Health
For better sleep, doctors suggest low-tech, cheap solutions
Millions of people struggle to get enough sleep—and to stay alert the next day.
Aug 1, 2018
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Sleep Apnea
Sleep disorders
Mum's sleep matters—the effect of sleep on an unborn baby
How much sleep mothers get when they are pregnant can impact on the health of their growing baby, according to a new scoping study conducted by the University of South Australia.
Jul 19, 2018
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Sleep disorders
New ways to conquer sleep apnea compete for place in bedroom
Every night without fail, Paul Blumstein straps on a mask that prevents him from repeatedly waking up, gasping for air.
Jul 12, 2018
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Cardiology
In women, even mild sleep problems may raise blood pressure
It is well known that chronic sleep deprivation can affect cardiovascular health. But according to a new study from Columbia University Irving Medical Center, even mild sleep problems, such as having trouble falling asleep, ...
Jun 26, 2018
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Sleep disorders
New study links poor sleep quality to atrial fibrillation
Poor sleep quality appears to be an important risk factor for atrial fibrillation, report scientists in the first study of its kind to demonstrate a relationship between poor sleep quality independent of sleep apnea and a ...
Jun 26, 2018
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Sleep disorders
CPAP machines for sleep apnea could decrease heart failure risk
People with sleep apnea, especially those over 60, could decrease their risk of heart failure by using CPAP masks at night to help with breathing, according to new research.
Jun 22, 2018
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Sleep disorders
Floppy eyelids may be sign of sleep apnea, study finds
A Loyola Medicine study is providing further evidence that floppy eyelids may be a sign of sleep apnea.
Jun 20, 2018
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Health
Alaska fishermen suffer high rate of health problems, according to study
Alaska salmon fishermen have a significantly higher rate of health problems than the general population, according to a new study conducted by the University of Washington School of Public Health in partnership with Alaska ...
Jun 15, 2018
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Diabetes
Poor sleep linked to lower cognitive functioning in people with diabetes and prediabetes
A study published in the journal Acta Diabetologica reports that people with diabetes and prediabetes who have lower sleep efficiency—a measure of how much time in bed is actually spent sleeping—have poorer cognitive ...
Jun 6, 2018
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Health
Poor sleep at night could mean decreased work productivity in the morning
Preliminary results from a new study suggest that several sleep-related symptoms are associated with decreased work productivity.
Jun 4, 2018
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