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
Apr 30, 2013 |
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Parkinson's discovery could lead to earlier diagnosis
(Medical Xpress)—A new study could help earlier diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, after a Malaysian researcher working for Newcastle University in the UK identified that even early in the disease people experience symptoms.
Parkinson's & Movement disorders
Apr 18, 2013 |
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Better living through mindfulness: Study connects traits of mindfulness to emotional well-being
A new study from the University of Utah shows that individuals who describe themselves as being more mindful have more stable emotions and perceive themselves to have better control over their mood and behavior throughout ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 07, 2013 |
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Parkinson's can lead to anxiety and other non-motor symptoms, even early on
While movement problems are the main symptom of Parkinson's disease, a new study shows that even early in the course of disease people frequently experience many non-motor symptoms such as drooling, anxiety and constipation. ...
Parkinson's & Movement disorders
Jan 14, 2013 |
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Losing weight may improve sleep quality
(HealthDay)—Losing weight can help people who are overweight get a better night's sleep, according to a new study.
Overweight and Obesity
Nov 06, 2012 |
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Relation of poor sleep quality to resistant hypertension
For people who already have high blood pressure, insomnia can have serious consequences, according to a new study presented at the American Heart Association's High Blood Pressure Research 2012 Scientific Sessions.
Cardiology
Sep 21, 2012 |
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COPD patients experience poorer sleep quality and lower blood oxygen levels
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) experience poorer sleep quality than people of a similar age without COPD, according to research published in the journal Respirology.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Sep 20, 2012 |
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Better sleep can help women fight serious illness experts find
(Medical Xpress) -- Just a small amount of activity is enough to improve sleep quality among post-menopausal women and reduce their risk of life-threatening illnesses experts at our Department for Health have ...
Health
Aug 01, 2012 |
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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
Aug 01, 2012 |
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Weight gain induced by high-fat diet increases active-period sleep and sleep fragmentation
Research to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior (SSIB), the foremost society for research into all aspects of eating and drinking behavior, finds that prolonged exposure to ...
Health
Jul 10, 2012 |
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Cannabinoid formulation benefits opioid-refractory pain
(HealthDay) -- A novel cannabinoid formulation, nabiximols, is safe and effective for patients with advanced cancer and opioid-refractory pain, especially at a low-dose, according to a study published in the ...
Medical research
Jun 13, 2012 |
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Energy levels link sleep control mechanisms
Sleep, or lack of it, can determine level of cognitive performance which is linked with accidents as well as increased risk of serious health problems. Links between cell energy levels, gene transcription ...
Medical research
May 25, 2012 |
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Pediatric epilepsy impacts sleep for the child and parents
Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital for Children in Boston have determined that pediatric epilepsy significantly impacts sleep patterns for the child and parents. According to the study available in Epilepsia, a jour ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
May 17, 2012 |
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Esophageal reflux disease proton pump inhibitor therapy impact upon sleep disturbance
The use of proton pump inhibitors improves the sleep and daytime quality of life for sufferers of gastroesophageal reflux disease, according to a systematic literature review in the April 2012 issue of Otolaryngology–Head an ...
Surgery
Apr 11, 2012 |
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Sleep breathing machine shows clear benefits in children with sleep apnea
Children and adolescents with obstructive sleep apnea had substantial improvements in attention, anxiety and quality of life after treatment with positive airway pressure (PAP)—a nighttime therapy in which a machine ...
Sleep apnea
Feb 10, 2012 |
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