Sleep is important to our overall health, yet we often treat it as an afterthought. Poor sleep can affect everything from mood and concentration to… Read more
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They don’t come as Pills, but try these 6 Underprescribed Lifestyle Medicines for a Better, Longer Life
The majority of Americans are stressed, sleep-deprived and overweight and suffer from largely preventable lifestyle diseases such as heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes. Being… Read more
Back to School: ‘Lessons’ to Better Sleep
Getting a full night of restful sleep is important for children and adolescents as they head back to school this fall. While some kids can… Read more
Symptoms and Treatment Methods for Sleep Apnea
We asked Dr. Deepa Burman, medical director of the UPMC McKeesport Portable Sleep Study Program, about symptoms and treatment methods for sleep apnea – a… Read more
‘Sleepless in America’ Documentary to Feature UPMC Experts
Everyone needs sleep, yet most of us are walking around with a serious sleep debt. In a 24/7, more-is-better culture, the pressure to always be… Read more