Sleep Disorder News

Posted December 3, 2007:

• Napping A More Effective Countermeasure To Sleepiness In Younger People
• Altered Sex Hormone Levels, Higher Body Temp Affects Sleep Quality In Postmenopausal Women
• Insomniacs Are More Likely To Report A Family History Of The Sleep Disorder

Posted December 2, 2007:

• Insufficient Sleep Raises Risk Of Diabetes, Study Suggests

Posted December 1, 2007:

• Morning Jolt Of Caffeine Might Mask Serious Sleep Problems
• All-Nighters Equal Lower Grades

Posted November 21, 2007:

• Children With Asperger Syndrome More Likely To Have Sleep Problems
• Anti-leukemia Drug Increases Patient Fatigue

Posted November 16, 2007:

• 'Speed Of Thought' Guides Brain's Memory Consolidation

Posted November 15, 2007:

• Hormone Links Sleep, Hunger And Metabolism

Posted November 14, 2007:

• Blue-blocking Glasses To Improve Sleep And ADHD Symptoms Developed

Posted November 12, 2007:

• Less Sleep May Expand Kids' Waistlines

Posted November 8, 2007:

• Cholesterol-lowering Drug Linked To Sleep Disruptions

Posted November 5, 2007:

• Sleep-related Breathing Disorder Linked To Increased Heart Rate Variability
• Circadian Disorders And Adjusting To The Night Shift: Guide For Professionals

Posted November 2, 2007:

• Anxiety Linked To Sleep Disturbances

Posted October 31, 2007:

• Nap Now, Sleep Tonight -- And Think Better Tomorrow

Posted October 30, 2007:

• Ethnic Differences In Sleep Quality And Blood Pressure

Posted October 25, 2007:

• Oral Surgery Can Eliminate Obstructive Sleep Apnea In Some Patients
• Remote Heat Imaging Identifies Sleep Disorder Without Disturbing Patients
• Daylight Saving Time Disrupts Humans' Natural Circadian Rhythm

Posted October 24, 2007:

• Is A Good Night's Sleep Crucial For Your Health?

Posted October 23, 2007:

• Sleep Loss Linked To Psychiatric Disorders

Posted October 18, 2007:

• Feeling Sleepy Is All In Your Genes

Posted October 17, 2007:

• Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Positive Airway Pressure Therapy Improves Symptoms Of Depression

Posted October 16, 2007:

• Modafinil Is Effective In Treating Excessive Sleepiness, Study Suggests
• Fish Get Insomnia, Eyes Wide Open, Say Sleep Researchers
• Weight Loss Before Bariatric Surgery Linked To Shorter Hospital Stay, Faster Weight Loss
• People Overestimate Their Self-reported Sleep Times Compared To Measures By A Sleep Test
• Expecting An Afternoon Nap Can Reduce Blood Pressure

Posted October 15, 2007:

• Night-time Acid Reflux Can Significantly Impact Sleep
• Women With Severe PMS Perceive Their Sleep Quality To Be Poor

Posted October 4, 2007:

• Lower Metabolism, Eating Behavior Possibly Explain The Cause Of Overweight In Narcolepsy

Posted October 3, 2007:

• Extended Wakefulness, Combined With Alcohol, Severely Impairs Driving Performance
• Parents May Underestimate Children's Difficulties Falling Asleep
• Disturbed Sleep Linked To Poorer Daytime Function In Older Women

Posted September 24, 2007:

• Lack Of Sleep Doubles Risk Of Death, But So Can Too Much Sleep

Posted September 11, 2007:

• Women's Health Much More At Risk From Sleep Deprivation, Study Suggests
• Pain Patients At Risk For Sleep Apnea

Posted September 10, 2007:

• Crossing The Line Between Tired And Fatigued
• Device To Predict Proper Light Exposure For Human Health

Posted September 4, 2007:

• Nicotine In Breast Milk Disrupts Infants' Sleep Patterns
• Passive Smoking Increases Sleep Disturbance Among Pregnant Women
• Work Time Is Largest Influence To Duration Of Person's Sleep
• Minorities More Likely To Have Sleep Durations Associated With Increased Mortality

Posted September 3, 2007:

• Teenagers' Use Of Cell Phones After Bedtime Contributes To Poor Sleep
• Lack Of Sleep Among New School-goers Leads To Behavioral, Cognitive Problems

Posted September 2, 2007:

• Baby's Conception And Birth Can Influence Dream Content In New Moms

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