To Your Health

Mar 7, 2024

Why a Sleep Schedule is Important for Kids

Sleep is important for all of us, and kids are no exception. Sticking to a schedule and getting the proper amount of sleep can be difficult. Let’s look at how much sleep is needed, and how you can achieve that goal.

By Jayesh Madrecha, DO

Prevention & Wellness

Mar 6, 2024

5 Tips To Help You Get Better Sleep in 2024

Here are some effective strategies you can implement at home to enhance your sleep quality.

By Jeffrey Quach, Pharm. D

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Conditions & Treatment

Mar 6, 2024

I Can't Sleep - Now What?

Research reveals that adult in America struggle with insufficient sleep at least one night a month, shedding light on the widespread issue of sleep deprivation and emphasizing the importance of prioritizing healthy sleep habits for overall well-being.

By Norman Vince Hill, MD

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Food & Fitness

Mar 5, 2024

7 Healthy Drinks That Help You Sleep Better

To help you sleep better, consider adding one or more of these healthy drinks to your diet.

By Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD

Health Trends

Feb 6, 2024

Can My Child Take Melatonin?

Is melatonin safe for children? Tunc Dinh, MD, shares advice for parents whose children have trouble sleeping.

By Truc Dinh, MD

Prevention & Wellness

Jan 29, 2024

8 Ways to Get a Better Night’s Sleep

Simple habit changes can change your restless nights into peaceful sleep.

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Prevention & Wellness

Jan 29, 2024

Sleep Hygiene Checklist: 7 Great Ways to Improve Your Nighttime Routine

Here's happens when you don't get a good night's sleep.

Prevention & Wellness

Jan 29, 2024

Does Melatonin Help You Sleep? Tips From a Pharmacist

Melatonin is a natural hormone produced by the body to regulate our circadian rhythm.

By Ashlynn Mahoney

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Prevention & Wellness

Jan 26, 2024

10 Top Ways to Get Better Sleep Tonight

Improve your sleep by creating a sleep sanctuary in your bedroom, limiting exposure to electronics and avoiding alcohol before going to bed.

By Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD

Conditions & Treatment

Mar 14, 2023

14 Top Signs of Sleep Apnea You Need to Know

What if loud snoring and restless nights are actually a sign of sleep apnea?

By Victoria Brandt, NP

Prevention & Wellness

Mar 3, 2023

How Does Daylight Saving Time Affect Your Health In 2023?

How does losing or gaining an hour of sleep affect your internal clock? Answering the most common questions about daylight saving time.

By Philip Denoux, MD

Prevention & Wellness

Oct 11, 2022

Make Healthy Sleep a Priority by Washing Your Sheets

Want a better night’s sleep? Experts say wash your sheets at least once a week.

By Jo S. Reed, MD

Prevention & Wellness

May 18, 2022

How Does Caffeine Affect Your Heart?

When we think of caffeine, we often overlook its effects on our bodies, including our hearts.

By Achal Sahai, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Mar 8, 2022

Why Can't I Sleep?

The CDC reports that 35% to 38% of people in Louisiana and Mississippi get less than the recommended minimum seven hours of sleep per night.

Conditions & Treatment

Feb 14, 2022

Sleep Apnea Surgery: An Alternative to CPAP

Inspire addresses the root cause of sleep apnea. It is the only device to work inside the body using a small implant that sends a pulse to the nerves that signal the tongue to move and open the airway, allowing the patient to breathe freely.

By Jessica Moskovitz, MD

Health Trends

Oct 14, 2021

Rain Sounds for Sleeping: How Does Steady Noise Help?

Like New Orleans snowballs, noise comes in different colors. Most people are familiar with the term white noise, which is produced by combining sounds of different frequencies to create a steady, humming sound that can mask most small sounds regardless of their frequency.

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Parenting

Sep 13, 2021

Healthy Sleep Habits for Children

Sleep plays an important role in your child's development from boosting their memory to ensuring they develop at a healthy rate. Here are some tips to help your troubled sleeper get the rest they need to grow big and strong.