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Getting Enough Sleep Can Reduce Your Heart Disease Risk, Improve Overall Health
By Mart J. Amick, MD
August 10, 2019
Sleep and Health
About 70 million U.S. adults have a sleep disorder, including insomnia (short-term or chronic) and sleep apnea. More than one third of American adults are not getting enough sleep on a regular basis. In fact, the U.S. Centers for… See more
The Importance of Sleep
By Louis B Malinow, M.D.
MDVIP
August 10, 2019
Importance of Sleep
During sleep we (1) are completely vulnerable to predators; (2) cannot hunt for food; (3) cannot hunt for a mate or reproduce; and (4) cannot care for or protect our young.  For evolution to not have eliminated sleep on this basis means that it must be incredibly important. 

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Sleep Apnea Self-Risk Assessment
July 15, 2019
Sleep apnea can increase your risk for heart disease.
Answer the following questions below to determine if you might be at risk. If you answer “true” to three or more of these questions, you may be at moderate to high risk for sleep apnea.* Take these results to your MDVIP-affiliated physician, who may suggest further evaluation. Apnea… See more
4 Natural Sleep Remedies
July 10, 2019
Light therapy may be able to help you sleep.
Getting a good night's sleep isn't always easy. In fact, it's estimated that between 50 and 70 million Americans struggle with sleep-related problems.   When you're tossing and turning, your first instinct may be to try a pill. But there are effective sleep remedies beyond a… See more
How to Set Up a Sleep Oasis
July 10, 2019
How to create a great place to sleep
A lot of surprising things can affect your sleep. For example, what you drink and when you drink it, electronic devices like your phone or tablet, the temperature of the room — even when you go to bed each night. Together, these things are called sleep hygiene and practicing good sleep hygiene… See more
Tips for getting more sleep
July 10, 2019
Get at least 30 minutes of aerobic activity every day to help with sleep.
Try the following tips to help you get seven to eight hours of sleep each night. Get at least 30 minutes of aerobic activity several times a week at least four hours before bedtime. Limit alcoholic beverages throughout the day and avoid them after 5 pm.… See more
Can Lack of Sleep Increase Heart Disease Risk? The Answer Might Lie in Hypocretin
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
March 4, 2019
How Does Sleep Prevent Heart Disease?
Over the last decade, experts have told us getting seven to eight hours of sleep every night can help protect us against heart disease. Ever wondered why? Researchers think they might have the answer. Healthy, sound sleep triggers a mechanism designed to protect your arteries, according to a… See more
7 Drug-Free Sleep Solutions 
May 7, 2018
good sleep hygiene tips
Like most family physicians, I talk about sleep a lot with my patients. They tell me they can’t fall asleep or stay asleep or that they don’t feel refreshed when they wake up from sleep. Usually, these patients – especially those older than 65 – would like either a prescription for sleep medication… See more
Can't Sleep? These Natural Remedies May Help You Get Some Shut Eye
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
May 16, 2016
Natural Therapies that May Help You Sleep Better
You’ve tried warm milk. You’ve tried medications. You even bought a new mattress; but you’re still not getting enough sleep. What’s going on? 

Insomnia is a common problem in the United States. Almost one-third of American adults complain that they can’t fall asleep, stay asleep or… See more
The Science Behind Happiness and Its Impact on Health
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
March 29, 2016
Happiness and Health
Years of studies suggest that happiness can improve quality of life because happy people tend to have better jobs they excel at and are more satisfied with marriages and friendships. But in recent years, scientists have begun focusing on how that happiness impacts people’s health and happiness.… See more

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