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Why Am I Always Tired? Causes of Fatigue and Exhaustion

June 4, 2017

Do you feel like you're exhausted all the time? Find common causes of fatigue and how you can boost your energy, from lifestyle changes to treatment. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sleep Medicine
Categorized as: Sleep Health
Tagged with: diabetes, exhaustion, fatigue, heart disease, tired, tiredness
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What is Sleep Debt and How Do You Repay it?

November 6, 2016

Sleep debt is the cumulative effect of not getting enough sleep. Can you really catch up? What effect does sleeplessness have on your health? Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sleep Medicine
Categorized as: Sleep Health
Tagged with: sleep, sleep debt, sleep disorder, sleeplessness
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Sleep Deprivation Side Effects: How Sleep Loss Affects Your Body

October 21, 2016

Sleep deprivation side effects include weight gain and low libido. Get the facts on how sleep loss affects your body. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, New Here, Sleep Health
Tagged with: sleep deprivation, sleep disorder, sleep loss, stroke
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Microsleeping: Is It Dangerous?

August 24, 2016

Microsleeping is brief episodes of sleep or loss of attention, and in some cases it's deadly. Prevent microsleeping with these tips. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Sleep Health
Tagged with: insomnia, micro-sleeping, sleep
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Is it Bad to Sleep After a Meal?

November 25, 2015

What happens to your body when you fall asleep immediately following a meal? Find out if it's unhealthy and discover foods you can eat before bed. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Sleep Health
Tagged with: eating, sleep, weight gain
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Sleep Paralysis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

April 12, 2015

Ever wake up from a deep sleep anxious and unable to move? This could be sleep paralysis. Learn about the causes of sleep paralysis and how to prevent it. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sleep Medicine
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sleep Health
Tagged with: hallucination, hallucinations, lack of sleep, nightmare, rapid eye movement, REM, sleep, sleep deprivation, sleep disorder, sleep paralysis
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Infographic: 10 Reasons You’re Getting Poor Sleep

January 13, 2015

Feeling like a zombie this morning? Discover ten reasons you may be getting poor sleep and find out how you can get better sleep. Learn More

Categorized as: Sleep Health
Tagged with: alcohol, caffeine, Energy drinks, lack of sleep, poor sleep, sleep, sleep apnea, sleep deprivation, tired, zombie
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Counting Sheep? How Sleep Deprivation Affects your Brain

September 12, 2014

Learn more about how sleep deprivation can affect your brain and discover a few tips to help regulate your sleeping patterns. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Sleep Health
Tagged with: insomnia, lack of sleep, sleep, sleep deprivation
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Better Sleep, Better Health

January 20, 2014

Sleep deprivation can affect your life and general well-being. Discover ways to improve your physical health with extra sleep. Learn More

Categorized as: Sleep Health
Tagged with: diabetes, heart disease, learning, memory, metabolism, Pinnacle Health, post-traumatic stress disorder, problem-solving, restless leg syndrome, sleep apnea, sleep disorders, substance abuse, Type 2 diabetes, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine