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Is Better Performance Just a Dream Away?

Matthew — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:33:59 +0000

According to a recent article in the New York Times, researchers from the University of California, San Diego, found a correlation between naps containing a significant amount of rapid eye movement...

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So You've Been Diagnosed with Sleep Apnea

Matthew — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:22:49 +0000

Check out our new Ask the Expert article, in which Dr. Helene A. Emsellem, director of the Center for Sleep and Wake Disorders in Chevy Chase, MD, answers common questions about Continuous Positive...

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Sleep Could Improve Long-Term Memory

Matthew — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:39:20 +0000

Do you struggle with a forgetful memory? The best solution may be a good night’s sleep. A recent study conducted at MIT confirmed that sleep is essential for the storage of long-term memories,...

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New Rules Needed to Reduce Pilot Fatigue

Matthew — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:04:10 +0000

The Federal Aviation Administration stated on Wednesday that recommendations for new rules aimed at limiting pilot fatigue need to be submitted by Sept. 1, according to a recent USA Today article. ...

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The Art of Sleeping Upright

Matthew — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:19:00 +0000

Plenty of animals can sleep upright, such as horses and various livestock. But what about people? According to a recent BBC News article, it's possible but not always comfortable.

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'Sleeping On It' Could Improve Creativity

Matthew — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:20:49 +0000

Whenever you're facing a problem or tough decision, you might get the following advice from a friend: "Sleep on it." According to new findings published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of...

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A Look at the Future of CPAP

Matthew — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:18:16 +0000

Check out our new Ask the Expert article, in which we talk to Colin Sullivan, M.B.B.S., Ph.D, FRACP – the inventor of continuous positive airway pressure. CPAP is the leading therapy for sleep...

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Post Writer Talks About Apnea Diagnosis

Matthew — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:39:17 +0000

A recent article in the Washington Post highlights Post staff writer Valerie Strauss' experience with being diagnosed with sleep apnea. Strauss — "a somewhat trim, 53-year-old woman," according...

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Dr. Allan Pack to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

Matthew — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:54:15 +0000

The National Sleep Foundation is proud to announce that Dr. Allan I. Pack will be the 2010 recipient of its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Pack is well-known for his outstanding...

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No Correlation Found Between Exercise, Total Sleep Time

Matthew — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:32:10 +0000

The amount of energy you expend during the day may have nothing to do with the amount of sleep you get, according to a study presented at SLEEP 2009. Researchers at Walter Reed Army Medical Center...

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