Sleep Disorders:
Sleep Disorder Articles, Sleep Apnea, Insomnia, Sleeping, Cure and Treatment Info for Sleeping and Insomnia.
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Aug 19th, 2009
Moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea is associated with an increased risk of death from any cause in middle-aged adults, especially men.
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Aug 19th, 2009
Teens who exercise vigorously have a better quality of sleep than their couch-potato peers.
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Aug 18th, 2009
Sleep apnea can raise the chance of dying by as much as 46%.
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Aug 15th, 2009
Scientists have discovered the first gene involved in regulating the optimal length of human sleep, offering a window into a key aspect of slumber, an enigmatic phenomenon that is critical to human physical and mental health.
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Jul 17th, 2009
Melatonin supplementation can be a viable therapy for some of the 60 million Americans battling sleep problems, including those performing shift work and those suffering from jet lag.
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Jun 26th, 2009
Sleep disorders claim many people who fall victims to nights without sleep. The sleep disorder rates are particularly high in France. According to a study published in 2007, almost one in two french believe they suffer from lack of sleep. To help this situation National Institute for Prevention and Health Education has published a free guide called "Sleep well, live better."
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Jun 17th, 2009
It may seem like common sense, but a good night’s sleep could be the answer to getting energy back. Patients with complaints of fatigue, tiredness or lack of energy improved with nightly use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or related devices that are often prescribed for those with obstructive sleep apnea.
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Jun 11th, 2009
Having a partner and a stable marriage helps women sleep better, concludes an eight-year study. Researchers from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine also found that women who found a new partner after being alone during the study also slept experienced better quality sleep, but were a bit more restless.
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Jun 10th, 2009
Insomniacs who sleep less than six hours may be at higher risk for developing diabetes, according to a new study from Penn State researchers. Individuals found at risk for diabetes complained of difficulty falling asleep, trouble staying asleep, or waking up early - all of which spell insomnia. The researchers found the highest risk of diabetes among those who slept five or fewer than five hours a night.
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May 30th, 2009
A blue light system device, designed by scientists at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Lighting Research Center may help elders sleep better by restoring circadian rhythm. Aging often leads to sleep disturbances. The goggle like light system device delivers intermittent blue light directly into the eyes, using a specific light intensity.
