Articles tagged with 'sleep' | OSF HealthCare

Perinatal mood, anxiety and depression describes mental health issues in moms from conception to one year after delivery.

Helping children feel comfortable in their home will lead to healthier and more successful times during those formative years.

August 30 is National Grief Awareness Day, a time to explore how to cope. The upcoming holiday season may be tough for some dealing with loss.

“Days of Our Lives” actor Cody Longo recently died of alcohol abuse, again raising awareness of the issue.

Certain grades and sports require a back-to-school physical. But it's a good idea to get a checkup every year.

Caring for someone with dementia is a massive task, and often the caregivers themselves wind up needing emotional support.

Ultrarunning is anything longer than 26.2 miles. It sounds daunting, but it can be a fulfilling summer hobby if you train properly.

The sleep aid melatonin is becoming more popular - sales are up 150% since 2016 . An OSF sleep physician discusses benefits and risks for adult and pediatric use.

No duermas con la apnea del sueño. La campaña More Than a Snore busca abordar la condición.

Don't Sleep on Sleep Apnea. The More Than a Snore campaign looks to address the condition.

A key to having a heart-healthy lifestyle is sleep. OSF HealthCare doctors describe how poor sleeping habits can have negative long-lasting impacts.

While many breast cancer risks are out of your control, there’s just as much you can control.

Allergic rhinitis, commonly known as hay fever, is seen in up to 40% of children, according to an OSF HealthCare pediatrician.

Most medical professionals agree there is some evidence for migraines caused by changes in barometric pressure. There are ways to lessen the impact of the headaches.

Some TikTok users swear by  magnesium to improve sleep, but there isn't medical evidence to back that claim.  There is no disputing, however, the importance of magnesium for overall health. ...

The American Diabetes Association designates the fourth Tuesday in March as Diabetes Alert Day®, a time to understand the seriousness of the disease and know your risk.

First responders may not live as long as others due to the stress of the job. OSF HealthCare wants to change that by educating about screenings.

Couples who sleep in the same bed but are not getting that coveted seven to eight hours of shut eye can slumber with some degree of separation.

During Sleep Awareness Week, experts are reminding you about best practices for infants.

As we prepare to spring forward this weekend, health experts issue a wake-up call to Congress on daylight saving time.

An OSF HealthCare cardiologist has studied how heart rate variability aligns with and benefits from certain musical numbers.

New research from Penn State University suggests simply asking young people about suicide increases the chance they will get connected with mental health services.

An OSF expert agrees with the American Association of Sleep Medicine's call for  a standard time, to eliminate moving the clock back and forth for Daylight Saving Time.  

One of the latest TikTok trends has medical professionals concerned. An OSF sleep physician gives her take on mouth taping for sleep.

Almost everyone suffers from bouts of insomnia from time to time. In fact, nearly 60 million Americans a year experience insomnia and wake up feeling unrefreshed. The common sleep disorder can make it hard to fall asleep, hard to stay asleep, or caus...

While society may view it as less common than getting pregnant in your late teens, 20s, or early 30s, experts say later-in-life pregnancies can be successful if you plan for the complications that come with age.“I would not want anyone to let their a...