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Is napping good for you? If you do it the right way, researcher says
For a typical American toddler, naps are a much-despised part of the prescribed daily routine. As we age, though, naps become rarer—yet more desirable—with each new stage of life.
Jun 27, 2024
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Tai chi reduces risk of inflammatory disease, treats insomnia among breast cancer survivors
New research led by UCLA Health confirms that both tai chi and cognitive behavioral therapy can reduce insomnia in breast cancer survivors but also may provide additional health benefits by reducing inflammation and bolstering ...
Jun 26, 2024
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Research team refining at-home sleep apnea detection device to help with more efficient diagnosis, treatment
In continuing research, West Virginia University researchers will put a sleep apnea detection device at the fingertips or wrists of patients, facilitating early diagnosis and treatment of the disease.
Jun 25, 2024
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'Sleep tourism' promises the trip of your dreams. Beyond the hype plus five tips for a holiday at home
Imagine arriving at your hotel after a long flight and being greeted by your own personal sleep butler. They present you with a pillow menu and invite you to a sleep meditation session later that day.
Jun 24, 2024
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Why can't I sleep? It could be your sheets or doona
It's winter, so many of us will be bringing out, or buying, winter bedding. But how much of a difference does your bedding make to your thermal comfort? Can a particular textile help you sleep? Is it wool, or other natural ...
Jun 22, 2024
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Study identifies first drug therapy for sleep apnea
Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and international collaborators have led a worldwide, advanced study demonstrating the potential of tirzepatide, known to manage type 2 diabetes, as the ...
Jun 21, 2024
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Weight loss surgery cuts risk of heart complications and death in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and obesity
A Cleveland Clinic study shows that bariatric surgery performed in patients with obesity and moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea is associated with a significantly lower risk of death and major adverse cardiovascular ...
Jun 21, 2024
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Fatigue-management training found to improve sleep, safety, well-being for Seattle police
Policing is a profession that features shift work and long hours, both of which can lead to insufficient sleep and fatigue. Because of the unique demands of the job, fatigue raises risks related to decision making, impulse ...
Jun 21, 2024
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Study identifies five sleep types whose changing patterns yield insights into chronic and acute conditions
Your sleep tracker might give you information about more than just your sleep–specifically, it might give you information about chronic conditions such as diabetes and sleep apnea, and illnesses such as COVID-19.
Jun 20, 2024
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Regular snoring could be bad for your heart, research suggests
That loud snoring keeping you up at night could be more than a noisy annoyance—it could be an early warning sign of dangerous hypertension.
Jun 19, 2024
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Longer sleep duration, earlier sleep onset linked to lower BP in children
For children, longer sleep duration and earlier sleep onset are associated with lower blood pressure, according to a study published online June 18 in Pediatrics.
Jun 19, 2024
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Coping with cancer-related fatigue
People can experience cancer-related fatigue before, during and after treatments. This is different from the typical tiredness. At times, your arms and legs might feel heavy, making it hard to move. It may be challenging ...
Jun 18, 2024
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Sleep disorders in childhood found to increase the risk of developing ADHD symptoms
An investigation shows the close relationship between childhood sleep disorders and the development of ADHD symptoms in preadolescence. The study, recently published in the European Journal of Pediatrics, represents important ...
Jun 17, 2024
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Bedtime battles: 1 in 4 parents say their child can't go to sleep because they're worried or anxious
Many bedtime battles stem from children's after dark worries, suggests a new national poll.
Jun 17, 2024
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Vascular neurologist explains how poor sleep can be linked to stroke
Sleep problems can increase someone's risk of stroke. Sleep problems can include too little sleep (less than five hours), too much sleep (more than nine hours), poor quality, difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep, ...
Jun 12, 2024
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Researchers develop a novel device for precise at-home sleep apnea testing
Researchers at UNIST have developed an innovative device designed for precise diagnosis of sleep apnea, utilizing a smartphone application in the convenience of one's own home.
Jun 12, 2024
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Study shows teens with later sleep schedules are less active, eat more carbohydrates
A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2024 annual meeting found that circadian misalignment, which is highly prevalent in adolescents, is linked with carbohydrate consumption and sedentary behavior in teens.
Jun 5, 2024
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Study reveals that nearly half of foster caregivers have given melatonin to their child
A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2024 annual meeting found that it is common for foster caregivers to give melatonin to their child, and these children who have taken melatonin have worse sleep and more daytime behavioral ...
Jun 5, 2024
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Shared genetic links between sleep and neuropsychiatric conditions may lead to new treatments
Disturbed sleep is very common in almost all neuropsychiatric and neurodevelopmental conditions (NDPCs), such as autism, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.
Jun 4, 2024
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Getting more sleep leads to increased gratitude, resilience and flourishing
A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2024 annual meeting, held in Houston, Texas, June 1–5, found that healthy sleep has a positive impact on gratitude, resilience and flourishing in adults.
Jun 4, 2024
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