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Eye-opening study lists perils of sleeping pills Published: Mon, Mar 26, 2012 Insomnia is one of the most common symptoms affecting us. Almost daily, my patients complain they cannot sleep, and the request is invariably the same — "Please, doctor, I must have a sleeping pill." And most of us take the path of least resistance and prescribe something — a mistake! Many people have tried... Read More
Alternative therapies get high marks for some ills Published: Tue, Aug 30, 2011 Done anything alternative lately? If so, you have a lot of company. When Consumer Reports surveyed 45,601 subscribers online, it found that three out of four were using some form of alternative therapy for their general health. CR readers rated prescription drugs as helping the most for the majority of 12 health... Read More
Benzodiazepines Published: Thu, Jun 30, 2011 Today we are going to discuss a class of drugs which are called Benzodiazepines, sometimes called “benzo” or BZD.” This group of drugs would best be put in a group called tranquilizers. The first BZD, Librium, was discovered accidentally by Leo Sternbach in 1955 and was made available to Hoffman-LaRoche... Read More
Sleeping Well Blankets Many Healthful Benefits Published: Wed, Nov 3, 2010 Getting a good night's sleep is an important part of your health, but new information shows that restful slumber offers more benefits than you might think. People who sleep eight or more hours per night will live longer and have a lower risk of death than those who tend to sleep less. Read More
Fatigue cited in fatal turnpike crash near Miami that killed 10 Published: Tue, Sep 28, 2010 WASHINGTON -- Driver fatigue was a probable cause in a 2009 Interstate 44 pileup near Miami that claimed 10 lives in one of the deadliest road crashes in Oklahoma history, the National Transportation Safety Board stated Tuesday. The board blamed truck driver Donald Leroy Creed's fatigue on a combination of acute... Read More
Purse Thieves Updated: Tue, Jun 29, 2010 Doug Mayberry answers questions about responding to theft of a purse and about the difficulties of insomnia. Read More
Sleep Deprived Updated: Fri, Apr 30, 2010 There don’t seem to be enough hours in a day for many high school students, and crammed schedules can lead to sleep deprivation. When sleep deprived, people face grogginess, slowed reaction times and increased errors on visual tasks. “Students are sleep deprived for a variety of reasons,” Edmond North... Read More
Sleep Apnea a Major Risk for Stroke Published: Mon, Apr 26, 2010 Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with a marked increase in the risk of stroke in middle-aged and older adults, especially men, according to new findings from the Sleep Heart Health Study. The study, supported by the National Institutes of Health, included more than 6,000 men and women ages 40 years and older.... Read More
Napping boosts brain power Published: Sat, Mar 6, 2010 Sleeping on the job is generally frowned upon, but new research suggests that a nap may boost work performance and productivity. A midday snooze doesn't just recharge your body, it also refreshes your brain. Researchers at the University of California Berkeley recently reported that napping can significantly... Read More
Types of Drug Addiction Updated: Tue, Feb 17, 2009 Addiction is a brain disorder characterized by a loss of control. Addicts continue their use despite adverse health, social or legal consequences. Here are general categories of drugs and their effects: Alcohol produces short-term effects that include behavioral changes, impairment of judgment and coordination,... Read More
Children and mental health Updated: Tue, Feb 17, 2009 In a nationwide report released in May 2008 by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), one in every 12 adolescents experienced major depression in the past year. Read More
Institute tireless in pursuit of answers Updated: Sat, Apr 1, 2006 EDMOND - When a patient walks into the Sleep Disorders Institute at Edmond Medical Center, a physician asks a series of questions regarding sleep habits. A common response is that he or she sleeps with the television turned on, which can create disruptive sleeping patterns, said Donny Pierce, a physician at the... Read More
Institute tireless in sleep studies Updated: Thu, Mar 30, 2006 EDMOND - When a patient walks into the Sleep Disorders Institute at Edmond Medical Center, a physician asks a series of questions regarding sleep habits. A common response is that he or she sleeps with the television turned on, which can create disruptive sleeping patterns, said Donny Pierce, a physician at the... Read More
Dr. Bauman: Snoring could be sign of sleep problem Updated: Mon, Sep 26, 2005 Sawing logs is supposed to mean getting a good night's sleep, but really, it could be a sign of a much more serious sleep problem. Dr. Bauman talks about a new treatment that could put snoring sleepers' woes to rest. Read More
Sleep! Students getting less and less, meaning more snoozing in the classroom Updated: Sun, May 22, 2005 Fifteen percent of students younger than 18 fall asleep in class, according to the National Sleep Foundation. The Wire: A publication of Newsroom 101 and The Oklahoman With college acceptance getting more difficult, more students pull all-nighters or overload themselves with extracurricular activities, said... Read More
Fit for You: Exercise and sleep: Good companions Updated: Tue, Apr 26, 2005 Nearly three-fourths of American adults say they have trouble sleeping at least a few nights a week. Can regular exercise help? Several research studies say yes, exercise can encourage deep, restful sleep and reduce the likelihood of sleep disorders and daytime tiredness. Most adults need seven to nine hours of... Read More
What do I have to do to not be so tired after a day at the office? Updated: Wed, Apr 20, 2005 What do I have to do to not be so tired after a day at the office? I need energy to go an jog or exercise in the afternoon, but I don't have energy. April 20: I find it's pretty tough to get motivated for an after-work workout for exactly the reason you just gave. I do mine early in the morning before work. I... Read More
Surviving the Workplace: Getting Sleep When It’s a Jungle Out There Updated: Mon, Aug 11, 2003 In this fast paced world we live in, it is difficult for many of us to keep up with our work and family schedules. After juggling the time required to maintain a home, take DID YOU KNOW? You can't store up sleep or make up for lost sleep by sleeping longer. The average person needs 7-8 hours of sleep each... Read More
Sleep disorder could cause high blood pressure Updated: Tue, Jul 2, 2002 Watch the Video According to the New England Journal of Medicine, anestimated 42 million Americans have high blood pressure - orhypertension. There is one potential cause of hypertensionthat may literally be sleeping just under the surface. It's often not diagnosed. Read More
Depression Chat Updated: Thu, May 16, 2002 matt (ID=0) (Feb 7, 2002 5:50:56 PM) The information contained in this transcript is not to be construed as medical recommendations or professional advice. Neither INTEGRIS Health, its affiliates or agents, nor any other party involved in the preparation or publication of the works presented is... Read More
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