Snoring May Indicate More Serious Problems

Snoring May Indicate More Serious Problems

From The Daily Courier… On its own, snoring is not necessarily a serious concern. That is the word from Dr. Robert Rosenberg, medical director of the Sleep Disorders Center of Prescott Valley and the author of Sleep Soundly Every Night, Feel Fantastic Every Day....
8 Great Reasons to Get More Sleep – Starting Tonight

8 Great Reasons to Get More Sleep – Starting Tonight

Too many of us fight sleep, not wanting to miss anything. Unfortunately, as with most things in life, there are consequences when you don’t get enough sleep. Here are eight health reasons why you should turn off the light (and the TV and tablet) earlier tonight:...
8 Reasons to Make Sleep a Priority

8 Reasons to Make Sleep a Priority

1. Your immune system We know that sleep is necessary for a normal functioning immune system. Numerous studies have shown that our immune system works best when we get adequate sleep. In fact, several studies have demonstrated poor responses to vaccines for influenza...
Could Inadequate Sleep Cause Irreversible Brain Death?

Could Inadequate Sleep Cause Irreversible Brain Death?

Several recent studies have demonstrated the relationship of sleep to brain function. In particular, how we need sleep for normal brain function. In a recent study, a system called the glymphatic system, which serves to rid the brain of toxic substances, was found to...
Is the snooze button bad for you?

Is the snooze button bad for you?

(Originally published at upwave.com) — Beep, beep, beep. Nothing pushes my buttons quite like that irritating sound coming from my bedside alarm clock in the morning. Luckily, my ticker comes with a snooze feature. Just one tap and I buy myself another nine...