CDC presents recent trends in health behaviors of US adults
(HealthDay)—In 2008 to 2010, the prevalence of key health behaviors among U.S. adults varied, with about one in five adults current smokers and 62.1 percent overweight or obese, according to a report presented ...
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May 21, 2013 |
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Energy drinks pose risks to teens, study finds
(HealthDay)—A new report warns that popular energy drinks such as Red Bull and Rockstar pose potential hazards to teens, especially when mixed with alcohol.
Pediatrics
Feb 01, 2013 |
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U.S. kids getting enough sleep after all, survey finds
(HealthDay)—Despite concerns to the contrary, American children do seem to be getting adequate sleep, a new analysis reveals.
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Nov 27, 2012 |
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Sleep apnea plays dual role in stroke
Improvements to the diagnosis and screening of sleep apnea are critical to stroke prevention, according to new stroke care guidelines released today at the Canadian Stroke Congress.
Sleep apnea
Oct 02, 2012 |
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Adequate sleep helps weight loss
Adequate sleep is an important part of a weight loss plan and should be added to the recommended mix of diet and exercise, states a commentary in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Overweight and Obesity
Sep 17, 2012 |
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Colleges find sleep is key to grade average
As U.S. college students return to campus in the coming weeks, they'll be showered in the usual handouts of coupons, condoms and credit cards. But some schools are also giving students what a growing body of research reveals ...
Health
Sep 04, 2012 |
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Brain scans show specific neuronal response to junk food when sleep-restricted
The sight of unhealthy food during a period of sleep restriction activated reward centers in the brain that were less active when participants had adequate sleep, according to a new study using brain scans to better understand ...
Neuroscience
Jun 10, 2012 |
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Nap-deprived tots may be missing out on more than sleep: study
A new study led by the University of Colorado Boulder could be a wake-up call for parents of toddlers: Daytime naps for your kids may be more important than you think.
Health
Jan 03, 2012 |
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Wakeup call for college students: New research finds you need to catch more z's
University of Cincinnati research finds that college students could be undermining their own education, simply because they're not practicing proper sleep habits. The study, led by Adam Knowlden, a UC doctoral student in ...
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Aug 30, 2011 |
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Sleep loss in early childhood may contribute to the development of ADHD symptoms
Short sleep duration may contribute to the development or worsening of hyperactivity and inattention during early childhood, suggests a research abstract that will be presented Tuesday, June 14, in Minneapolis, Minn., at ...
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Jun 14, 2011 |
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