Sleep Deficit
People often shrug off fatigue for lack of sleep. But while tiredness is a health risk in its own right (sleep deprivation can cause heart trouble and raise your susceptibility to accidents), it can...
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Why the Weight?
It’s hard enough to drop extra pounds. But stealth causes, such as fatigue or stress, can make it even more challenging. If your waistline has expanded unexpectedly — or your efforts to lose are...
Hot flashes and night sweats
Women complain about hot flashes and night sweats more than any other symptoms of menopause. Some women say their hot flashes are so severe that they prevent form them living a normal life. Hot...
Sleep Disorders: How and Why to Find Help
“Mom, I’m tired. I think I have African Sleeping Sickness.” Last summer this became my 15-year-old’s mantra. We all laughed. She stayed up late, slept late, napped during the day — what did she...