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Facing chronic pain without drugs

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:31:35 GMT

For two years after a hip surgery that didn't work out as well as he'd hoped, pain shot down Jim Heckler's leg like electrical shocks. Several doctors, eager to help Heckler feel better, prescribed various narcotic painkillers.

Sleep problems may fuel marital discord

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:16:13 GMT

The snooze button on your alarm clock may not be the only casualty of a sleepless night.

Six big kid sleep problems

Mon, 16 May 2011 16:24:46 GMT

The blare of the burglar alarm catapulted Kathleen Manzo out of bed. Her heart beating wildly, Manzo feared for the safety of her two kids.

Which sleep position is healthiest?

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:29:18 GMT

Your preferred p.m. pose could be giving you back and neck pain, tummy troubles, even premature wrinkles. Here are the best positions for your body -- plus the one you may want to avoid.

Normal sleep a 'privilege' for night workers

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 19:57:53 GMT

Gregory Jones begins his day when his family and the rest of the world winds down and gets ready for bed.

Sleep deprivation spurs hunger

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:43:03 GMT

Sleep deprivation can leave you feeling drowsy and slow-witted, but that's not all: New research suggests it may also rev up your appetite.

Superhuman or super sleepy: Short sleepers function on four hours

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 05:21:16 GMT

For most of us, setting the clock forward in the spring is a sad occasion, a sign that we're losing an hour of sleep.

Alcohol disrupts women's sleep

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 23:55:40 GMT

Drinking alcohol may help put you to sleep, but as the night wears on -- and the booze wears off -- you may find yourself tossing and turning. This may be especially true if you're a woman, according to a new study.

Snoring, sleep problems may signal heart risk

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 14:13:16 GMT

People who snore loudly, have difficulty falling asleep, or often wake up feeling tired may have more to worry about than dozing off at work. A new study suggests they may also be at increased risk of developing heart disease and other health problems down the road.

The simple secret to great sleep

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:12:56 GMT

You already know that pregnancy pains and hot flashes can keep you tossing and turning at night. But there's a host of other, less-heralded health concerns that may be silently interfering with your shut-eye. Here's how to deal with these stealth sleep stealers, decade by decade.