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Childhood: Too Little Sleep May Pose Obesity RiskNew York Times Mon, 12 Nov 2007 7:28 PM PST Children who do not get enough sleep may increase their risk for obesity, a new study has found.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/13/health/research/13chil.htmlAASM: How You Eat This Thanksgiving May Affect The Quality Of Your SleepThanksgiving is a day in which people typically experience sleepiness after indulging themselves with a heavy meal. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), to help assure a good night of sleep on Thanksgiving, stay active in the afternoon and avoid eating a large meal too close to bedtime. [click link for full article]
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/88523.phpTeen sleep: Why is your teen so tired?Mayo Clinic Thu, 09 Aug 2007 9:38 PM PDT Teen sleep cycles may not match family and school schedules, but you can help them synchronize. You might start with bright morning light.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/teens-health/CC00019Diabetes might be linked with sleep apneaUPI Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:24 AM PDT A U.S. study suggested that people suffering from type 2 diabetes might be at an increased risk for obstructive sleep apnea.
http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/Science/2007/07/30/diabetes_might_be_linked_with_sleep_apnea/6037/Nasal cannula may be viable treatment for sufferers of sleep apneaEurekAlert! Sun, 15 Jul 2007 9:08 PM PDT Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have found that symptoms in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and hypopnea can be significantly reduced through treatment with nasal insufflation (TNI), using a nasal cannula to deliver warm, humidified air at a high flow rate.
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2007-07/ats-ncm071107.phpRepeated sleep loss affects ability to compensate for lost sleepNews-Medical-Net Wed, 04 Jul 2007 9:35 PM PDT We've all experienced that occasional all-too-short night of sleep -- staying out too late at a party on a weeknight, studying into the wee hours for a morning exam or being kept up during the night with a sick child.
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=27205Breastfeeding may help protect against a childhood sleep-related breathing disorderEurekAlert! Mon, 11 Jun 2007 1:12 AM PDT WESTCHESTER, Ill. ? A childhood sleep-related breathing disorder (SRBD) is known to have negative consequences on cognitive development, behavior, quality of life and utilization of health care resources.
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2007-06/aaos-bmh053007.phpSleep Apnea Increases Risk Of Heart Attack Or Death By 30 PercentMedical News Today Tue, 22 May 2007 5:04 AM PDT The nighttime breathing disorder known as obstructive sleep apnea increases a person's risk of having a heart attack or dying by 30% over a period of four to five years, according to a study presented at the American Thoracic Society 2007 International Conference. [click link for full article]
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=71575&nfid=rssfeedsSleep apnea patients have greatly increased risk of severe car crashesEurekAlert! Sun, 20 May 2007 8:26 AM PDT ATS 2007, SAN FRANCISCO?People with obstructive sleep apnea have a markedly increased risk of severe motor vehicle crashes involving personal injury, according to a study presented at the American Thoracic Society 2007 International Conference, on Sunday, May 20.
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2007-05/ats-sap051407.phpChildren from low income families have more sleep problemsNews-Medical-Net Sun, 06 May 2007 8:34 PM PDT Children from low income families have more sleep problems than children from middle class families, potentially impacting their health and performance at school, according to research that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 59th Annual Meeting in Boston, April 28 , May 5, 2007.
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=24656Study puts us one step closer to understanding the function of sleepEurekAlert! Mon, 30 Apr 2007 2:08 PM PDT MADISON - Sleep remains one of the big mysteries in biology. All animals sleep, and people who are deprived of sleep suffer physically, emotionally and intellectually. But nobody knows how sleep restores the brain.
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2007-04/uow-spu042707.phpSleep - a big part of memory and learningNews-Medical-Net Sun, 22 Apr 2007 4:29 PM PDT Memorizing a series of facts is one thing, understanding the big picture is quite another.
