Friday, November 6, 2009

45,000 deaths per year linked to lack of insurance

45,000 deaths per year linked to lack of insurance
Researchers say that number--which equals one person every 12 minutes--equals more deaths annually than deaths caused from murder and drunk driving combined.

Sleeping Easier After Retirement
Title: Sleeping Easier After Retirement
Category: Health News
Created: 11/3/2009 10:37:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/3/2009 10:37:35 AM

Insomnia linked to high blood pressure
A new study published in the journal Sleep has found that people who suffer insomnia may also have heightened nighttime blood pressure.

Health Tip: Create Baby's Bedtime Routine
Title: Health Tip: Create Baby's Bedtime Routine
Category: Health News
Created: 11/5/2009 8:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/5/2009

Gene may explain how some function on little sleep
A lucky few can get by just fine on six hours of sleep, and a new study suggests a genetic mutation might help explain why.

Resetting your body clock after a time change
Despite "gaining" an extra hour, experts say the fall time change can still wreck havoc on your body clock.

Health Tip: Putting Baby to Bed
Title: Health Tip: Putting Baby to Bed
Category: Health News
Created: 10/19/2009 8:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/19/2009

Sleepy Drivers a Menace on the Road
Title: Sleepy Drivers a Menace on the Road
Category: Health News
Created: 11/4/2009 12:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 11/5/2009