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Tuesday 6/11/13 News & Views: Library Creatures, Michele Wu, NEAD and FOCCP Meetings

Neighborhood View of the Day: Donations to the church and religious societies are pinned on ribbons that drape the statues of the saints during the North End feasts and processions. Michelle Descamps Mario of Old Boston Tours captures this close-up photo from last Sunday’s procession in honor of St. Anthony of Padua. Did you take Read More…

Reader Poll: What Do You Think of Chiofaro’s “Pinnacle at Central Wharf”?

The Chiofaro Company has publicly released its long-awaited design for a waterfront tower on Atlantic Avenue, a 600-foot tower called “The Pinnacle at Central Wharf.” The tower would have approximately 865,000 sq. ft. and the outside Harborwalk would be part of 28,000 sq. ft. of open space, meeting the 50% Chapter 91 requirement set forth Read More…

Information and Tips for Better Sleeping Habits

by Mary Wright, health educator at North End Community Health Center

Why we need sleep:
•    We need 7-8 hours sleep per night
•    The body and brain needs rest
•    Sleep prepares body for the next day
•    The brain needs this time to sort and store information, replace chemicals, and solve problems

As people age their sleep patterns may change, but you still have the same requirement for sleep as younger people. Older people tend to nap more, get sleepier early in the evening, and wake up earlier in the morning. These habits can make it more difficult to get a good night’s sleep. Also, older adults may wake up more often to use the bathroom. They may also have heartburn, arthritis, menopause, or illnesses such as cancer that may cause pain or discomfort. Lung disease and heart failure make it harder to sleep.  Stress can also be a factor.