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Insomnia Could Moderately Raise Your Heart Attack Risk, Study Suggests
October 24, 2011 Having trouble sleeping? If so, you could have a moderately higher risk of having a heart attack, according to new research. In a recent study, the risk of heart attack in people with insomnia ranged ... > full story -
Alarm Clock Monitors Brain and Wakes You in a Time Window When You Will Rouse Easily
October 20, 2011 Researchers have developed an alarm clock that monitors your brain activity and triggers its alarm within a time window you set in advance but only when your brain is in a more easily roused state ... > full story -
Adolescents Who Sleep Better Score Higher in Math and Physical Education
October 20, 2011 A new study has shown that teenagers having an average sleep pattern -- six to nine hours of sleep per night -- score higher in school, especially in physical ... > full story -
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Shift Work in Teens Linked to Increased Multiple Sclerosis Risk
October 18, 2011 Researchers from Sweden have uncovered an association between shift work and increased risk of multiple sclerosis (MS). Those who engage in off-hour employment before the age of 20 may be at risk for ... > full story -
Guidelines Expanded for Infant Sleep Safety and SIDS Risk Reduction
October 18, 2011 In an updated policy statement and technical report, the American Academy of Pediatrics is expanding its guidelines on safe sleep for babies, with additional information for parents on creating a ... > full story -
New Study Reinforces Need for Continued Infant Sleep Campaigns to Prevent SIDS
October 17, 2011 New research reinforces the need for continued public education programs that encourage parents to place their infants to sleep in the supine (back) position in a safe crib or bassinet, to prevent an ... > full story -
Sleep Disruption for Breastfed Babies Is Temporary, Study Finds
October 17, 2011 While breastfed babies initially awaken more during the night for feedings, their sleep patterns -- falling asleep, staying asleep and total sleep time -- stabilize in later infancy and become ... > full story -
Restless Legs Syndrome May Raise High Blood Pressure Risk in Middle-Aged Women
October 10, 2011 Middle-aged women with restless legs syndrome have an increased risk of hypertension. As symptoms of restless legs syndrome increase, the prevalence of high blood pressure ... > full story -
If You Don't Snooze, Do You Lose? Wake-Sleep Patterns Affect Brain Synapses During Adolescence
October 9, 2011 An ongoing lack of sleep during adolescence could lead to more than dragging, foggy teens, a new study ... > full story -
Circadian Clock May Impact Organ Transplant Success
October 4, 2011 Health-care providers assess blood and tissue type as well as organ size and health to enhance transplant success. New research indicates that checklist might also need to include the circadian ... > full story
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