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More than a match: How two transplant patients found each other through Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s Transplant Mentor Program

When Carrie Gobble was listed for a lung transplant, she found two matches.

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What is a “Hurkle-Durkle,” and can this Sleep Trend Negatively Impact Your Health?

If you’re a social media user, you may have noticed a fun new micro-trend making its way across platforms including TikTok: the art of the “hurkle-durkle.”

Although it sounds like a noise a zoo animal might make, hurkle-durkle refers to a Scottish morning ritual of lounging in bed well after your alarm has gone off. As one content creator, Kira Kosarin, says in her viral TikTok video with 3.9 million views, “Once I’ve hurkled my last durkle in a given morning, I will get up.” Countless Instagram users have since posted pictures of themselves in bed along with #hurkledurkle.

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Too Much Sleep? Here Are Some Surprising Facts About Oversleeping

Most people know that getting enough sleep is essential for good health. But what about getting too much sleep? Is oversleeping a thing?

The answer is yes, it is possible to get too much sleep. While sleep deprivation gets all the press, oversleeping can also be a problem. The ideal amount of sleep varies from person to person, but most experts agree adults should get 7-9 hours a night.

Guidelines on how much sleep is typical for your age group:

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9 Things Your Primary Care Doctor Knows (That the Internet Doesn’t)

Many people turn to the internet for health advice, but not all is reliable or accurate. That's why it's important to have a primary care physician who knows you and your medical history.

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Five Overlooked Screenings You Should Include on Your Preventive Care Checklist

Many people reserve visits to the doctor for times when they’re sick — but if you aren’t proactive about your health, you could be missing out on important preventive care from your physician.

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5 Questions to Ask at Your Annual Physical Exam

Communicating with your primary care physician helps you make good health decisions.

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How to Keep Your Mood From Falling Like the Leaves

Many people call fall their favorite season.

Patient Story

‘Crazy twists' and a special bond mark patient's transplant journey

Mitch Reynolds didn’t leave Barnes-Jewish Hospital alone on Feb. 8.

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Wake Up to Daylight Saving Time With Tips for Better Sleep

With the switch to daylight saving time March 13, we gained an hour of daylight — but lost an hour of sleep.

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Giving and living: Ned and Diana Anderson come full circle

When Ned Anderson talks to people about becoming organ donors, he knows exactly what he’s asking of them. He’s lived it.