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Aug 22, 2007 -
Occasionally I'll wake up from a deep sleep and realize my arm has also fallen asleep. When it "wakes up," I do everything I can to keep still and control the almost unbearable sensation of "pins and needles."
There's actually a medical term for this called Transient Paresthesia.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
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Sedative Hypnotic Drug Warnings
In March 2007, the FDA ordered stronger warning labels on sedative hypnotic drugs. These medications include benzodiazepine and non-benzodiazepine drugs, such as zolpidem (Ambien), eszopiclone (Lunesta), ramelteon (Rozerem), and triazolam (Halcion). The FDA warned that these drugs may be associated with:
- Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) and severe facial swelling (angioedema), which can occur even the first time a drug is taken
- Complex sleep-related behaviors, such as sleep driving, making phone calls, and preparing and eating food while asleep
Patients who take sleeping pills should be sure to follow the directions.
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Jun 12, 2008 -
Next time your colleagues invite you on an afternoon coffee break, tell 'em you'll just take a nap instead. According to a new study by the Sleep Research Center at Loughborough University in England, a short nap may be the best way to fend off afternoon drowsiness.
The study involved 20 young adults, all of whom felt well-rested and got about seven and a half hours of sleep a night.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
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Sleep Apnea and Heart Attack
Obstructive sleep apnea can increase the risk of heart attack by as much as 30% over the course of 5 years, suggests a study presented at the 2007 American Thoracic Society International Conference. Researchers noted that the risk of developing or dying from heart disease rises with increasing sleep apnea severity.
Sleep Apnea and Diabetes
- Obstructive sleep apnea may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, indicates research presented at the American Thoracic Society conference.
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Sep 03, 2008 -
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Unconsciousness is when a person is unable to respond to people and activities. Often, this is called a coma or being in a comatose state.
Other changes in awareness can occur without becoming unconscious.
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Aug 25, 2008 -
I have spent more time in front of the TV watching the Olympics than I care to admit. I even fell asleep on the couch watching women's gymnastics and tweaked my neck. The irony of injuring myself sleeping while trying to watch some of the fittest people in the world twist and tumble is not lost on me.
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Feb 22, 2007 -
Have you joined Fit's Dieters Support Group? If not you totally should because you'll get to read motivational and inspiring stories from people, just like you, looking to get fit. Recently user misstsapinay shared this incredible story with us in the group:
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