
Disruption Of Circadian Rhythms Affects Both Brain And Body, Mouse Study Finds
A new study has found that
chronic disruption of one of
the most basic circadian
(daily) rhythms -- the
day/night cycle -- leads to
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Fighting Sleep: Researchers Reverse Cognitive Impairment Caused By Sleep Deprivation
A research collaboration of
biologists and
neuroscientists has found a
molecular pathway in the
brain that is the cause of
... > full story

Biological Clocks Discovery Overturns Long-held Theory
Mathematicians and life
scientists say they have
identified the signal that
the brain sends to the rest
of the body to control
biological rhythms, a
... > full story

Breast Milk Should Be Drunk At The Same Time Of Day That It Is Expressed
The levels of the components
in breast milk change every
24 hours in response to the
needs of the baby. A new
study shows, for example,
... > full story
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Sleep Apnea Therapy Improves Golf Game
November 5, 2009 A new study finds that golfers with obstructive sleep apnea who received nasal positive airway pressure for their disorder improved their daytime sleepiness scores and lowered their golf handicap by ... > full story -
Teeth Grinding Linked To Sleep Apnea; Bruxism Prevalent In Caucasians With Sleep Disorders
November 5, 2009 New research has found that nearly 1 in 4 patients with OSA suffers from nighttime teeth grinding. This seems to be especially more prevalent in men and in Caucasians compared with other ethnic ... > full story -
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Coffee And Nighttime Jobs Don't Mix, Study Finds
November 4, 2009 Night-shift workers should avoid drinking coffee if they wish to improve their sleep, according to recent research. A new study has found the main byproduct of coffee, caffeine, interferes with sleep ... > full story -
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Sleep Deprivation Can Negatively Affect Information Processing
November 2, 2009 A new study shows that sleep deprivation causes some people to shift from a more automatic, implicit process of information categorization (information-integration) to a more controlled, explicit ... > full story -
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Sleep Disturbances Improve After Retirement
November 2, 2009 A new study shows that retirement is followed by a sharp decrease in the prevalence of sleep disturbances. Findings suggest that this general improvement in sleep is likely to result from the removal ... > full story -
Pain Thresholds Linked To Inflammation And Sleep Problems In Arthritis Patients
November 2, 2009 Despite recent advances in anti-inflammatory therapy, many rheumatoid arthritis patients continue to suffer from pain. Researchers have found that inflammation is associated with heightened pain ... > full story -
Improved Diet And Exercise Alone Unlikely To Cure Obstructive Sleep Apnea In Obese Patients
October 15, 2009 A study finds that while a strict diet and exercise program may benefit obese patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea, it is unlikely to eliminate the ... > full story -
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Over Half Of Cot Deaths Occur While Co-sleeping
October 14, 2009 More than half of sudden unexplained infant deaths occur while the infant is sharing a bed or a sofa with a parent and may be related to parents drinking alcohol or taking drugs, suggests a new ... > full story -
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Surgery Is An Option For Some Patients Hoping To Get A Good Night's Rest, Study Finds
October 13, 2009 According to new research, a form of surgery called uvopalatopharyngoplasty is effective for treating certain patients who suffer from sleep apnea, one of the most common sleep ... > full story -
Obese Children At Significantly Greater Risk For Post-adenotonsillectomy Complications
October 13, 2009 Obesity in children significantly increases the risk of major and minor respiratory complications following surgery to correct sleep disordered breathing, according to new ... > full story
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