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=23992Restless Legs Syndrome May Boost Heart RiskWebMD Mon, 09 Apr 2007 2:21 PM PDT Patients with restless legs syndrome have blood pressure elevations during sleep that could lead to heart disease, researchers say.
http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/news/20070409/restless_legs_syndrome_heart_risk_tied?src=RSS_PUBLICOlder Men's Sleep Affects Testosterone LevelsMedicineNet.com Tue, 03 Apr 2007 12:31 PM PDT Title: Older Men's Sleep Affects Testosterone Levels Category: Health News Created: 4/3/2007 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 4/3/2007
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=80197Children's IQs Can Be Impaired As Much By Sleep Disorders As By Lead ExposureMedical News Today Mon, 19 Mar 2007 5:11 AM PDT Three decades ago, medical investigators began sounding the alarm about how lead exposure causes IQ deficits in children. Today, researchers at the University of Virginia Health System say children with sleep disorders can face similar risks of intellectual impairment.UVa researchers have been studying sleep disturbances in children with enlarged tonsils and adenoids for the past seven years. ...
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=65227&nfid=rssfeedsObstructive Sleep Apnea Patients Show Silent Brain Infarction LesionsMedical News Today Sat, 17 Mar 2007 0:13 AM PDT Patients with moderate to severe sleep apnea who have significantly higher serum levels of inflammatory markers that serve as precursors to coronary artery disease, as well as lesions associated with silent brain infarction, have an elevated risk of stroke, according to a group of Japanese medical researchers. [click link for full article]
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=65437&nfid=rssfeedsSleep apnea common, but undiagnosed, among pacemaker patientsEurekAlert! Mon, 12 Mar 2007 1:17 PM PDT Almost 60 percent of pacemaker patients had undiagnosed sleep apnea -- possibly contributing to their heart disease -- researchers reported in a small study in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2007-03/aha-sac030807.phpFDA says pills can cause 'sleep-driving'AP via Yahoo! News Wed, 14 Mar 2007 9:16 AM PDT All sleeping pills, including the blockbusters Ambien and Lunesta, may sometimes cause a bizarre but dangerous side effect — sleep-driving, the Food and Drug Administration warned Wednesday.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070314/ap_on_he_me/sleep_drug_warning_4Most Women Have Sleep ProblemsMost Women Have Sleep Problems MedicineNet.com Wed, 07 Mar 2007 12:32 PM PST Title: Most Women Have Sleep Problems Category: Health News Created: 3/7/2007 Last Editorial Review: 3/7/2007
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=79701New study in the journal Sleep finds that sleepy driver near-misses may predict accident risksEurekAlert! Thu, 01 Mar 2007 3:02 AM PST WESTCHESTER, Ill. – Getting behind the wheel on an insufficient amount of sleep poses a significant risk to not only the driver, but to others sharing the road.
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2007-03/aaos-nsi022707.phpJournal Sleep: Sleep deprivation affects moral judgmentEurekAlert! Thu, 01 Mar 2007 3:02 AM PST WESTCHESTER, Ill. – Research has shown that bad sleep can adversely affect a person's physical health and emotional well-being. However, the amount of sleep one gets can also influence his or her decision-making.
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2007-03/aaos-jss022707.phpSleep Disturbances Affect Classroom PerformanceMedical News Today Sun, 18 Feb 2007 6:11 AM PST As a night of bad sleep can have an adverse effect on an adult's performance at work the next day, an insufficient amount of rest can also have a negative impact on how well middle or high school students perform in the classroom. [click link for full article]
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=63144&nfid=rssfeedsSnoring, short bed time impact kids' mental skillsReuters via Yahoo! News Mon, 05 Feb 2007 8:31 AM PST Among a group of children with enlarged tonsils and adenoids who were suspected of having disordered breathing during sleep, those who snored a lot and spent less time in bed did less well on certain mental tests, according to a new study.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070205/hl_nm/snoring_bedtime_dc_1Less sleep may lead to heart diseaseHindustan Times Tue, 23 Jan 2007 3:55 AM PST Scrimping on sleep to watch a late night movie or complete some pending work might seem like a good way to pack more into your day. But did you know that unintentionally you’re inviting a range of significant health problems?
http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1908687,001100020017.htmTips on dealing with those sleepless nightsDetroit News Mon, 22 Jan 2007 11:34 PM PST I f you find yourself dragging through your days, it may be because you aren't getting enough sleep.
http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070123/LIFESTYLE02/701230409Heart disease and poor sleep seem to go together --- HealthandAgeHealthandAge Fri, 12 Jan 2007 3:44 AM PST There is a two-way link between poor sleep and heart disease, say doctors at Harvard Medical School. Poor sleep has long been linked to problems such as high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes, say doctors at Harvard Medical School.
http://www.healthandage.com/public/news/10320/Heart-disease-and-poor-sleep-seem-to-go-together.html12 Million Can't Sleep, Can't Sit With Restless Legs SyndromeABC News Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder characterized by an uncontrollable urge to move when at rest.
