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...ba href=/eating disorder/a/b, we think, "Thank goodness that isn't me." When we see Reese Witherspoon win an Oscar, we think, "Wow, I wish that was me!

"We want to be them.

We copy their diets (think low-carb), their hairstyles (remember "the Rachel"?

), their clothes, and even their religions (though practicing Kabbalah probably won't make you look like Demi Moore).

In other words we worship the red carpet they walk on.It's important to keep in mind that celebrities are just people.

Yes, they happen to be very rich, very beautiful, and with one exception, very talented people (sorry, Paris); but they're just making a living like everyone else.Why don't we become our own celebrities?

We can revere the qualities that make us fabulous and find our own inner strength.

Maybe you can't shake it like Shakira, but you might be a wonderful ballroom dancer.

You might not be able to spread the word of scientology quite like Tom Cruise, but can be just as enthusiastic about another topic without jumping like a maniac on Oprah's couch.It's OK to indulge in celebrity worship once in while, but let's remember that "real people" can be just as interesting.The opinions expressed solely are those of the writer.

Molly White is a sophomore at Munster High School.

She can be reached in care of The Times at blaszk@nwitimes.com.

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... 03/28/06, National Sleep Awareness Week - Almanac, Vol.

52, No.

27 Visit Penn's website National Sleep Awareness Week Dr.

Ilene Rosen and Dr.

Richard Schwab, with Penn’s Division of Sleep Medicine, spend their days examining and explaining to patients what may be causing their lack of sleep.

Since this is National Sleep Awareness Week, these sleep physicians are offering up some little known facts.

Fact #1: Getting up during the night to urinate may be a sign of sleep apnea.

Explanation: When you stop breathing because of closure of the passageway between the back of the throat and the windpipe, the brain works very hard to keep your oxygen levels up.

It sends signals to your respiratory muscles, especially your diaphragm, to work harder.

This increased work of the muscles of the chest cause pressure changes in the chest, which are felt by the heart muscle.

The stress on the heart muscle causes the muscle cells to secrete a substance, which fools the kidneys into making urine!

(Rosen) Fact #2: Decreased interest in sex or impotence can be a sign of sleep apnea.

Explanation: Patients with sleep apnea often complain of decreased libido and lose their interest in sex.

Some of this is related to sleep deprivation that results from sleep apnea.

Sleep apnea can also cause impotence.

Treatment of sleep apnea can improve libido and may help impotence.

(Schwab) Fact #3: Alcohol is a terrible sleep aide.

Explanation: Although alcohol will cause sleepiness and may help ...