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Lack of Sleep Makes Your Brain Hungry

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:21:34 +0000

New research from Uppsala University, Sweden, shows that a specific brain region that contributes to a person’s appetite sensation is more activated in response to food images after one night of...

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New Research: Identify and Treat Insomnia Early to Reduce Risk of Other Illnesses

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:23:19 +0000

Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder, but despite advances in diagnosis and management, it often goes unrecognized and untreated. Left untreated, insomnia increases the risk of developing other...

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Treatment with Light Benefits Alzheimer’s Patients

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:24:47 +0000

Exposure to light appears to have therapeutic effects on Alzheimer's disease patients, a Wayne State University researcher has found. read more

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National Consumer Research Institute Predicts Top Five Health Trends for 2012

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:57:52 +0000

The need for better sleep and a growing appetite for liquid energy shots and health-related smartphone apps are among the top consumer health trends expected to make headlines in 2012, according to a...

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Nap-Deprived Tots May Be Missing Out on More than Sleep, Says New Study

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:58:04 +0000

A new study led by the University of Colorado Boulder could be a wake-up call for parents of toddlers: Daytime naps for your kids may be more important than you think. read more

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Poor Sleep Linked to Increased Health and Behavior Problems in Young Diabetics

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:59:06 +0000

A new study suggests that young diabetics may be struggling to get a good night's sleep, resulting in worse control of their blood sugar, poorer school performance and misbehavior. read more

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Sleep Disorders Linked to Poor Health and Reduced Occupational Performance in Police Officers

admin — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:09:10 +0000

New research from Brigham and Women’s Hospital finds that 40 percent of officers screened positive for a sleep disorder. read more

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FAA Issues Final Rule on Pilot Fatigue

admin — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:10:26 +0000

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Acting Administrator Michael Huerta announced a sweeping final rule that overhauls commercial passenger airline...

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Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Increases Airflow During Sleep in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

admin — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:11:23 +0000

Hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) produced marked dose-related increases in airflow in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients without arousing them from sleep, according to a new study from the...

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Researchers Identify a Genetic Factor that Regulates How Long We Sleep

admin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:52:44 +0000

Legend has it that Napoleon never needed more than four hours of sleep at a stretch. Others only feel fully rested after 10 hours between the sheets. Clearly, individuals vary with respect to how...

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