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FDA to Review Inhalable Caffeine Sold as AeroShot

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:17:22 +0000

From a cup of coffee to a chocolate bar, there are plenty of ways to ingest caffeine, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is set to review whether an inhalable delivery method called AeroShot is safe.

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Did Sleeping Pills Kill Whitney Houston?

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:10:58 +0000

When singer Whitney Houston was found unconscious and submerged in her bathtub at The Beverly Hills Hilton the night before the Grammy awards, early reports suggested that pill bottles were found in her hotel room. Did sleeping pills claim another of Hollywood's brightest stars?

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Be Prepared for When Daylight Saving Time Changes

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:41:51 +0000

It always seems to sneak up on you, but this year you can be prepared for when Daylight Saving Time changes.

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Do I Have Insomnia?

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:15:40 +0000

There are three basic scenarios that might suggest you have insomnia: trouble falling asleep, trouble staying asleep, or sufficient sleep that is not refreshing. However, how do you know if you really have insomnia?

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What Causes Sleep Apnea?

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:49:07 +0000

If you have been told that you have sleep apnea, you still may not understand exactly what this means for you. What causes the actual events called sleep apnea?

Sleep apnea is a common condition in which the upper airway collapses during sleep. The explanation for why this occurs has to do with how the muscles around the throat and trachea are unable to keep the airway open. When it collapses, this interrupts breathing. If the airway does not collapse completely, however, it may also result in something called hypopnea. In the mildest form, the collapse of your airway may just cause snoring. Ultimately, sleep apnea may have many different causes from alcohol to sleep position to obesity, all of which affect your ability to breathe.

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How to Treat Sleep Paralysis

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:26:20 +0000

If you have suffered from the scary phenomenon that is sleep paralysis, you might be left wondering about possible treatment options. How can you treat sleep paralysis?

The treatment of sleep paralysis is not always necessary. In many people, reassurance about what is happening is all that is needed. Some people find it useful to read about other people's sleep paralysis experiences.

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New Sleeping Pill: Intermezzo May Help You Get Back to Sleep

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:14:16 +0000

If you have trouble waking up in the middle of the night and not being able to get back to sleep, you may have a new treatment available for your insomnia: Intermezzo.

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Review: Popular iPhone App, 'Sleep Cycle', Tracks Movement to Time Awakenings

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:36:53 +0000

One of the most popular of the sleep-related apps (or applications) for iPhone, 'Sleep Cycle' works by tracking your movements during the night in order to perfectly time your morning awakening. What are the pros and cons of this app?

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Getting Up at Night Frequently to Urinate May Represent Nocturia

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 10:44:41 +0000

In a condition that is more common as we get older, especially in men, getting up to pee during the night may plague your sleep. It is characterized by frequent awakenings due to a need urinate, but what is nocturia? What are some of the common causes?

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What Are the Symptoms and Causes of Insomnia?

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 10:18:36 +0000

Sometimes sleep won't come. Whether at the start of the night, or after awakening, you may have trouble falling or staying asleep. This may represent a sleep disorder called insomnia. What are other symptoms of insomnia? What are some of the potential causes of short- and long-term insomnia?

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