About Sleep Disorders
Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:45:55 +0100
Snoring in Children May Stunt Growth
Children who have breathing problems during sleep may be at risk for impairment in normal growth. This is according to a recent study published in the Archives of Disease in...
Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:50:14 +0100
What about the Thanksgiving feast makes us sleepy?
It is a quintessentially American tradition: gathering with family and friends to feast -- to the point of excess -- and reflect on all for which we can be...
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:04:48 +0100
Short Sleep Duration May Predict Heart Risk in Elderly
According to research published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, sleeping fewer than 7 ½ hours per night could increase the risk of heart disease among the elderly.
In a study...
Sun, 16 Nov 2008 17:16:18 +0100
Sleep Apnea May Be a Risk Factor for Sudden Cardiac Death
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have found additional evidence that the low oxygen levels associated with obstructive sleep apnea may be a risk factor for sudden cardiac death (SCD). ...
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:45:56 +0100
Vitamin-Deficiency Insomnia? Deficient in Evidence
While examining some of the latest writings on the Internet related to sleep, I encountered an article that piqued my curiosity. It discussed one of the most common sleep...
Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:34:29 +0100
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