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Sleep apnea is associated with subclinical myocardial injury
• Heart • • Sleep Aid • Oct 24 13
Obstructive sleep apnea is known to be associated with an increased incidence of cardiovascular disease. Now a new study indicates that OSA is associated…
Go to bed! Irregular bedtimes linked to behavioral problems in children
• Children's Health • • Psychiatry / Psychology • • Sleep Aid • Oct 14 13
Researchers from UCL have found that children with irregular bedtimes are more likely to have behavioural difficulties.
The study, which is published in the…
FDA rejects Merck insomnia drug, seeks lower-dose
• Drug Abuse • • Sleep Aid • Jul 02 13
U.S. health regulators have rejected Merck & Co’s new insomnia drug application but opened the door to approving a lower-dose version of the medication,…
Race apparently a factor in sleep apnea, Wayne State University researcher finds
• Respiratory Problems • • Sleep Aid • Jun 26 13
A Wayne State University researcher has found that sleep apnea severity is higher among African-American men in certain age ranges, even after controlling for…
Surprising connections between our well-being and giving, getting, and gratitude
• Public Health • • Sleep Aid • Jan 20 13
We all know that getting a good night’s sleep is good for our general health and well-being. But new research is highlighting a more…
Extended sleep reduces pain sensitivity
• Pain • • Sleep Aid • Dec 01 12
A new study suggests that extending nightly sleep in mildly sleepy, healthy adults increases daytime alertness and reduces pain sensitivity.
“Our results suggest…
Personal coaching app tracks sleep, diet, fitness
• Dieting • • Weight Loss • • Sleep Aid • Nov 27 12
Trying to get fit or lose weight but lacking the motivation and willpower? A new app that acts like a digital personal coach monitors…
Partial sleep deprivation linked to obesity
• Obesity • • Sleep Aid • Oct 24 12
Evidence linking partial sleep deprivation to energy imbalance is relevant to weight gain prevention and weight loss promotion. A new study published today in…
Smokers may have more sleep problems: study
• Tobacco & Marijuana • • Sleep Aid • Sep 14 12
Smokers may get fewer hours of sleep and have less restful slumber than non-smokers, according to a German study that looked at more than…
Daily Home Dialysis Makes ‘Restless Legs’ Better
• Neurology • • Sleep Aid • • Urine Problems • Mar 18 11
For dialysis patients, performing daily dialysis at home can help alleviate sleep problems related to restless legs syndrome (RLS), according to a study appearing…
When do babies start sleeping through the night?
• Children's Health • • Sleep Aid • Oct 27 10
Sleep-deprived new moms and dads can’t wait to have their baby sleep through the night. A new study suggests that about half of babies…
Short nighttime sleep duration among infants, young children associated with obesity in later life
• Children's Health • • Obesity • • Sleep Aid • Sep 07 10
Insufficient amounts of nighttime sleep among infants and preschool-aged children may be a significant risk factor for developing childhood obesity, according to a report…
REM sleep deprivation plays a role in chronic migraine
• Headaches • • Migraine • • Sleep Aid • Jun 23 10
Reporting at the American Headache Society’s 52nd Annual Scientific Meeting in Los Angeles this week, new research shows that sleep deprivation leads to changes…
Smoking moms tied to lasting kids’ sleep woes
• Children's Health • • Pregnancy • • Sleep Aid • May 10 10
Mothers who smoke during pregnancy are more likely to have children with sleep problems from birth all the way through age 12, new research…
Urine Test for Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea Possible
• Children's Health • • Respiratory Problems • • Sleep Aid • Dec 07 09
Researchers at the University of Chicago have discovered a technique that is able to determine whether a child has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) or…
Teeth grinding linked to sleep apnea
• Dental Health • • Sleep Aid • Nov 02 09
There is a high prevalence of nocturnal teeth grinding, or bruxism, in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), particularly in Caucasians. New research presented…
Children’s sleep disorders missed by pediatricians
• Children's Health • • Sleep Aid • Jun 12 09
The rate at which sleep disorders are diagnosed in infants, children, and adolescents is well below prevalence reported in epidemiological studies, indicating that…
Rheumatoid arthritis is associated with poor sleep in women
• Arthritis • • Gender: Female • • Sleep Aid • Jun 10 09
According to a research abstract that will be presented on Wednesday, June 10, at SLEEP 2009, the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Associated…
Sleep disorders are largely underdiagnosed in pediatric patients
• Children's Health • • Sleep Aid • Jun 08 09
Primary care pediatricians may be under-diagnosing sleep disorders in children and teens, according to a research abstract that will be presented on Monday, June…
Childhood sleep problems persisting through adolescence may affect cognitive abilities
• Children's Health • • Sleep Aid • Mar 02 09
A study in the March 1 issue of the journal SLEEP suggests that it is the rate of change in sleep problems across development,…
Study Finds Link Between Insomnia and Tension-Type Headaches
• Headaches • • Migraine • • Sleep Aid • Feb 16 09
Using sleep or napping to cope with chronic pain caused by tension-type headaches could lead to chronic insomnia according to a new study by…
Childhood Sleep Apnea Linked to Brain Damage, Lower IQ
• Sleep Aid • Aug 22 06
In what is believed to be the first study showing neural changes in the brains of children with serious, untreated sleep apnea, Johns…
Sleep problems may impair truck drivers
• Sleep Aid • Aug 15 06
Both chronic sleep deprivation and sleep-related breathing problems may make truck drivers a hazard on the road, according to a study published Tuesday.
In…
Effects of sleep deprivation on the brain
• Sleep Aid • Aug 07 06
Everyone needs sleep, but temporary periods with no sleep can be a reality of military operations.
To get answers on sleep questions for the…
Tips to Get a Good Night’s Sleep
• Sleep Aid • Aug 01 06
Short on sleep? According to sleep experts, people are sleeping less than they used to and the “sleep debt” can take a toll on…