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Anyway you look at it, jet lag is no fun. Well, it might be fun if it gets you up by chance at four in the morning and you get to watch the sunrise feeling completely alert, for once, but…

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Healthy Habits for the Holiday Season

December 15, 2014 RateMDs

The nights are getting darker, the lights and trees are popping up around the neighborhood, and the snow has begun to fall, this can mean one thing – the holidays are upon us. Possibly the most over-indulgent time of the…

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Holiday Health Hazards

December 5, 2014 RateMDs

What can be the most joyous and indeed, the most wonderful time of year, can also pose some extra health hazards – and we’re not just talking about the Griswold’s fuse-blowing, electrifying Christmas light extravaganza. From Christmas tree fires to…

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The Key to Beating Jet Lag Lies in your Genes

October 1, 2014 RateMDs

Genes linked to keeping the circadian clock in sync could help with those suffering from jet lag and other sleep-related conditions, new research suggests. Two genes, called Period and Cryptochrome, can help to restart the circadian clock rhythm, according to…