Health
Is year-round daylight saving time a good idea? Maybe not
If you were yawning more than usual thanks to last week's switch to daylight saving time, you weren't alone.
Mar 20, 2019
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News tagged with night time
Health
Beware of drowsy driving as daylight saving time begins
(HealthDay)— The switch to Daylight Saving Time can increase the risk of driver fatigue and crashes, but there are a number of ways to reduce the danger, an expert says.
Mar 8, 2019
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Health
Baby up at night? Inactivity may be a culprit
New Michigan State University research suggests babies who are less active get less sleep, something new parents may want to consider when looking for possible solutions for the long, sleepless nights.
Nov 28, 2018
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Pediatrics
Yet another reason to tell your kids to go outside and play
Parents worry about how much time their kids are spending in front of screens, but are they worried for the right reasons?
Oct 25, 2017
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Health
Male sleep habits may increase risk of cancer
Men who have worked night shifts for more than 20 years, or who work night shifts without daytime napping, or sleep for more than ten hours per night on average may have an increased risk of cancer, according to a study published ...
Nov 4, 2016
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Other
Quiet please in the intensive care unit
A study presented at Euroanaesthesia 2016 shows that noise levels in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) can go well above recommended levels, disturbing both patients and the medical teams that care for them. The study is by Dr ...
May 30, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
What bloodsucking 'kissing bugs' like to eat
Researchers have overturned a century old assumption that "kissing bugs" only feed on blood. The Latin American insects are named after their habit of night time feeding on the face of the victim, often spreading the deadly ...
Mar 15, 2016
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Health
Blood pressure at night is higher than previously thought
(Medical Xpress)—Scientists at UCL have developed new technology which reveals that blood pressure measured close to the heart is much higher during sleep than previously thought. Night time blood pressure is a strong predictor ...
Jun 12, 2013
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Sleep disorders
Overactive bladder linked to sleep apnoea in women
Sleep apnoea in women has been linked to overactive bladder syndrome in a new study.
Sep 3, 2012
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Neuroscience
The longer you're awake, the slower you get
Anyone that has ever had trouble sleeping can attest to the difficulties at work the following day. Experts recommend eight hours of sleep per night for ideal health and productivity, but what if five to six hours of sleep ...
Jul 27, 2012
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