Sleep Disorders:
Sleep Disorder Articles, Sleep Apnea, Insomnia, Sleeping, Cure and Treatment Info for Sleeping and Insomnia.
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May 17th, 2009
Higher BMI is linked to getting less sleep. Not only is sleep quality important to maintain a healthy weight, but sleep duration is also important to keep weight stable. Results of a newer study show that people who sleep less have a higher body mass index (BMI).
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May 5th, 2009
Scientists have identified a gene associated with narcolepsy, a disorder that causes disabling daytime sleepiness, sleep attacks, irresistible bouts of sleep that can strike at any time, and disturbed sleep at night.
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May 5th, 2009
Obstructive sleep apnea, or periodic interruptions in breathing throughout the night, thickens sufferers' blood vessels. Moreover, it increases the risk of several forms of heart and vascular disease.
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May 4th, 2009
A drug widely used to treat seizures and anxiety appears to be an effective treatment for restless legs syndrome (RLS) and helps people with the disorder get a better night’s sleep.
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May 4th, 2009
Narcolepsy affects one in 2000 individuals. Stanford researchers have found that narcolepsy is caused by a single immune cell. Autoimmune disease has long been suspected as the cause of narcolepsy, and the new study demonstrates for the first time that a variation of a T-cell gene causes narcolepsy.
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Apr 17th, 2009
Researchers may have found an easier way for diagnosing sleep disorders. Standard sleep studies are involved, necessitating an overnight stay at a sleep center or hospital, while wearing electrodes on the chest and head. During a sleep study, monitors record a variety of bodily functions to help diagnose sleep disorders.
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Apr 15th, 2009
Researchers study people who use therapeutic light boxes and scheduled exposure to light and darkness to rest their natural body clocks, such as shift workers and those who have certain sleep issues like delayed sleep phase disorder (DSPD), a condition in which an individual has a biological predisposition to go to bed and awaken on a much later schedule than most people.
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Apr 13th, 2009
The Sleep Coach might be just the ticket to help you fall asleep naturally, without the need for medication. The sleep device emits a blue light that helps synchronize the breath. Synchronized breathing is used during meditation and Yoga practice for relaxation.
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Apr 6th, 2009
Adults who suffer chronic sleep problems may face an increased risk of suicidal behaviour, new research indicates.
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Apr 1st, 2009
Little buggers don't transmit disease as previously thought. The report reviewed more than 50 previously published articles and found no reliable evidence of disease transmission.
