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What's the Deal With: Pins and Needles
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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Insomnia
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- 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
Need an Afternoon Pick-Me-Up? Take a Nap
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.
Sleep apnea
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- Symptoms
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- Dental Devices
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- Obstructive sleep apnea may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, indicates research presented at the American Thoracic Society conference.
Unconsciousness - first aid
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Are You Relieved the Olympics Are Over?
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.
Dieter Support Group: Laura's Story
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:
"Hi everyone!
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