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"Dr. Shives was very friendly and helpful. She went out of her way to quickly get me in for an appointment and worked with my schedule."
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Dr. Lisa Shives appears regularly in print,
television and online as an expert in the field of Sleep Medicine in her role as an
official spokesperson for the Academy of Sleep Medicine.
She provides tips on improving your sleep, information about a variety of sleep disorders — for adults, teens and children — and comments on the latest sleep research.
Read up on sleep issues that may affect you or your family.
Sleep Advice, Sleep Info
- Dr. Lisa Shives presents "The Relationship Between Sleep Disorders and Weight Gain/
Obesity" at 60th Annual Obesity & Associated Conditions Symposium, New Orleans, LA, November 13, 2010
Addressing the American Society of Bariatric Physicians, Dr. Shives' talk will cover the prevalence, presentation, diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia and narcolepsy since they may affect their patients' weight.
- Don't suffocate him with your pillow: Your snorer might be suffocating already, MakeItBetter.net, October 2010
"Nationally recognized sleep expert Dr. Lisa Shives, of Northshore Sleep Medicine in Evanston, says sleep apnea sufferers are two to three times more likely to have high blood pressure, abnormal heart rate, heart failure, coronary artery disease and stroke, as well as a higher risk of dementia, obesity, diabetes and depression."
- 5 signals you're sleep deprived: 2. You're still hungry after eating all day, Prevention, September 2010
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"Tired people tend to be particularly drawn to sugars and other simple carbohydrates, probably because the body is looking for a quick pick-me-up, says Lisa Shives, MD."
- 6 Doctor-recommended sleep aids: Over the counter sleeping pill, CNN Health, September 2010
"The less often you take these pills, the better," says Lisa Shives, M.D., a sleep specialist in Evanston, Illinois. "You can build up a tolerance, and then they won't work as well."
- Men with insomnia may have higher death risk: Study shows 4-fold higher death rate in men with insomnia vs. normal sleepers, WebMD, September 2010
Shives notes people with insomnia tend to be in a constant "flight-or-fight" stress mode.
- Dr. Lisa Shives accepts invitation to join National Sleep Foundation's Public Awareness Committee, September 2010
The committee provides assistance and review for National Sleep Foundation's efforts to upgrade and change public awareness and perceptions about the importance of sleep, sleep disorders and related issues, including outreach activities like National Sleep Awareness Week, March 7-13, 2011.
- Sleep lightly or through anything? Thank (or blame) the brain, USA Today, August 10, 2010
For people who have trouble staying asleep, Shives recommends taking a hot bath or shower one hour before bed. This makes the body temperature rise and then fall, which causes a drowsy effect. People should also avoid eating foods with a lot of sugar.
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'Sleep sex' might be nightmare for some, US News & World Report, June 2010
People experiencing a parasomnia are not often violent; they usually pose more of a threat to themselves, said Dr. Lisa Shives, medical director of Northshore Sleep Medicine in Evanston, Ill.
Sleep on it, Longevity, May 2010
Stop opening e-mails and start closing your eyes. Light from electronic devices, including computers, cell phones, and televisions, stimulates the brain to get up and go, says Shives.
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Niles North Art Department student wins Northshore Sleep Medicine mural contest, School Digest, Skokie Review, May 2010
 Niles North Art Department student Anjali Lakha won first place and a $500 gift certificate as the winner of the Northshore Sleep Medicine's Sleep Mural Contest, a competition open to high school artists and art departments. The Sleep Mural Contest was judged by Dr. Lisa Shives of the Northshore Sleep Medicine Center and her staff. Dr. Shives is a renowned sleep medicine specialist and a spokesperson for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Lakha's winning design will be created by Lori Real's art students and installed on the east wall of the Northshore Sleep Medicine sleep clinic at 3451 Church Street in Skokie/Evanston. Other award winners are: Sandra Bitros who earned second place and a $250 gift certificate and Amy Yu received third place and a $150 gift certificate. Once the mural is installed, the Niles North Art Department will receive $2,000.
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Ask the Expert, Today's Chicago Woman, May 2010
Dr. Irina Trosman responds to a question about weight, pregnancy and sleep.
- At Midnight, All the Doctors, New York Times, March 2010
Dr. Lisa Shives writes for the NYT Opinionator Blog: "If there were a medical solution to sleeplessness, there would not be this need for sharing stories of nocturnal misery and outlining strategies for persevering. There have, however, been advances in our understanding of the disorder."
- Natural Sleep Aids: Dietary Supplements, WebMD, March 2010
"People think, 'it's natural, that means it's safe,'" says Shives, who is medical director at North Shore Sleep Medicine in Evanston, Ill. "But strychnine is also natural. 'Natural' doesn't mean you shouldn't use caution."
- Fighting Off Sleepiness: Myths and Facts, WebMED, March 2010
In fact, taking a nap can refresh you -- just be sure to keep it brief, cautions Lisa Shives, MD, medical director at North Shore Sleep Medicine in Evanston, Ill. "Research shows that that a short, 10-minute nap makes you more alert and improves performance on cognitive tests," says Shives, who is a spokeswoman for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
- Artists for mural contest sought, Skokie Review, February 2010
Northshore Sleep Medicine has announced the Sleep Mural Contest, a fine-art competition among high school artists and art departments located on Chicago's Northshore.
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- Time for bed? Older people may need less sleep, study finds, Daily Record, February 2010
"The party line has long been that we do not think sleep needs change from the early 20s until death, though we do know that many older people get less sleep," says Lisa Shives, a physician who specializes in sleep medicine in Evanston, Ill.
- What's Really Keeping You Awake: Tackle the source, and the sandman will follow, MSN Health and Fitness, February 2010
"Not all snoring is a sign of trouble, but if you suspect you have apnea, see a specialist: Left unchecked, the disruptions in oxygen flow can lead to stroke or heart disease, warns Lisa Shives, M.D., medical director of Northshore Sleep Medicine in Evanston, Illinois."
- Too Sleepy for Sex? Ask yourself these four questions to stop sleepiness from stealing your sex life, WebMD, February 2010
"With insomnia, patients never say, 'What the hell, I can't sleep so I'll just give my husband some snuggies.' They are actually tired, they can't get their mind shut off, and they lay there fretting about it. The last thing they're interested in is sexy business," says Lisa Shives, MD, director of the Northshore Sleep Clinic in Evanston, Ill.
- Your Health: A good night's sleep study for people over 65, USA Today, February 2010
"The party line has long been that we do not think sleep needs change from the early 20s until death, though we do know that many older people get less sleep,' says Lisa Shives, a physician who specializes in sleep medicine in Evanston, Ill."
- Your Internal Sleep Clock, Everyday Health, February 2010
"Dr. Shives says that light is one of the most powerful signals that tell your body to remain awake — however, a signal saying 'stay asleep' (especially if you're sleep-deprived) can override the fact that sunlight is shining all around you."
- Sleep Disorders, The Designer Health Net Talk Show,
93.7 WRMO, January 17, 2010
Click here to launch the MP3 audio file in your web browser to hear the interview.
"About 10% of Americans have this tendency where the brain is just not able to shut down at night," Dr. Lisa Shives tells host Kriste' Bouvier.
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