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What’s the Ideal Nap Time?

November 19, 2014

Did you know there are different types of naps, depending on the length? Learn more about how the length of your nap can make all the difference. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sleep Medicine
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: deep sleep cycle, nap, nap benefits, nap length, nap time, sleep, sleep inertia
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Sleep Zombie? 10 Signs You Might Have Sleep Apnea

October 20, 2014

Over 12 million Americans feel the effects from sleep apnea, which can cause serious health problems and even deadly accidents if left untreated. Learn mor Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: headaches, insomnia, sleep, sleep zombie, sleepiness, snoring, UPMC Sleep Medicine Center, zombie
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How Stress Affects Your Brain

September 19, 2014

Stress can take a toll on your brain, affecting your daily life. Learn about the effects chronic stress can have on your brain and ways to prevent them. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: brain, brain cells, chronic stress, de-stress, depression, diet, hippocampus, sleep, sleep apnea, sleep disorders, stress
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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: Living and Wellness, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: insomnia, lack of sleep, sleep, sleep deprivation
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Safe Travels – Staying Healthy While Traveling

May 23, 2014

Memorial day is a high travel weekend. Find some easy tips to have travel safely and stay healthy during this long weekend. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: hand hygiene, immunizations, Memorial Day, sleep, travel safety, traveling, vaccinations
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Adjusting to Daylight Saving Time

March 6, 2014

Daylight saving time will take place on the second Sunday of March this year. Learn some quick and easy tips to help with the time change transition. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sleep Medicine
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: biorhythm, circadian rhythm, daylight saving, daylight saving time, daylight savings, daylight savings time, melatonin, Patrick J Strollo MD, sleep, sleep deprivation, sleep habits, University of Pittsburgh Sleep Disorder Program
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Tips to Avoid and Fight the Common Cold

December 30, 2013

Concerned about getting sick this winter? Read our tips to help avoid colds and other ailments from UPMC Urgent Care. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: aerobic exercise, avoid colds, avoid smoking, combat colds, common cold, cough, cough drops, drink water, sick people, sleep, sneeze, tips, wash hands