Sleep is one of the most important things you can do to keep your body healthy. In fact, according to a study in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, a lapse in adequate sleep time — at least seven hours a night — can lead to a decreased attention span, depressed feelings and difficulty processing ideas....
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Blue light from electronics disturbs sleep, especially for teenagers
The Washington Post
The pervasive glow of electronic devices may be an impediment to a good night’s sleep. That’s particularly noticeable now, when families are adjusting to early wake-up times for school. Teenagers can find it especially hard to get started in the morning. For nocturnal animals, it spurs activity. For daytime species such as humans, melatonin...
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Mom’s Harness Invention Gives Kids a Chance to Walk
A harness called Firefly Upsee is helping children with Cerebral Palsy walk. The Upsee was invented by a mother whose son has Cerebral Palsy.
The Upsee from Firefly is a harness that attaches to an adult and allows...
Careers in Nursing: Why Choose Home Care Nursing
Nurses have many career pathways and job opportunities, from hospitals to nursing homes to insurance companies to med spas. Home health is often an overlooked or unknown career pathway. When people think of home care nursing, they often think of visit nurses who provide acute follow-up to an event or a hospitalization. However, there is...
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