Heart Association Warns of Surgery Risks in Obese

Heart Association Warns of Surgery Risks in Obese
Title: Heart Association Warns of Surgery Risks in Obese
Category: Health News
Created: 6/16/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/16/2009

Sleep Training Provides Much-Needed Shut-Eye
Title: Sleep Training Provides Much-Needed Shut-Eye
Category: Health News
Created: 6/13/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/15/2009

Study: Too few women in clinical trials
According to a new study, many women appear to lack the resources or time to participate in a clinical trial.

Partner's Support Helps Men Adhere to Apnea Treatment
Title: Partner's Support Helps Men Adhere to Apnea Treatment
Category: Health News
Created: 6/13/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/15/2009

Hauser case brings up issue of parents' rights
Who has the right to make decisions about a child's medical needs--the parents, the doctors, or the courts?

Sleep Deprivation 101: What You Should Know

In my previous blogs I have written about the importance of good sleep, but I don’t think we ever really explained the significance of sleep deprivation and the effects on society and the individual. I thought that it would be a good idea to go over some significant facts and figures to convince you of the importance of getting a good restful sleep and of the need to address sleep problems with your doctor.What is sleep deprivation?It is... More at...

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“If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.”   - Anne Bradstreet, British poet   It’s that time of the year again.  Especially for those of us not fortunate enough to live in warmer climes- the winter is coming.  As we all know, along with the season comes shorter days and longer nights.  Some of us may... More at...