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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News tagged with night time
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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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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Cardiology
Losing hour over weekend may put heart at risk Monday
(HealthDay) -- Not only do you lose an hour of sleep after the clocks move ahead to daylight saving time this weekend, you may also be at increased risk for a heart attack, an expert warns.
Mar 8, 2012
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Medications
Why popular sleep meds don't actually help you get better sleep. They just sedate you, expert says
It's midnight and you're still wide awake.
Oct 3, 2023
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Health
How to get the most out of napping
While closing your eyes for a few minutes during your busy day may seem like a good idea, it's important to consider the effects napping may bring.
Mar 10, 2023
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Health
Losing sleep over the pandemic? Work flexibility may be a boon for night owls' health
Many so-called night people feel that, when it comes to society's expectations about when the workday should start, they drew the short straw.
Apr 11, 2022
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