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how to get a good night's sleep: consistency is key and trends are temporary
many people don’t have the option to completely overhaul their lives to set themselves up for adequate sleep, but that doesn’t mean they can’t make tweaks to improve their odds.
angelica bottaro
sleep
mar 14, 2025
the quantity of sleep matters, but it’s the quality that people should pay more attention to. the best way to do that is to simply assess how you feel when you wake up.

why daylight savings time can be more trouble for teens
losing one hour of sleep for the abrupt shift to daylight savings time can do a number on your natural body rhythm, making it harder to adjust than the fall time change.
karen hawthorne
sleep
mar 12, 2025
for teens, just as their bodies are maturing, their brains are also developing, which makes them very sensitive to sleep deprivation.

study reveals diabetes drug as potential treatment for obstructive sleep apnea
tirzepatide may be used for diabetes, but it's well on its way to becoming the first-ever drug therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (osa).
angelica bottaro
sleep
jun 25, 2024
new use of diabetes drug could reduce or eliminate the need for cpap machines for those living with osa.

lsd and sleep: microdosing research shows potential for managing depressive disorders
a new clinical trial for the lsd drug mb22001 found that it could help both sleep and depression.
angelica bottaro
depression
apr 24, 2024
new research suggests microdosing lsd may help both sleep and depression.

how nutrition and routine unlock better sleep and overall health
a recent national survey commissioned by my fitness pal fitness app revealed that nine in 10 canadians struggle with falling asleep and just over half say they’re not getting enough sleep.
karen hawthorne
sleep
dec 27, 2023
the longer-term issues of sleep deprivation affect your heart and brain, like cardiovascular disease, dementia, mood, anxiety and depression. 

machado: why can't doctors talk seriously about fatigue without blaming it on stress, or the kids, or alcohol, or your diet, or....?
the disconnect between how health-care providers perceive their patients' complaints of "feeling tired" and the reality often leads to a sense of isolation and helplessness.
lisa machado
cancer
jun 12, 2023
the average person's tired is nothing compared to the muscle-paralyzing, brain-numbing, heavy-limb fatigue that often plagues people living with illness. getty

inside the mattress revolution that's given canadians nearly limitless options for getting a good night's sleep
once bulky beds have gone from being sold at the back of furniture stores to being delivered in easy-to-carry boxes to front doors
mirjam guesgen, special to financial post
世界杯决赛2022
may 19, 2023
an endy bed. the mattress industry has transformed to offering hundreds of options from only a handful in the 1990s.

christopher labos: is melatonin safe as a sleeping aid?
inaccurate labelling of over-the-counter products makes accidental overdoses more likely — and kids, due to their size, are at greater risk.
christopher labos
世界杯决赛2022
may 02, 2023
some people argue that supplements like melatonin gummies and other products don’t need the same oversight as for prescription medication. dr. christopher labos disagrees.
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how to get a good night's sleep: consistency is key and trends are temporary
many people don’t have the option to completely overhaul their lives to set themselves up for adequate sleep, but that doesn’t mean they can’t make tweaks to improve their odds.
angelica bottaro
sleep
mar 14, 2025
the quantity of sleep matters, but it’s the quality that people should pay more attention to. the best way to do that is to simply assess how you feel when you wake up.

why daylight savings time can be more trouble for teens
losing one hour of sleep for the abrupt shift to daylight savings time can do a number on your natural body rhythm, making it harder to adjust than the fall time change.
karen hawthorne
sleep
mar 12, 2025
for teens, just as their bodies are maturing, their brains are also developing, which makes them very sensitive to sleep deprivation.

study reveals diabetes drug as potential treatment for obstructive sleep apnea
tirzepatide may be used for diabetes, but it's well on its way to becoming the first-ever drug therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (osa).
angelica bottaro
sleep
jun 25, 2024
new use of diabetes drug could reduce or eliminate the need for cpap machines for those living with osa.

lsd and sleep: microdosing research shows potential for managing depressive disorders
a new clinical trial for the lsd drug mb22001 found that it could help both sleep and depression.
angelica bottaro
depression
apr 24, 2024
new research suggests microdosing lsd may help both sleep and depression.
powered by
wellspring cancer support

how nutrition and routine unlock better sleep and overall health
a recent national survey commissioned by my fitness pal fitness app revealed that nine in 10 canadians struggle with falling asleep and just over half say they’re not getting enough sleep.
karen hawthorne
sleep
dec 27, 2023
the longer-term issues of sleep deprivation affect your heart and brain, like cardiovascular disease, dementia, mood, anxiety and depression. 

machado: why can't doctors talk seriously about fatigue without blaming it on stress, or the kids, or alcohol, or your diet, or....?
the disconnect between how health-care providers perceive their patients' complaints of "feeling tired" and the reality often leads to a sense of isolation and helplessness.
lisa machado
cancer
jun 12, 2023
the average person's tired is nothing compared to the muscle-paralyzing, brain-numbing, heavy-limb fatigue that often plagues people living with illness. getty

inside the mattress revolution that's given canadians nearly limitless options for getting a good night's sleep
once bulky beds have gone from being sold at the back of furniture stores to being delivered in easy-to-carry boxes to front doors
mirjam guesgen, special to financial post
世界杯决赛2022
may 19, 2023
an endy bed. the mattress industry has transformed to offering hundreds of options from only a handful in the 1990s.

christopher labos: is melatonin safe as a sleeping aid?
inaccurate labelling of over-the-counter products makes accidental overdoses more likely — and kids, due to their size, are at greater risk.
christopher labos
世界杯决赛2022
may 02, 2023
some people argue that supplements like melatonin gummies and other products don’t need the same oversight as for prescription medication. dr. christopher labos disagrees.
powered by
canadian centre for caregiving excellence
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