Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is the most common adult muscular dystrophy, and many patients with DM1 suffer from various sleep and respiratory disorders. In a study in the current issue of the Journal of Neuromuscular ...
Jan 13, 2017
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Overweight people could be given help with the discovery that a drug used for sleep disorder could also reduce the impulse for food.
Dec 13, 2016
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Driver distraction combined with sleepiness creates a perfect storm when young people get behind the wheel, warns QUT road safety researcher Dr Chris Watling.
Nov 22, 2016
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Chronic insufficient sleep is at epidemic levels in U.S. teens and has been associated with depression, substance use, accidents, and academic failure. Poor self-regulation or an inability to alter thinking, emotions, and ...
Nov 3, 2016
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Researchers from Neuroscience Research Australia have identified a potential new cause for obstructive sleep apnoea. Specifically, how 'intensely' a person wakes during the night.
Nov 1, 2016
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Children using devices such as smartphones and tablets at bedtime have over double the risk of a disrupted night's sleep compared to children without access to such devices, according to a new study led by researchers from ...
Oct 31, 2016
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Road trips are a summer tradition for many families, but some are so focused on reaching their final destination that drivers tend to ignore their bodies' need for sleep. However, Baylor College of Medicine's Dr. Philip Alapat ...
Jul 28, 2016
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A new study found that normal older adults who experience excessive sleepiness during the day or significant fatigue may have more brain atrophy than expected for their age, particularly in areas of the brain that are more ...
Jun 14, 2016
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(HealthDay)—Scientists say they now have more evidence that sleep apnea might worsen heart disease.
May 17, 2016
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(HealthDay)—Men who eat a lot of fatty foods may find themselves needing an afternoon nap, a new study suggests.
May 4, 2016
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