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=2779626&page=1&CMP=OTC-RSSFeeds0312Patients with sleep apnea see cognitive boost after 3 months of continuous positive airway pressureNews-Medical-Net Tue, 02 Jan 2007 12:44 PM PST Patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may improve their memory by using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=21264Journal Sleep: Link between insomnia and hypersomnia, depression in childrenEurekAlert! Sun, 31 Dec 2006 9:12 PM PST WESTCHESTER, Ill. – According to a study published in the January 1st issue of the journal SLEEP, sleep-disturbed children are more severely depressed and have more depressive symptoms and comorbid anxiety disorders compared with children without sleep disturbance.
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2007-01/aaos-jsl122706.phpJournal Sleep: Narcolepsy may be caused by environmental exposuresEurekAlert! Mon, 01 Jan 2007 3:09 AM PST WESTCHESTER, Ill. – In a possible contradiction to common belief that a person's body mass index, immune responses and stressful life events are factors that may cause narcolepsy, a comprehensive review published in the January 1st issue of the journal SLEEP finds that, as with other diseases characterized by selective cell loss, narcolepsy may be caused by environmental exposures before the age ...
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2007-01/aaos-jsn122706.phpBehavioral-Educational Intervention May Improve The Sleep Of New Mothers And Their BabiesMedical News Today Thu, 07 Dec 2006 1:08 PM PST Following the birth of a baby, it is common for new mothers to awaken to the sound of their baby's cry several times a night. Constantly getting out of bed to tend to their baby's needs causes a disruption in the mother's sleep, which may affect her physical and emotional well-being the next day. [click link for full article]
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=58445&nfid=rssfeedsLink Between Daytime Sleepiness In Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients And Impaired Cardiac FunctionMedical News Today Tue, 05 Dec 2006 0:11 AM PST New studies in the December 1st issue of the journal SLEEP report the following findings: OSA Patients with Daytime Sleepiness More Likely to Experience Heart Problems Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a sleep related breathing disorder that causes your body to stop breathing during sleep, can disturb your sleep numerous times on any given night. [click link for full article]
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=58117&nfid=rssfeedsOSA and the heart problems it can lead to; Improving new mothers and their babies' sleepEurekAlert! Fri, 01 Dec 2006 3:10 AM PST Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a sleep related breathing disorder that causes your body to stop breathing during sleep, can disturb your sleep numerous times on any given night. As a result, you may experience daytime sleepiness.
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2006-12/aaos-oat112006.phpHealth and Science: The science behind post-Thanksgiving-dinner sleepinessThe Heights Mon, 20 Nov 2006 7:21 AM PST The occurrence of insomnia seems to significantly wane during the Thanksgiving holiday. The iconic Thanksgiving food, turkey, has often been credited with bizarrely inducing sleep after the day's feast. This curious phenomenon has been investigated by scientists and non-scientists alike.
http://www.bcheights.com/media/storage/paper144/news/2006/11/20/Marketplace/Health.And.Science.The.Science.Behind.PostThanksgiviSleep Apnea Patients At Higher Risk For Deadly Heart Disease, Says New SLU ResearchMedical News Today Sat, 18 Nov 2006 5:13 AM PST People with sleep apnea could also be at risk for a particular kind of deadly heart arrhythmia, finds Saint Louis University researchers. They presented the findings at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions meeting in Chicago.Researchers looked at 134 patients with coronary heart disease who hadn't been diagnosed with a sleep disorder. [click link for full article]
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=56643&nfid=rssfeedsChildren's sleep difficulties: Reports differ from children to parentsEurekAlert! Mon, 13 Nov 2006 9:22 PM PST Elementary-school-aged children commonly experience sleep problems, but little research has addressed the reasons behind this phenomenon. A new study finds that children of this age say they have sleep difficulties much more often than their parents report such problems.
