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The Power of Rest

Why sleep alone is not enough–and how to reset your body

Depression
You Must Use Drugs!

Matthew J. Edlund M.D. on September 24, 2016

These days, health insurance companies are pushing the use of drugs.

These days, health insurance companies are pushing the use of drugs.

Health
7 Ways to Beat the High Cost of Sitting

Matthew J. Edlund M.D. on August 13, 2016

It's time to get up. Your health improves dramatically if you move quickly for more than an hour a day.

It's time to get up. Your health improves dramatically if you move quickly for more than an hour a day.

Sleep
Youth, Weight and Sleep

Matthew J. Edlund M.D. on August 6, 2016

Go to bed early. Wake up ten years later, slimmer.

Go to bed early. Wake up ten years later, slimmer.

Sleep
When You Can't Sleep

Matthew J. Edlund M.D. on July 16, 2016

Insufficient sleep afflicts more and more of us - but there are better ways to fix it.

Insufficient sleep afflicts more and more of us - but there are better ways to fix it.

Sleep
Noise Anxiety

Matthew J. Edlund M.D. on July 2, 2016

The body is always listening.

The body is always listening.

Genetics
What Causes Alzheimer's?

Matthew J. Edlund M.D. on June 5, 2016

A new theory of Alzheimer's demonstrates what's lacking in much of present research, plus the need for prevention now.

A new theory of Alzheimer's demonstrates what's lacking in much of present research, plus the need for prevention now.

Health
Never Get Out of Bed Again

Matthew J. Edlund M.D. on May 29, 2016

Why are we moving heaven and earth so we never have to move?

Why are we moving heaven and earth so we never have to move?

Health
Get Ready for Zika

Matthew J. Edlund M.D. on May 15, 2016

Zika may soon threaten many of us, so there's lots to do.

Zika may soon threaten many of us, so there's lots to do.

Education
Timing Power

Matthew J. Edlund M.D. on April 25, 2016

Time rules life. You want to know how to use it.

Time rules life. You want to know how to use it.

Sleep
While You Weren't Sleeping

Matthew J. Edlund M.D. on March 19, 2016

Sleep may be a little less than one third of life. It's required for survival and health. And at least a third of the country does not appear to get enough of it.

Sleep may be a little less than one third of life. It's required for survival and health. And at least a third of the country does not appear to get enough of it.

Sleep
Getting Back to Sleep

Matthew J. Edlund M.D. on February 28, 2016

Getting back to sleep and going to sleep have a lot in common.

Getting back to sleep and going to sleep have a lot in common.