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It turns out REM is not just your favorite 90’s band. The band is named after Rapid Eye Movement (REM), which occurs during the deepest stage of sleep where you experience the most dream activity. There is also NREM or Non-REM sleep which occurs in four phases. Understanding the different stages of the sleep cycle …
Sleep apnea is a common sleeping disorder that affects an estimated 25 million Americans, which affects breathing during sleep. Breathing can become extremely shallow or even pause throughout the night, which can then become disruptive to the overall sleep cycle. This may not seem significant, but if left untreated, can result in a number of …
Common chores can seem far from thought with the daily stresses of our lives. We may choose to ignore those items on our to do list like mopping, scrubbing the stove, or dusting which seem trivial. Although we know the dangers of not cleaning, we choose to risk it because what’s the worst that can …
If you have seen the classic Seinfeld episode where Jerry drugs his date by feeding her Turkey and wine so that he can play with her elusive toy collection, you know just how pervasive the myth of getting sleepy after a turkey meal is. We have all passed out on the couch after a Thanksgiving …
The dangers from smoking cigarettes are well-known and documented. If you pick up a pack of cigarettes, there’s a warning right on the packaging from the Surgeon General that states, “Smoking causes lung cancer, heart disease, emphysema, and may complicate pregnancy.” However, what some people may not realize is that there are just as many …
When someone is offered a glass of milk, and they raise their hands and say “Sorry, I can’t have milk”, you might automatically assume that the person is lactose intolerant. However, they may just be allergic to milk. But wait! Isn’t lactose intolerance and a milk allergy the same thing? Actually, they are quite different. …
Did you know that those static “shocks” you experience (usually in wintertime) are caused by dry air? There are many reasons you may want to humidify your home, shocks included. According to Living Direct, humidifying your home “moisturizes your skin and lips, protects your throat, soothes your sinuses, halts the spread of flu germs and …
Do you like to take naps? You don’t have to be a child to enjoy them. By understanding how and when to nap properly, you are doing your body a huge favor. Adults are encouraged to take naps when their bodies need to recharge. There’s nothing wrong with taking some time out of your day …
Allergies come in all forms. From allergies to foods, medicines, and pets to seasonal pollen allergies and other particles that roam in the air. Allergies affects millions of people each year and allergic reactions can range anywhere from an annoying, persistent running of the nose to life threatening (and even deadly) attacks on the body. …
Pneumonia is an infection of your lungs caused by specific types of bacteria, viruses or fungi. In normal situations, your body can easily filter out these harmful microorganisms and stop infections from even reaching your lungs. However, sometimes your body will fail to do this and you can develop pneumonia. You can also develop this …