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2006-11/sfri-csd110906.phpChild obesity in sleep loss linkBBC News Thu, 19 Oct 2006 0:19 AM PDT A leading UK expert in childhood obesity says there is now clear evidence a lack of sleep could be partly to blame.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6064832.stmBeat those bedtime battles with 'sleep training'News-Medical-Net Mon, 16 Oct 2006 3:56 AM PDT The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has found, following a review of 52 studies, that behavioral strategies can help children learn to fall asleep, and stay asleep.
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=20491Eye on Health: Sleep Apnea in ChildrenKXMA-TV Dickinson Mon, 25 Sep 2006 9:48 PM PDT Over the years, we've heard time and time again that it's important to get plenty of sleep. Physicians recommend at least eight hours a night...even more for young children.
http://www.kxma.com/getARticle.asp?ArticleId=48077Pediatric Sleep ApneaNewswise Sun, 17 Sep 2006 6:24 AM PDT Children with obstructive sleep apnea have a poor health status similar to those with chronic medical conditions like rheumatoid arthritis.
http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/523375/?sc=rsmnSymptoms Of Sleep-Disordered Breathing Common Among AdolescentsMedical News Today Wed, 06 Sep 2006 0:11 AM PDT Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) has symptoms that appear to be common among adolescents, which can lead to both short- and long-term adverse problems if left untreated, including excessive daytime sleepiness, poor academic performance and ADHD, according to a study published in the September 1st issue of the journal SLEEP. Eric O. [click link for full article]
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=51225&nfid=rssfeedsComplex sleep apnea resistant to standard treatmentNews-Medical-Net Mon, 04 Sep 2006 3:16 AM PDT Researchers at the Mayo Clinic in the U.S. have identified a new form of sleep apnea that may be resistant to standard treatment for the condition.
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=19812Common Sleep Disorder Hinders School PerformanceNewswise Mon, 28 Aug 2006 7:24 AM PDT Sleep disordered breathing in children can lead to poor grades in school. The disorder is most frequently caused by obstruction of the breathing passage by the presence of large tonsils and undetected adenoids. Snoring is a major symptom. Treatment may include surgery to remove these obstructions.
http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/523025/?sc=rsmnBack-to-School Means Adjusting Kids' 'Sleep Clocks'MedicineNet.com Mon, 21 Aug 2006 3:28 PM PDT Title: Back-to-School Means Adjusting Kids' 'Sleep Clocks' Category: Health News Created: 8/21/2006 1:57:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 8/21/2006 1:56:43 AM
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=63626Study links asthma to increased risk for sleep apnea in young womenStudy links asthma to increased risk for sleep apnea in young women EurekAlert! Tue, 15 Aug 2006 6:16 AM PDT Cincinnati -- Researchers from the University of Cincinnati (UC) and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) have found that young women with asthma are twice as likely to have symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea--a condition that often goes undetected in women--compared with those who do not have asthma.
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2006-08/uoc-sla081406.phpSleep Problems Linked To Truck Drivers' Performance Behind The WheelMedical News Today Tue, 15 Aug 2006 2:09 PM PDT Truck drivers who have severe sleep apnea or who sleep less than five hours each night while at home are more likely to suffer from sleepiness, performance impairment and decreased task vigilance while behind the wheel. [click link for full article]
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=49707&nfid=rssfeedsHow To Get A Good Night's SleepMedical News Today Sat, 12 Aug 2006 8:10 PM PDT Short on sleep? According to sleep experts, people are sleeping less than they used to and the "sleep debt" can take a toll on your health, relationships and work performance. Despite the popular notion that you need less sleep as you get older, sleep needs generally remain constant throughout adulthood. And sleep loss can take a real toll on your health. [click link for full article]
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=49470&nfid=rssfeedsThe A-B-Zzzs of Healthy Back-to-school Sleep HabitsNewswise Mon, 07 Aug 2006 5:15 AM PDT While some children transition rather quickly into a back-to-school sleep schedule, others may struggle with new bed times and wake-up times. A U-M expert explains how parents can help ease their children into a routine sleep schedule so they'll be well-rested and ready to learn at school.
