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We Sleep-Train Babies — Why Not Sleep-Coach Adults? (SheKnows)
by Caitlin Flynn, Jul 15, 2018 It’s a sequence of events that’s all-too-familiar to so many: a night of tossing and turning followed by a day of throwing back coffee in a desperate effort to stay awake and alert. Cue the vicious cycle. One in 4 Americans develops acute insomnia each year according to a […]
7 Insomnia Cures That Sleep Experts Swear By (Bustle)
By CARINA WOLFF, 7/16/18 If you’re someone who has suffered from insomnia, you’ve likely tried everything under the sun to help yourself fall asleep at night. Counting sheep may not help, but there are a number of other different cures for insomnia that sleep specialists swear by that might be worth a shot. Sometimes, the answers to your […]
Common Mood Stabilizing Drug Can Increase Risk of Birth Defects (HealthLine)
Written by Ann Pietrangelo on July 2, 2018 Lithium in the first trimester of pregnancy can affect the health of an unborn child, but doctors say stopping this medication can also be risky. Babies of mothers who take lithium in the first trimester of pregnancy are at higher risk of major congenital malformations. But not […]
Is It the Blues or Is It Clinical Depression? (Health News Digest)
Menlo Park, CA, July 12, 2018 – We all feel down, or blue, or sad, at times. Sadness is a natural human emotion, usually triggered by a loss, disappointment, or major life change. According to psychiatrist Dr. Alex Dimitriu, this sadness is generally short-lived and dissipates over time as we adjust to a new situation. “We […]
10 Phrases You Should Never Say to Kids During a Divorce (Fatherly)
Divorce is a sad, difficult process for all involved — especially kids. It becomes even harder — and more damaging — when you say the wrong things. By Jeremy Brown, Jul 11 2018 We all say things we regret from time to time, but there is no more crucial time for parents to mind their […]
Is ‘Sleep Water’ the Trick to Getting Some Shut-Eye? (HealthLine)
Written by Jessica Peralta on July 10, 2018 Here’s what you need to know about this popular new sleep aid. Many of us have had at least one incident of lying in bed staring at the ceiling during the early morning hours, unable to fall asleep. In fact, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, […]