Kids' abnormal breathing during sleep linked to increased risk for behavioral difficulties
A study of more than 11,000 children followed for over six years has found that young children with sleep-disordered breathing are prone to developing behavioral difficulties such as hyperactivity and aggressiveness, as well ...
Sleep apnea
Mar 05, 2012 |
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For sleep struggles, women urged to alter routines
(HealthDay) -- Driven to sleeplessness by the effects of stress and the demands of their own biology, women are more likely than men to have serious sleep problems, experts say.
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Mar 02, 2012 |
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Southerners sleepiest, U.S. 'Sleep map' shows
(HealthDay) -- Where you live in the United States may influence how well you sleep, researchers report.
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Feb 23, 2012 |
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Cognitive behavioral therapy is safe, effective for women having hot flushes, night sweats following breast cancer treat
Hot flushes and night sweats (HFNS) affect 65-85% of women after breast cancer treatment; they are distressing, causing sleep problems and decreased quality of life. Hormone replacement therapy is often either undesirable ...
Cancer
Feb 14, 2012 |
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Trouble sleeping? It may affect your memory later on
The amount and quality of sleep you get at night may affect your memory later in life, according to research that was released today and will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 64th Annual Meeting in New ...
Neuroscience
Feb 14, 2012 |
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Best time for a coffee break? There's an app for that
(Medical Xpress) -- Caffeinated drinks such as coffee and soda are the pick-me-ups of choice for many people, but too much caffeine can cause nervousness and sleep problems.
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Feb 14, 2012 |
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Fragmented sleep, fragmented mind: A new theory of sleep disruption and dissociation
(Medical Xpress) -- Scientific research has shed new light on dissociative symptoms and dissociative identity disorder, formerly known as multiple personality disorder. This condition seems to arise most often when a vulnerable ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Feb 14, 2012 |
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Sleep problems increase risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity, study shows
(Medical Xpress) -- People who suffer from sleep disturbances are at major risk for obesity, diabetes, and coronary artery disease, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. ...
Health
Jan 20, 2012 |
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Paper highlights need to identify and treat insomnia early to reduce risk of developing other illnesses
Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder, but despite advances in diagnosis and management it often goes unrecognised and untreated. Left untreated, insomnia increases the risk of developing other illnesses including depression, ...
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Jan 19, 2012 |
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Optometry experts prove the effectiveness of orthokeratology in myopic control
After a lengthy study spanning over four years, Professor Pauline Cho from the School of Optometry at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and her research team concluded that orthokeratology not only can correct ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jan 11, 2012 |
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Poor sleep linked to increased health and behavior problems in young diabetics
A new study suggests that young diabetics may be struggling to get a good night's sleep, resulting in worse control of their blood sugar, poorer school performance and misbehavior.
Sleep apnea
Jan 01, 2012 |
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Treating sleep problems may be important in schizophrenia
(Medical Xpress) -- A study of schizophrenia patients has found profound disruptions in their sleep patterns, with half also having irregular body clocks that are out of synch with the pattern of night and ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Dec 22, 2011 |
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New method of infant pain assessment
Recently, the accuracy of current methods of pain assessment in babies have been called into question. New research from London-area hospitals and the University of Oxford measures brain activity in infants to better understand ...
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Dec 21, 2011 |
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Adult sleep shortages debunked by study
(Medical Xpress) -- University of Sydney researchers have debunked the widespread belief that technological devices such as computers and mobile phones are increasingly eating into our sleep.
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Dec 12, 2011 |
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Poor sleep habits linked to increased risk of fibromyalgia in women
Researchers from Norway have uncovered an association between sleep problems and increased risk of fibromyalgia in women. The risk of fibromyalgia increased with severity of sleep problems, and the association was stronger ...
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