http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/522402/?sc=rsmnWant to stay slim? Sleep moreNew Kerala Tue, 01 Aug 2006 1:13 AM PDT New York: Women who get good night sleep are likely to become slim, according to a latest study that brings more evidences about the positive effect of fine night rest on health.
http://www.newkerala.com/news3.php?action=fullnews&id=25Sleep Strengthens Memories And Makes Them Resistant To Interfering InformationMedical News Today Thu, 13 Jul 2006 0:03 AM PDT Researchers have uncovered new evidence that sleep improves the brain's ability to remember information. Their findings demonstrate that memories of recently learned word pairs are improved if sleep intervenes between learning and testing and that this benefit is most pronounced when memory is challenged by competing information. [click link for full article]
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=46973&nfid=rssfeedsSleep Deprivation Doubles Risks Of Obesity In Both Children And AdultsScience Daily Thu, 13 Jul 2006 5:36 AM PDT Research by Warwick Medical School at the University of Warwick has found that sleep deprivation is associated with an almost a two-fold increased risk of being obese for both children and adults.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/07/060713081140.htmFixing sleep habits can help with headachesKING 5 Seattle Thu, 06 Jul 2006 7:09 PM PDT Get a good nights' sleep and you could help end your headache pain. It sounds like advice you might get from your mother, but now there's scientific research to back it up.
http://www.king5.com/health/stories/NW_070606HEKsleep_headachesSW.306fa556.htmlCognitive behavioral therapy appears more effective than sleep medication for treating insomniaEurekAlert! Tue, 27 Jun 2006 1:13 PM PDT Patients with insomnia who implemented cognitive behavioral therapy interventions such as relaxation techniques had greater improvement in their sleep than patients who received the sleep medication zopiclone, according to a study in the June 28 issue of JAMA.
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2006-06/jaaj-cbt062206.phpSnoring Costs Over $88 Billion in Lost Productivity, Health Care CostsInsurance Journal Thu, 08 Jun 2006 11:49 AM PDT Patients who suffer from snoring and sleep apnea also may be suffering from depression and anxiety, and could have trouble concentrating at work, according to a new study. The result -- a cost to the
http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2006/06/08/69294.htmTonsil, Adenoid Removal Results In Better Sleep, Behavior For Children With Sleep Disordered BreathingMedical News Today Tue, 30 May 2006 0:07 AM PDT An adenotonsillectomy, or surgical removal of the tonsils and adenoids, leads to an improvement in behavior and sleep for pediatric patients diagnosed with sleep disordered breathing has been revealed in a study from the University of Kansas Medical Center and School of medicine. [click link for full article]
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=44211&nfid=rssfeedsNew procedure looks to end sleep apneaNews 14 Carolina Sun, 21 May 2006 9:08 AM PDT (LOS ANGELES) - Sleep apnea is a tiring disorder that causes people to stop breathing while they sleep. In the United States, one in every 20 men and one in every 30 women live with it. Now, a new procedure may put an end to this exhausting condition.
http://rdu.news14.com/content/health_and_fitness/?ArID=84800&SecID=376Apnea linked to diabetes?The Herald-Mail Mon, 22 May 2006 4:48 AM PDT People diagnosed with sleep apnea go to bed knowing that they might stop breathing dozens if not hundreds of times throughout the night. Their condition can leave them feeling tired or irritable in the morning and increase their risk of developing high blood pressure and heart disease.
http://www.herald-mail.com/?module=displaystory&story_id=138455&format=htmlSleep-disordered breathing doubles risk of nocturnal arrhythmiaMedical Post Online Mon, 01 May 2006 6:22 PM PDT CLEVELAND | Researchers at Case Western Reserve University here report that individuals with severe sleep-disordered breathing have two- to fourfold higher odds of complex arrhythmias than those without sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) even after adjustment for potential confounders.
http://www.medicalpost.com/mpcontent/article.jsp?content=20060501_175548_4196In the Genes: When the Littlest Family Member Snores, TooNew York Times Tue, 11 Apr 2006 9:19 PM PDT Children who snore are almost three times as likely as others to have parents who snore.
