HEALTH Magazine recently spoke with Gary Alexander, MD, a pulmonary and sleep medicine specialist at Tanner Clinic in Layton, Utah, and a member of the Davis County Board of Health. HEALTH Magazine: How did you become involved in sleep medicine? Dr. Alexander: When I...
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) define sleep hygiene as “a set of behavioral and environmental recommendations intended to promote healthy sleep.” Many of these practices are common sense; others are supported scientifically or are being researched...
Getting enough sleep is crucial for a child’s development and overall health. One of our Healthy People 2030 national goals is to ensure that at least 70% of children are getting sufficient sleep, but the latest data puts us at 64.8% and trending downward. Here...
Sleep: The Overlooked Pillar of Health When it comes to improving overall health, five daily behaviors stand out for their broad impact: eating enough vegetables and fruits, exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding smoking, and getting sufficient... Translate >
