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Some pretty remarkable things happen while we sleep. Recent studies show that during sleep our brains clear out toxins that are associated with degenerative brain disorders such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. For those who snore, this “cleaning” process does not occur. Not only do snorers lose out on this opportunity, they crawl out of bed feeling exhausted and irritable. And that leads to increases in stress and anxiety, and also exacerbates any current mental health issues.
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We are all feeling stress in different ways these days. For some, the overwhelming stress of the novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic may mean compounded stress on top of the typical stressors, like family, finance, and health. We may feel anxious, on edge, or numb. We might feel like we just want to get back into bed, pull the covers up, and go to back sleep.
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We are in the midst of a global pandemic. The outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a new coronavirus, known as COVID-19, is cause for concern. Coronaviruses may cause respiratory infections in humans, from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) (Source: WHO).
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As we globally respond to the COVID-19, or Coronavirus, epidemic, we have likely seen the funny memes suggesting that most couples and families won’t make it through quarantine. It’s good for a chuckle.
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We contract many contagious diseases, like COVID-19, or Coronavirus, by mouth-breathing. You would be shocked by the number of germs that can work their way from your mouth into your nose, throat, and lungs! When we breathe through our nostrils —
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