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Kicking a sleeping pill habit is possible for seniors with a simple intervention, study shows
A new study by researchers from Dalhousie has shown that seniors taking sleeping pills can significantly reduce their dependence on the medications and improve their sleep with a simple intervention that is safer and more ...
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Positive airway pressure use tied to lower cardiovascular events
Positive airway pressure (PAP) utilization is associated with lower all-cause mortality and major adverse cardiovascular event (MACE) incidence in older adults with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a study published ...
Sep 17, 2024
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Sleep problems in preteens increase risk of suicidal thoughts two years later, study finds
A new study involving Colorado researchers found that sleep problems among preteens increase their risk of suicidal thoughts two years later, though the researchers urged parents not to panic.
Sep 17, 2024
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Scientists mix sky's splendid hues to reset circadian clocks
Those mesmerizing blue and orange hues in the sky at the start and end of a sunny day might have an essential role in setting humans' internal clocks.
Sep 16, 2024
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Can having a stroke change your sleep?
People who have had a stroke may be more likely to sleep too much or too little compared to those without prior stroke, according to a study published in the September 11, 2024, online issue of Neurology. The study does not ...
Sep 11, 2024
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Study finds brain waves can be manipulated during REM sleep
Brain waves can be manipulated while in rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, a sleep stage associated with memory and cognition, a new study from the University of Surrey finds. Novel technology, using sound stimulation, allows ...
Sep 11, 2024
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No-sleep challenge: The dangers of sleep deprivation
Most of us will be all too familiar with that dopey, groggy feeling of being tired after a restless night. Some social media users have taken tiredness to the extreme, however, by taking part in what they call a "no-sleep ...
Sep 11, 2024
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Drug treatment shows promise for dangerous snoring condition, obstructive sleep apnea
Patients taking sulthiame, a drug currently in use for epilepsy, experienced a reduction in their symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to results of a clinical trial presented at the European Respiratory Society ...
Sep 10, 2024
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'Mouth taping' not the answer for better sleep—'I do not recommend that practice at all,' says medical expert
Sleep experts will discourage looking at social media in bed. And now that one platform appears to be perpetuating a trend of taping your mouth shut before you go to sleep, some might discourage looking at social media at ...
Sep 6, 2024
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Research team investigates the relationship between cannabis use, sleep and memory
The growing legal use of recreational and medical cannabis has generated an increased concern for potential side effects from long-term use, particularly regarding problems with memory and sleep. Until now, the effect of ...
Sep 5, 2024
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Research shows regular mobile phone is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular diseases
A new study has found that regular mobile phone use was positively associated with incident cardiovascular disease risk, especially in current smokers and individuals with diabetes. In addition, this association was partly ...
Sep 4, 2024
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From cavities to sleep apnea: Dentists can assume new role in saving lives
A patient dozes off in a dental chair despite the anxiety of an impending procedure. A seemingly unremarkable act, but—for dentists versed in the latest sleep research—this red flag hints at a life-threatening condition.
Sep 3, 2024
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Keep devices out of bed for better sleep, says study
Despite what we've been led to believe, the timing of evening screen use, rather than the activity itself, negatively impacts youth sleep, a University of Otago study has found.
Sep 3, 2024
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Dental researchers develop innovative sleep apnea model to find answers to chronic pain
Scientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) School of Dentistry have created a first-of-its-kind sleep apnea model for studying chronic pain. A study published in Science ...
Aug 29, 2024
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Catching up on sleep on weekends may lower heart disease risk by up to 20%
The demands of the working week, often influenced by school or work schedules, can lead to sleep disruption and deprivation. However, new research presented at ESC Congress 2024 shows that people that "catch up" on their ...
Aug 29, 2024
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Waking up to the hidden struggles of inflammatory bowel diseases
Helping people with inflammatory bowel diseases to get a better night's sleep could help keep the condition at bay and improve their quality of life, say Flinders University and Flinders Medical Center researchers, as they ...
Aug 26, 2024
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Feeling groggy in the afternoon? Here's how to nap the right way
Now that she's working from home, Kendra King takes an early afternoon nap on most days, typically for about 20 to 30 minutes.
Aug 24, 2024
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Are 'bed rotting' and other TikTok sleep trends good for you?
Many young adults are experimenting with "bed rotting" and other sleep trends that have gone viral on TikTok and other social media platforms, a new poll shows.
Aug 24, 2024
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Good sleep habits important for overweight adults, study suggests
New research from Oregon Health & Science University reveals negative health consequences for people who are overweight and ignore their body's signals to sleep at night, with specific differences between men and women.
Aug 23, 2024
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How much does your phone's blue light really delay your sleep? Relax, it's just 2.7 minutes
It's one of the most pervasive messages about technology and sleep. We're told bright, blue light from screens prevents us falling asleep easily. We're told to avoid scrolling on our phones before bedtime or while in bed. ...
Aug 21, 2024
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Smarter sleep—new technologies speed up diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea
Smart wearables and advanced data analysis by researchers could help bring relief to millions affected by sleep disorders.
Aug 16, 2024
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Keeping kids cool key to a good night's sleep in summer heat, says expert
Getting enough high-quality sleep on a consistent basis is vital for human health and well-being, particularly for children.
Aug 15, 2024
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Study elucidates mechanisms of longer and deeper sleep after an all-nighter
Professor Hiroki R. Ueda , Dr. Kazuhiro Kon and their colleagues at Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, have published a study in Nature Communications on the importance of proper regulation of the activity ...
Aug 13, 2024
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Dream discovery: Melatonin's key role in REM sleep revealed
A significant breakthrough in the understanding of sleep mechanism opens new promise for treating sleep disorders and associated neuropsychiatric conditions: Scientists have pinpointed the melatonin receptor MT1 as a crucial ...
Aug 7, 2024
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