Health
Singles or couples: Who sleeps better?
You might think that having the whole bed to yourself would leave you feeling more refreshed in the morning than sleeping with someone who might toss, turn or snore.
Jun 10, 2022
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Sleep
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers find sleep disturbances prevalent in post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC)
Cleveland Clinic researchers have found more than 40% of patients with long COVID (Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 or PASC) have had moderate to severe sleep disturbances. Their study appears in Sleep.
Jun 6, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study links poor sleep to increased risk of COPD flare-ups
Poor sleep is associated with a significantly increased risk of life-threatening flare-ups in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, according to a new study supported by the National Institutes of Health. ...
Jun 6, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Risky driving behaviors increase as common sleep disorder worsens
People with sleep apnea wake up tired in the morning, no matter how many hours they actually sleep. The condition causes them to briefly stop and restart breathing dozens or even hundreds of times a night. Even though such ...
Apr 19, 2022
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Health
Treatment for insomnia in women with hot flashes found to be safe, efficacious
Hot flashes and night sweats are a common cause of insomnia among peri- and postmenopausal women. Hot flashes, night sweats and insomnia are all linked to reduced quality of life and distress. Despite how common insomnia ...
Feb 17, 2022
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Neuroscience
Study may help clinicians use sleep brain wave patterns to diagnose dementia and other forms of cognitive impairment
Certain brain wave patterns that occur while an individual sleeps may be assessed by clinicians to help them diagnose dementia and other conditions related to memory, language, and thinking. A new study published in Sleep ...
Jan 12, 2022
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Diabetes
Sleep-disordered breathing in early pregnancy linked to insulin resistance
Sleep-disordered breathing in early pregnancy is associated with insulin resistance or difficulty clearing glucose from the blood, suggests a small study funded by the National Institutes of Health. The results strengthen ...
Jan 6, 2022
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Overweight & Obesity
Teens not getting enough sleep may consume 4.5 extra pounds of sugar during a school year
Sleep is vital for all people but is particularly important for teenagers as their bodies undergo significant development during their formative years. Unfortunately, most teens aren't getting enough sleep. Data from the ...
Dec 28, 2021
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Health
Digital therapy for prenatal insomnia may prevent postpartum depression
A digital version of cognitive behavioral therapy, or dCBT, that previously had been shown to reduce insomnia during pregnancy may also prevent postpartum depression and reduce insomnia and anxiety in women up to six months ...
Dec 4, 2021
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Overweight & Obesity
A good night's sleep may mitigate infant obesity risks
Scientists have long suggested that getting enough sleep at night is vital to staying healthy. Few studies, however, highlight the necessity of sufficient sleep during the first months of life. New research from investigators ...
Oct 22, 2021
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