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f you struggle with sleep issues, you may need to pay attention to your ‘sleep hygiene’. Here are a few simple ways to improve the quality of your sleep. Wake up at the same time every morning Even if you go to bed later than you planned, try to wake up at the same...
Sleep is crucial for your mental health and well-being. However, sleep problems plague a majority of people dealing with mental health problems. Most commonly affected are those struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and attention problems. Here are...
What is narcolepsy? Rare disease - 1 out of 2,000 people, or 0.05% prevalence• core feature is excessive daytime sleepiness - at least 3 days per week for at least 3 months. Narcolepsy without cataplexy (type 2) About 30% of narcolepsy Primarily profound sleepiness...
Insurance companies are making it much harder for people to get the medications their doctors prescribe. Here are some things you should understand about how insurance handles prescriptions: 1) Insurance may require a 'prior authorization' before the prescription can...
You wake up in the middle of the night only to find that you can not fall back asleep. So, what can you do. 1. Cover Up Any Light: Light can stimulate your brain and light can interfere with a good nights rest, so cover up any lights where you sleep. The other option...
Dr. Byrne from Cognitive Psychiatry of Chapel Hill talks about what you can do to prevent memory loss. Some of these may even surprise you. Of course you can reach out to us with any additional questions at www.cognitive-psychiatry.com or...
What Causes Memory Problems and Are They a Sign of Dementia? Many things cause memory problems and the key point to understand is that not all memory problems are caused by Dementia. Reason #1) Normal Aging: We ALL experience some mild memory changes as we age....
As human beings, it is in our nature to look to others for advice, a listening ear, and help through certain life moments and feelings. For many people around the U.S., this comes in the form of therapy. While there are specific forms of therapy out there for many...