Non-REM Sleep Video
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Tuesday, April 02, 2013
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Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Do you ever wonder what your body is doing when you aren't dreaming? This video from About.com explains the difference between REM sleep and non-REM sleep. -
Why Am I Sleepy After Eating Lunch?
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Saturday, March 30, 2013
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Saturday, March 30, 2013
If you return to work after lunch, you may feel especially sleepy and wonder: Why am I sleepy after eating lunch? Learn why this occurs and whether it relates to the food you eat or instead is due ... -
Recurrent Nightmare Themes - What Themes Pervade Your Recurrent Nightmares
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Wednesday, June 02, 2010
Updated:
Thursday, March 28, 2013
We have all had bad dreams, but sometimes we have the same themes occurring over and over. What themes seem to pervade your recurrent nightmares? Whether it is dreaming of being chased, failing an ... -
What Is REM Behavior Disorder?
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Friday, February 05, 2010
Updated:
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
If you or a loved one have ever acted out dreams while remaining asleep, you may have realized something was wrong, but what is REM behavior disorder? Learn about the cause and dangers of acting ou... -
Can Adults Have Sleep Terrors?
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Wednesday, July 08, 2009
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Monday, March 25, 2013
Learn whether adults can have sleep terrors or whether it may be due to another syndrome called REM sleep behavior disorder. -
Does Shift Work Become More Difficult as We Get Older?
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Thursday, May 31, 2012
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Wednesday, March 20, 2013
For many professions, the graveyard shift may be a necessary part of the job. As workers age, however, the late shift may seem like it is more difficult to tolerate. Does shift work become more dif... -
What Is Paradoxical Intention?
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
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Wednesday, March 20, 2013
For those suffering from difficulty falling asleep as part of chronic insomnia, the behavioral treatment option called paradoxical intention may be appealing. What is paradoxical intention? How mig... -
What Are Clock Genes?
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Monday, July 11, 2011
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Wednesday, March 20, 2013
The interplay between genetic factors and medical problems, including sleep disorders, is beginning to be better understand. What are clock genes and how do they relate to circadian rhythm disorders? -
What Is Nocturia?
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Friday, December 30, 2011
Updated:
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Waking frequently during the night to pee may be a condition called nocturia. What is nocturia? What are some of the potential causes? Learn about nocturia and why it may be more common as we get o... -
When Is Daylight Savings Time?
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Monday, January 30, 2012
Updated:
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
When is Daylight Savings Time or Summer Time observed this year? Learn when you need to switch your clocks, whether you are springing forward or falling back.