Sleep disorders
The causes and complications of snoring
Nearly half of adults habitually snore when they sleep.
Jan 17, 2019
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Ophthalmology
Poor quality sleep may be linked to heightened risk of glaucoma, irreversible sight loss
Poor quality sleep, including too much or too little shuteye, daytime sleepiness, and snoring, may be linked to a heightened risk of developing irreversible sight loss (glaucoma), suggests a large UK Biobank study published ...
Nov 1, 2022
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Medical research
How chronic pain threatens a good night's sleep
Ask anyone who is in pain how their much-needed sleep was, and there's a good chance they will say it was not great. And, it appears they may not be too far off as chronic pain and poor sleep can become a vicious cycle, according ...
Feb 1, 2019
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Health
How to avoid sleep deprivation: Make these simple lifestyle changes
If your mental or physical health is suffering, a lack of sleep may be to blame. Are you getting enough shuteye?
Oct 23, 2018
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Health
Eating and sleeping well hold keys to a longer life
(Medical Xpress)—Good sleep patterns can help men live longer – but women will only benefit if they also have a diverse diet, a new study shows.
Jan 31, 2014
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Medications
Opioids are not sleep aids, and can actually worsen sleep, research finds
Evidence that taking opioids will help people with chronic pain to sleep better is limited and of poor quality, according to an interdisciplinary team of psychologists and medics from the University of Warwick in partnership ...
Jun 4, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Memory loss isn't just an old person's problem – here's how young people can stay mentally fit
When I give talks, I am often approached by people who are worried about their memory. Maybe they are studying for an exam and don't feel that they learn as well as their peers. Maybe they keep forgetting to close the window ...
Aug 29, 2018
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Neuroscience
Sleep problems? You may have an increased risk of stroke
People who have sleep problems may be more likely to have a stroke, according to a study published in the April 5, 2023, online issue of Neurology.
Apr 6, 2023
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Pediatrics
Social media and drinks before bed are affecting teenagers' school performances
Drinking caffeinated drinks and using social media 30 minutes before bedtime is significantly reducing sleep quantity in teenagers and negatively affecting their school performance, according to new research from UCL Institute ...
Dec 1, 2015
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Health
Little or poor sleep may be associated with worse brain function when aging
Research published today in PLOS ONE by researchers at the University of Warwick indicates that sleep problems are associated with worse memory and executive function in older people.
Jun 26, 2014
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