Effects of sleep apnea on Lipid profile
The Sleep Heart Health Study (6000 patients) and a study from European Respiratory Journal (366 patients) showed an association between … Continued
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Lethargic worms shed light on the purpose of sleep
Sleep: we spend about a third of our lives doing it, but there are many unanswered questions as to why … Continued
Weight gain, Race may determine effectiveness of surgery or sleep disordered breathing in kids
The benefits of surgery to alleviate Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) may be short lived in some kids. A recent year-long … Continued
Parkinson’s Disease linked with Narcolepsy
The onset of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is often marked by sleep problems such as Insomnia, nightmares, extreme sleepiness, sleep attacks … Continued
CPAP: It’s Heart smart
Left untreated, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) may lead to depression, obesity, heart attacks and strokes. Continuous positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) … Continued
Sleepiness tied to unexplained pain in children
Most people, even children experience unexplained occasional body pain – that is not caused by any injury or trauma. A … Continued
Sleep disruption linked with Heart and Kidney disease
Sufferers from jet-lag know that circadian rhythm disruptions can be physically and mentally taxing. Results of a recent study at … Continued
Sleep is critical for Memory and Learning
According to conclusions of ”The Role of Sleep in Memory and Learning Conference”, which was organized by the NSF, adequate … Continued
Most Physicians skimp on sleep
Physicians often urge their patients to sleep well for optimal health. But do they take their own advice? Not according … Continued
Loud snoring linked with heart disease, increased health care utilization
Loud snoring has been associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. According to a study of more than 12,000 … Continued