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The Many Effects of Sleep Deprivation on your Brain and Body

Sleep deprivation is the condition of not having enough sleep. It can be either chronic or acute. … A chronic sleep-restricted state can cause fatigue, daytime sleepiness, clumsiness and weight loss or weight gain. It adversely affects the brain and cognitive function. Sleep expert Matthew Walker breaks down the many effects of sleep deprivation on your brain and body. Following is a transcript of the video. The Many Effects of Sleep Deprivation on your Brain and Body - click here

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The Science & Dangers of Sleep Deprivation with Dr. Matthew Walker

Listen to the incredibly informative sleep expert, Dr. Matthew Walker, discuss the serious dangers of sleep deprivation and why consistent good quality sleep is good for all of us to stay healthy. Details and insight on REM sleep, dreams, sleep aids, and lack of sleep, and how it all effects us over time Watch the Joe Rogan Experience with Dr. Matthew Walker - click here

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American Association of Pediatric Guidelines for Safe Sleep

Despite a major decrease in the incidence of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) since the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released its recommendation in 1992 that infants be placed for sleeping a non prone position, this decline has plateaued in recent years. This article provides the new American Academy of Pediatrics’ guidelines regarding safe sleep techniques and how to reduce the risk of SIDS .. American Association of Pediatric Guidelines for Safe Sleep - click here

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Why excessive night feeds encourage more feeding

Great tips to cut back and why! Sleeping through the night may occur as early as one month. For other babies, sleeping through the night may not occur for several months depending on the feeding, comfort, and attachment needs of the baby. To help decrease night feeds as your baby approaches six months, gradually decrease how long you breast feed at each night feeding. This article will outline general advice about how excessive night-feedings. Why Excessive Night Feeds Encourage [...]

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Listen to Baby Sleep Consultant Master Emma Purdue

Listen to Baby Sleep Consultant Master, Emma Purdue, discuss her experiences as a new mom and how she struggled with her first baby’s newborn sleep, and how she answers the age old question, “How do I get my baby to sleep?”. She explains realistic expectations to have about how much sleep your newborn needs and how to get them to sleep without feeding every time. Listen to Emma Purdue - click here

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