Sleep

Sleep duration associated with higher colorectal cancer risk

A new study is the first to report a significant positive association between long sleep duration and the development of colorectal cancer, especially among individuals who are overweight or snore regularly. The results raise ...

Cancer created Apr 30, 2013 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Sleep loss precedes Alzheimer's symptoms

Sleep is disrupted in people who likely have early Alzheimer's disease but do not yet have the memory loss or other cognitive problems characteristic of full-blown disease, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Mar 11, 2013 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (7) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Sleep affects potency of vaccines

As moms have always known, a good night's sleep is crucial to good health -- and now a new study led by a UCSF researcher shows that poor sleep can reduce the effectiveness of vaccines.

Immunology created Aug 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Lack of sleep leads to insulin resistance in teens

A new study suggests that increasing the amount of sleep that teenagers get could improve their insulin resistance and prevent the future onset of diabetes.

Health created Sep 29, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Snoring without sleep apnea does not increase death or heart disease risk

(Medical Xpress)—A group of Australian researchers have achieved a world-first to demonstrate that objectively measured snoring, without more serious sleep apnea, does not increase mortality or cardiovascular ...

Sleep apnea created Sep 27, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Children with sleep apnea have higher risk of behavioral, adaptive and learning problems

A new study found that obstructive sleep apnea, a common form of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), is associated with increased rates of ADHD-like behavioral problems in children as well as other adaptive and learning problems.

Sleep apnea created Mar 29, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Active duty military personnel prone to sleep disorders and short sleep duration

A new study found a high prevalence of sleep disorders and a startlingly high rate of short sleep duration among active duty military personnel. The study suggests the need for a cultural change toward appropriate sleep practices ...

Health created Jan 31, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Making headway on beta-blockers and sleep

Over 20 million people in the United States take beta-blockers, a medication commonly prescribed for cardiovascular issues, anxiety, hypertension and more. Many of these same people also have trouble sleeping, a side effect ...

Health created Sep 28, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Adult sleepwalking is serious condition that impacts health-related quality of life

A new study found that adult sleepwalking is a potentially serious condition that may induce violent behaviors and affect health-related quality of life.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Feb 28, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Sleep duration affects hunger differently in men and women

A new study suggests that increasing the amount of sleep that adults get could lead to reduced food intake, but the hormonal process differs between men and women.

Health created Oct 31, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Global 'sleeplessness epidemic' affects an estimated 150 million in developing world

(Medical Xpress) -- Levels of sleep problems in the developing world are approaching those seen in developed nations, linked to an increase in problems like depression and anxiety.

Health created Aug 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Treating sleep-disordered breathing in pregnancy may improve fetal health

A new study suggests that treatment of mild sleep-disordered breathing with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy in pregnant women with preeclampsia improves fetal activity levels, a marker of fetal well-being.

Sleep apnea created Jan 02, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Extended sleep reduces pain sensitivity

A new study suggests that extending nightly sleep in mildly sleepy, healthy adults increases daytime alertness and reduces pain sensitivity.

Health created Dec 01, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Women with sleep apnea have higher degree of brain damage than men, study shows

Women suffering from sleep apnea have, on the whole, a higher degree of brain damage than men with the disorder, according to a first-of-its-kind study conducted by researchers at the UCLA School of Nursing. The findings ...

Sleep apnea created Dec 03, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Shifting the safety balance for overnight workers

An international team of sleep researchers has developed the world's first screening tool to help reduce workplace accidents and illnesses, including cardiovascular disease and cancer, caused by shift work.

Health created Dec 03, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0