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Researchers Reverse Effects Of Sleep Deprivation
Researchers have shown that
the effects of sleep
deprivation on cognitive
performance can be reversed
when the naturally occurring
brain peptide, orexin-A, is
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Lack Of Deep Sleep May Increase Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes
Suppression of slow-wave
sleep in healthy young
adults significantly
decreases their ability to
regulate blood-sugar levels
and increases the risk of
... > full story
New Hope For Sleep Disorders: Genetic Switch For Circadian Rhythms Discovered
Researchers have identified
the chemical switch that
triggers the genetic
mechanism regulating our
internal body clock. The
... > full story
Physicians Seek To Improve The Quality Of Sleep In ICU
The sleep patterns of
patients in the intensive
care unit are so superficial
that they barely spend any
time in the restorative
stages of sleep that aid in
... > full story
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Short Sleep Duration Linked To Obesity, Consistently and Worldwide
May 2, 2008 — Cross-sectional studies from around the world show a consistent increased risk of obesity among short sleepers in children and adults. This study showed a consistent pattern of increased odds of ... > full story -
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Link Between Sleep Fragmentation And Daytime Napping In Older Adults
May 1, 2008 — Deficiencies in nighttime sleep are associated with daytime napping in older ... > full story -
Sleep Duration Related To Having Metabolic Syndrome
May 1, 2008 — Short and long sleepers are more likely to have metabolic syndrome, or a combination of medical disorders that increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. According to the results, the ... > full story -
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Nasal Surgery Associated With Improvements In Quality Of Life For Those With Sleep Apnea
April 23, 2008 — Nasal surgery to remove obstructions from the airway is associated with improvements in quality of life for patients with obstructive sleep apnea and symptoms of nasal blockages, according to a new ... > full story -
Children With Migraine At Increased Risk Of Sleep Disturbances
April 21, 2008 — Children with migraine are more likely to have sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea and lack of sleep, than children without migraine, according to research on the effects of headaches on children's ... > full story -
Work Hassles Hamper Sleep, Study Shows
April 19, 2008 — Common hassles at work are more likely than long hours, night shifts or job insecurity to follow workers home and interfere with their sleep. Previous research has shown that lack of sleep can have ... > full story -
Getting A Good Night's Sleep Is The Biggest Problem For Women Entering Menopause
April 18, 2008 — American women have identified sleep disruption as the most common and severe problem when periods change and they start entering menopause. New research contradicts previous findings linking sleep ... > full story -
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Type Of Anesthetic Will Improve Sleeping Medication, Probe Mysteries Of The Snooze
April 17, 2008 — Researchers have discovered sleep patterns in a type of anesthesia that are the closest ever to a natural, nongroggy snooze. The anesthetic used in the study, known as ethyl carbamate or urethane, ... > full story -
Husbands With OSA Are More Likely To Adhere To CPAP If Their Wives Share The Bed
April 15, 2008 — Although continuous positive airway pressure controls a husband's sleep-related obstructive sleep apnea symptoms, his treatment adherence is strongly related to his wife sharing the ... > full story -
A Single Subjective Question Can Be An Effective Sleepiness Screening Tool
April 15, 2008 — A single subjective question may be an effective screening tool for excessive daytime sleepiness. The question is: "Please measure your sleepiness on a typical day: (0 = none, 10 is ... > full story
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