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The Link Between Sleep and Heart Health

September 19, 2016

If you're not getting enough shut-eye, you might be raising your risk for heart disease. Learn about the connection between sleep and heart health. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep, sleep and heart health, sleep apnea
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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: Neurosurgery and Brain 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: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: eating, sleep, weight gain
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Is Eating Before Bed Okay?

July 2, 2015

Fact or fiction - does eating food before bed have negative effects on your sleep patterns? Find the truth in our blog post about eating before slumber. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sleep Medicine
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: acid reflux, bed, eat, eating, food, gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD, heartburn, night, sleep, snack, stomach pain, stomachache, weight
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Medical Mondays: Sleep Apnea

May 18, 2015

Learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea, in this edition of Medical Mondays Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: medical mondays, sleep, sleep apnea, sleep disorders, snoring
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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: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: alcohol, caffeine, Energy drinks, lack of sleep, poor sleep, sleep, sleep apnea, sleep deprivation, tired, zombie
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31 Days of Healthy Tips

December 31, 2014

Discover 31 tips to get help you get back on track to a healthy lifestyle, including small changes you can make to your daily routine to improve your health Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: backpack safety, diet, exercise, health tips, healthy, New Year's resolutions, posture, quit smoking, safety, sleep, stress, sugar, vitamins, water
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Myth or Fact: Does Turkey Make You Sleepy?

November 23, 2014

Does turkey really make you sleepy? Not exactly. Learn more about the real cause of Thanksgiving grogginess. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Nutrition Services
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: drowsy, fact or fiction, Fall Flavors Recipes, myth, myth or fact, nap, sleep, sports nutrition, Thanksgiving, thanksgiving dinner, tryptophan, turkey