Jay Summer writes, “Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep is a stage of sleep associated with dreaming and memory consolidation. REM sleep was first discovered in …
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Another Look at Diabetes
Diabetes is one of the top 10 causes of death in the United States. Currently, it is at number seven. This is not news, but …
Read More »Strengthening Your Immune System
What do tissues, cells, and organs have in common? These make up the body’s immune system. It is an elaborate network of sophisticated defense systems …
Read More »Chronic Fatigue
No part of the human body is powered by the Duracell bunny. Any system of the human body that is overworked or excessively stressed without …
Read More »Beating the Common Cold
It happens every fall and winter. Thousands of folks somehow manage to get a sniffle or a sore throat during these seasons. Sometimes we try …
Read More »Why Get Enough Sleep?
When we talk about improving health habits, we usually talk about making healthy food choices and getting enough physical activity. We will go for a …
Read More »It’s Time for Bed!
“Parents should live more for their children, and less for society. Study health subjects, and put your knowledge to a practical use. Teach your children …
Read More »A Night Without Sleep
2,351… 2,352… 2,353… I’m beginning to think that this counting sheep thing is a sham! You see, for the past couple of hours I have …
Read More »I Can’t Sleep
I am dreading nights again. At 2 a.m. as I lie awake in submission to my spouse’s snoring, I recall an earlier time in my …
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