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Millions of Americans don't sleep well. And many of them don't do anything about it. But the answer is as close as the telephone. Experts suggest that seeing a doctor is the best way to get sleeping back on track. Today there is a wide range of options to turn around the problem of poor sleep. Learn what's available and toss and turn no more.
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There's a good chance you've never heard of peripheral arterial disease, or PAD. But this blockage of the leg arteries affects an estimated 8-12 million people in the U.S. alone. The condition can lead to painful leg symptoms, but most people experience no symptoms at all, and the disease is dangerously underdiagnosed. Why aren't more doctors diagnosing PAD? Who's most at risk? And how is PAD connected to stroke and heart attack? Tune in to learn the answers to these questions and more.
Keywords: peripheral artery disease, PAD, peripheral vascular disease, diagnosis, treatment, risk factor, smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, stroke, heart attack, CVA, MI, myocardial infarction, leg pain, claudication, ABI, ankle brachial index, age
Almost half of all people with diabetes experience some form of nerve damage, which can develop into a complication known as peripheral neuropathy. What causes this condition, and how do you recognize the symptoms? Listen to leading experts explain.
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Treating nerve damage from diabetes requires a two-pronged approach: controlling blood sugar and alleviating the pain caused by peripheral neuropathy. Learn about the latest therapies.
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Swollen ankles can be a symptom of heart failure but swelling can also be a result of factors unrelated to the heart so it's important to recognize the difference.
Keywords: Swollen ankles, swollen legs, swollen lower back, heart failure symptoms, heart failure, edema, excess fluid, fluid buildup
Once people thought that help for poor sleep only meant sleeping pills that left you foggy. That's all changed. Now there is a range of options. Sleep hygiene aims to change poor bedtime habits and improvements in medications can not only provide natural sleep but also avoid next day side effects.
Keywords: Insomnia, stimulus control therapy, sleep, sleep hygiene, sleep restriction therapy, relaxation therapy, transient insomnia, chronic insomnia, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, yoga, meditation, hypnotic medications, benzodiazepine, non-benzodiazepine, Ambien, Sonata, Valium, Ativan, Librium, antihistamines, diphenhydramine, doxylamine
Sometimes we know what is standing in the way of a good night's sleep. But sometimes we don't. So what's keeping you up? The answer may surprise you.
Keywords: Sleep, insomnia, sleep hygiene, sleep diary, caffeine, alcohol, heartburn, spicy foods, nocturnal urination, sleep apnea, hypoxia, exercise, sex, body temperature, sleep hygiene, restless leg syndrome, benzodiazepines, non benzodiazepines, sleep aids, sleeping pills, sleep disorders, Ambien, Sonata, Valium, Ativan, Librium
When someone doesn't sleep, the price they pay can be immeasurable. Work and even relationships can suffer from prolonged nights of tossing and turning. Learn how changing what you do at bedtime can help turn sleepless nights into much needed rest.
Keywords: Insomnia, stimulus control therapy, sleep, sleep hygiene, sleep restriction therapy, relaxation therapy, transient insomnia, chronic insomnia, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, yoga, meditation, hypnotic medications, benzodiazepine, non-benzodiazepine, Ambien, Sonata, Valium, Ativan, Librium, antihistamines, diphenhydramine, doxylamine, transient insomnia, chronic insomnia
Getting a good night's sleep is critical to feeling refreshed during the day, but unfortunately not everyone is able to get the sleep they need. Different factors can contribute to lack of sleep-a noisy bedroom, stress or illness. When the problem persists help should be sought. Experts can suggest a wide range of treatment options including finding ways to change bedtime behaviors, and in some instances, medication.
Keywords: Insomnia, stimulus control therapy, sleep, sleep hygiene, sleep restriction therapy, relaxation therapy, transient insomnia, chronic insomnia, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, yoga, meditation, hypnotic medications, benzodiazepine, non-benzodiazepine, Ambien, Sonata, Valium, Ativan, Librium, antihistamines, diphenhydramine, doxylamine
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