Tag Archives: sleep

When should you take your blood pressure medication?

Posted on July 18, 2025 by drlesliegreenberg

Do you or someone you love take medicine for high blood pressure? A new study says that taking it at bedtime might help even more than taking it in the morning! This study was shared by HealthDay and published in … Continue reading →

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Sleep: Does melatonin help sleep? Which melatonin to buy?

Posted on May 20, 2025 by drlesliegreenberg

The consensus statement from sleep medicine physicians is that sleep medications should not be a chronic therapy, especially for children. Some hints about melatonin Melatonin.  There is no FDA-approved melatonin.  Because of this, the amount of melatonin in each tablet/gummie … Continue reading →

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Sleep: Why It Matters and How to Get Better Rest?

Posted on April 28, 2025 by drlesliegreenberg

We all know sleep is important. But do we really know how important it is? Or how to get better sleep? Let’s talk about why sleep matters and some simple ways to help you rest better at night. Start by … Continue reading →

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Sleep. Are you a good sleeper?

Posted on January 16, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

Sleep.  Are you a good sleeper? Sleep Quality.   It’s a predictor of overall physical and mental health and overall vitality.  The National Sleep Foundation made a consensus statements.  I’ll summarize them… How long should it take you to fall asleep?  … Continue reading →

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Fighting sleep?

Posted on November 29, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

As we age we sleep differently.  We continue to need the same amount of sleep, but our sleep patterns may change.  Sleep needs vary among individuals.  Some do well on five hours of sleep per night, others need 9 hours.  … Continue reading →

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Sleeping too much or too little has risk.

Posted on November 27, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Heart health is tied to how much sleep you get.  There is an optimal amount of sleep: 6-8 hours per night. Those who slept less than 6 hours per night had twice the risk of heart attack or stroke compared … Continue reading →

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. . . still counting sheep?

Posted on January 23, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Insomnia or sleep disorders can affect every facet of your life.  Patients with insomnia have impaired daytime function due to many forms of insomnia: difficulty initiating sleep/ maintaining sleep, or poor quality sleep. By definition, insomnia occurs despite having adequate time and … Continue reading →

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