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/11/health/11gene.html?ex=1144987200&en=ce789809774adcb9&ei=5087%0A70 million in U.S. have sleep disordersAmerican Psychological Association Fri, 07 Apr 2006 6:29 AM PDT WASHINGTON, Apr 5, 2006 (UPI via COMTEX) -- The U.S. Institute of Health estimates as many as 70 million people in the United States suffer from chronic, treatable sleep disorders.
http://www.psycport.com/showArticle.cfm?xmlFile=comtex_2006_04_05_up_0000-2376-bc-us-insomnia.xml&provider=United%20Press%20InteHyperactivity, Sleepiness, And ADHD Often Improved After TonsillectomyMedical News Today Sat, 08 Apr 2006 1:06 AM PDT In fact, about half of the children in the study who were found to have Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder before tonsil surgery no longer met criteria for this diagnosis one year later. Other cognitive and behavioral issues also improved.On the whole, the 78 children who had their tonsils out were much more likely than a comparison group of 27 children to have had behavior and sleep
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=40958&nfid=rssfeedsTonsil-Adenoid Surgery May Help Behavior, TooNew York Times Fri, 07 Apr 2006 9:15 PM PDT Researchers have found strong evidence that removing the tonsils and adenoids can help relieve childhood behavioral or attention problems.
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/04/health/04tons.html?ex=1144641600&en=62f173af12fd6a0b&ei=5087Kids Behave and Sleep Better After Tonsillectomy, Study ShowsNewswise Sun, 02 Apr 2006 10:23 PM PDT A new study finds that children who have surgery to remove their tonsils are very likely to behave and sleep better one year later. Half of the children in the study who were found to have ADHD before tonsil surgery no longer met criteria for this diagnosis one year later. Other cognitive and behavioral issues also improved.
http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/519166/?sc=rsmnThe Less A Child Sleeps, The More Overweight He Or She Is Likely To BecomeMedical News Today Fri, 31 Mar 2006 3:07 PM PST The less a child sleeps, the more likely he or she is to become overweight, researchers from Université Laval's Faculty of Medicine report in an article published in the latest edition of the International Journal of Obesity. The risk of becoming overweight is 3.5 times higher in children who get less sleep than in those who sleep a lot, according to researchers Jean-Philippe Chaput, Marc Brunet,
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=40606&nfid=rssfeedsSleep apnea treatment benefits the heartEurekAlert! Thu, 30 Mar 2006 1:07 PM PST (BETHESDA, MD) – Patients with obstructive sleep apnea have enlarged and thickened hearts that pump less effectively, but the heart abnormalities improve with use of a device that helps patients breathe better during sleep, according to a new study in the April 4, 2006, issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2006-03/acoc-sat033006.phpDon't underestimate the power of your pillowSalem Statesman Journal Mon, 27 Mar 2006 3:36 AM PST Odds are, you're not paying too much attention to the pillow you cradle your head on night after night. But maybe you should. Using the wrong kind of pillow or one that is just worn out not only can lead to a poor night's sleep but also can contribute to body aches, allergies and asthma.
http://www.statesmanjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060327/HEALTH/603270329Expert: Prescription Sleep Aids Not Always Best for InsomniacsNewswise Sat, 25 Mar 2006 5:29 PM PST Studies show that many Americans are struggling to get a good night's sleep, but seeing a doctor for an instant insomnia "cure," however, shouldn't be the first course of action, says a Purdue University expert.
http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/519077/?sc=rsmnSleep Is As Important As Diet And Exercise (Only Easier!)Medical News Today Sat, 25 Mar 2006 1:04 PM PST An estimated 47 million American adults may be putting themselves atrisk for injury as well as health and behavior problems because theyaren't meeting their minimum sleep needs in order to be fully alertthe next day, according to polls by the National Sleep Foundation(NSF). What are "minimum sleep needs"? Sleep experts agree most adults needbetween seven and nine hours of sleep, on average each
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