Doctor explains difference between REM sleep and deep sleep — plus how to get more of each this World Sleep Day
However, some research shows that major stressors may increase REM sleep but reduce deep sleep. REM rebound, which is when we ...
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‘I Thought It Was a Heart Attack'-One Woman's Surprising Yet Common Diagnosis
I was a 21-year-old college student when I woke up one morning with severe chest pain. As far as I knew, I was in great ...
All The Ways Menopause Messes With Your Sleep—And What You Can Do About It, According To Doctors
At least 40 percent of people in menopause experience mood changes including anxiety or depression, says Dr. Loeb-Zeitlin, ...
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Doctors Say This Is the Most Overlooked Cause of Afternoon Fatigue
According to doctors, there’s a sneaky culprit behind your afternoon slump that most people overlook—and it has nothing to do with caffeine withdrawals or burnout. According to Dr. Raj Dasgupta, MD, ...
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Not ready to ‘spring forward’? This sleep doctor says there’s still time to prepare
No, I did not. Here I am, not the least bit excited to set my alarm to spring forward starting on Sunday. I turned to Dr. Raj Dasgupta, a pulmonary and sleep medicine specialist at Huntington Heath, ...
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Harrison Ford Diagnosed With Shingles: His Symptoms + How to Treat Them
We often think of chickenpox as a children's illness, but in reality, anyone can be affected. The virus can live dormant in ...
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Restless Leg Syndrome Self-Care Tips for a Better Night's Sleep
If that sounds familiar, you may be dealing with restless legs syndrome (RLS). Luckily, a few simple restless leg syndrome ...
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I Can't Stop Thinking About This Sleep Hack from Navy SEALs
Why do they need to be elevated? Dr. Dasgupta has explanations for that, too. Besides just feeling nice after a long day of being on your feet, it has to do with pressure and blood flow.
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Hip Arthritis Pain Relief: Tips to Ease Stiffness and Improve Mobility
Post-traumatic arthritis. A less common type of hip arthritis is post-traumatic arthritis. Dr. Dasgupta says this can develop after a hip injury or fracture, which damages the bones or cartilage ...
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Cloudy Pee? Experts Explain What Causes It and How to Clear It up Fast
Some of the most common culprits behind cloudy urine include: "Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common causes of cloudy urine," says Dr. Dasgupta. "They bring in white blood ...