Health
What is good quality sleep? National Sleep Foundation provides guidance
The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) recently released the key indicators of good sleep quality, as established by a panel of experts.
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Short and poor quality sleep may have negative effects on kidney function
Not getting enough quality sleep was linked with worsening kidney function in a study of patients with chronic kidney disease. The findings will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2016 November 15-20 at McCormick Place in Chicago, ...
Nov 19, 2016
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Cardiology
Poor sleep may increase risk for irregular heart rhythms
Disruptions in sleep may be raising your risks of an irregular heartbeat, known as atrial fibrillation (AF), according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2016.
Nov 14, 2016
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Study links shorter sleep and sugar-sweetened drink consumption
People who sleep five or fewer hours a night are likely to also drink significantly more sugary caffeinated drinks, such as sodas and energy drinks, according to a new study of more than 18,000 adults led by UC San Francisco ...
Nov 9, 2016
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Researchers developing new interactive sleep app
There are plenty of cellphone apps on the market designed to help people monitor their sleep patterns. The apps generally record data on when people go to bed and when they wake, and many use the device's microphone and accelerometer ...
Nov 1, 2016
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Health
Sleep can affect male fertility
(HealthDay)—Sleeping too little or too much can affect a man's ability to impregnate his partner, new research suggests.
Oct 19, 2016
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Flinders wearable device aims to put insomnia to bed for good
A revolutionary wearable tracking device which re-trains insomniacs to get a better night's sleep at home has been developed by a Flinders University scientist.
Sep 21, 2016
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Can't sleep? Here's some science-based advice
A few weeks ago, thousands of researchers gathered in Denver, Colorado for the SLEEP 2016 meeting. Skimming over the abstracts, one can find diverse research topics like "Need better sleep? Consider the cognitive shuffle," ...
Jul 5, 2016
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Do parents' sleep problems get passed on to their kids?
The sleeping habits of more than 1,000 adult West Australians are to be assessed to see if their sleep disorders are capable of being passed on to their children.
Jun 8, 2016
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Expert shines light on maintaining summer sleep schedules for kids
Longer summer days, endless free time and a new schedule can make it tough to follow a regular sleep schedule for children, but it is a must for all ages, says a Purdue University expert.
May 19, 2016
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