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The best fans for sleeping, according to doctors.
If you routinely find yourself waking up covered in a layer of sweat or struggling to stay asleep, a physician-approved fan for sleeping might help make drifting off a breeze.
Time to end daylight saving time, doctors say.
The twice-a-year tradition of springing forward or falling back with the clocks is a practice some doctors say should stop. Health reporter Katherine Ward has more on the risks that come with daylight saving time.
Tick-tock: It's almost time to change our clocks back to standard time. Here's what you should know.
It’s nearly time for the clocks to repeat an hour overnight, returning us to standard time—but although we’re ‘gaining’ an hour, it still disrupts our sleep schedules, according to experts.
Creating positive sleep habits for your child.
Achieving consistent sleep is vitally important to a child’s overall health. It has a direct impact on their physical and mental well-being and can affect academic performance and social interactions.
Jamaican doc wins sickle cell research award.
A Jamaican medical practitioner based in Toronto, Dr Anya McLaren, has received the prestigious Paediatrics Scientific Abstract Award from the American Thoracic Society (ATS) for her groundbreaking research in sickle cell disease.
Here are 7 things to help you cope with daylight saving time on Sunday, March 10
"We all have an internal clock or circadian rhythm that regulates sleep as well as other bodily functions," said Dr. McLaren-Barnett.
Hydroxyurea Improves Lung Function in Children with Sickle Cell Disease
For the first time, researchers were able to demonstrate that children diagnosed with sickle cell disease showed improvement in lung function after treatment with hydroxyurea, a treatment that is underused despite its demonstrated benefits. The study was presented at the ATS 2016 International Conference.
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Slumber Party Podcast
Dr. Anya McLaren, a children's respirologist and sleep doctor to discuss their shared passion for sleep. Dr Anya is a mom, wife, author, assistant professor and sleep health advocate, and she sees first hand just how widespread poor sleep health is and knows all too well how crucial sleep is to overall health (especially mental health). Dr Anya is on a mission to close the gap between the detection of sleep problems in children and the appropriate management of these issues in order to optimise overall health.
Daylight saving time ends this Sunday: How turning the clocks back can hurt your health
The return to standard time is thoughtless disruptive than springing an hour forward, however, a one-hour shift, in either direction, can impact your health.
Discover the "A Reach Program for Sleep" with Dr. Anya McLaren Barnett MD
Empowering Better Sleep for Children Welcome back to our channel! In this enlightening episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Anya McLaren Barnett MD, a dedicated pediatrician and respirologist (also known as a pulmonary doctor), to delve into her passion for pediatric care and her innovative "A Reach Program for Sleep."
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How Can I Stop My Child’s Nosebleed?
Seeing blood drip down your child’s nose can be scary, so let’s talk about how to stop them! Watch Dr. Anya McLaren-Barnett share 3 steps to take if your child has a nosebleed. She also shares what not to do, how to prevent them, and tips for knowing when to go to the hospital.
Can I Use Cough Or Cold Medicines In My Child?
Watch Dr. Anya McLaren-Barnett share what you need to know about giving cough and cold medicines to your child!