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REM sleep associated with overweight in children and adolescents
Short sleep time is associated with overweight in children and adolescents, a core aspect of which may be attributed to reduced REM sleep, according to a research abstract that will be presented on Thursday at SLEEP 2008, the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS). view more (2008-06-12)
Socioeconomic status, gender and marital status influence sleep disturbances
Increased sleep disturbances are associated with lower education, income or being unmarried or unemployed. Disturbances are much more likely in multiracial individuals. view more (2009-06-10)
New study in the journal Sleep finds that sleep duration raises the risk for diabetes
The most common factors believed to contribute to diabetes are a decreased amount of physical activity and access to highly palatable processed foods. view more (2007-12-03)
Didgeridoo playing improves your sleep
Regular didgeridoo playing reduces snoring and daytime sleepiness, finds a study published online by the BMJ today. view more (2005-12-23)
Abnormal sleep patterns appear common in children with Down syndrome
More than half of children with Down syndrome may have abnormal sleep patterns and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, and parents may not be able to determine whether their children are among those with sleep difficulties. view more (2006-04-18)
Going to bed late may affect the health, academic performance of college students
College students who go to bed late are more likely to have poor quality sleep, which may affect their mental health and academic performance. view more (2007-06-13)
Adolescent obesity linked to reduced sleep caused by technology use and caffeine
According to a research abstract that will be presented on Tuesday, June 9, at SLEEP 2009, the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, adolescent obesity is associated with having less sleep. view more (2009-06-09)
Sleep-related breathing disorder common among aggressive, bullying schoolchildren
Aggressive behavior and bullying, common among schoolchildren, are likely to have multiple causes, one of which may be an undiagnosed sleep-related breathing disorder (SRBD). view more (2007-06-13)
Java and nighttime jobs don't mix: study
Night-shift workers should avoid drinking coffee if they wish to improve their sleep, according to research published in the journal Sleep Medicine. view more (2009-11-04)
More than 6 months of hormone therapy doesn't help prostate cancer patients live longer
Prostate cancer patients treated with either radiation or surgery who use hormone therapy for longer than six months do not survive any longer than patients who use the treatment for a shorter amount of time. view more (2006-11-06)
Too much or too little sleep increases risk of diabetes
Researchers at Université Laval's Faculty of Medicine have found that people who sleep too much or not enough are at greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance. view more (2009-04-22)
Imagery rehearsal therapy improves sleep in insomniacs
In a study that insomniacs may find welcoming, imagery rehearsal therapy (IRT) has been shown to subjectively improve their ability to get a good night's sleep. view more (2007-06-13)
Excessive gaming associated with poor sleep hygiene and increased sleepiness
Computer/console gamers who play for more than seven hours a week and who identify their gaming as an addiction sleep less during the weekdays and experience greater sleepiness than casual or non-gamers. view more (2009-06-08)
Sleep may be important in regulating emotional responses
Seep selectively preservers memories that are emotionally salient and relevant to future goals when sleep follows soon after learning. Effects persist for as long as four months after the memory is created. view more (2009-06-11)
Reduced sleep quality can aggravate pre-existing psychological conditions
Disturbed sleep is a commonly reported symptom among individuals diagnosed with anxiety disorders. view more (2007-06-13)
Cognitive behavioral therapy is an effective treatment for chronic insomnia
A majority of people experiencing chronic insomnia can experience a normalization of sleep parameters through the use of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). view more (2009-06-09)
Actigraphy is a useful way to assess and manage sleep disorders
Actigraphy, the use of a portable device that records movement over extended periods of time, and has been used extensively in the study of sleep and circadian rhythms, provides an acceptably accurate estimate of sleep patterns in normal, healthy adult populations and in-patients suspected of certain sleep disorders. view more (2007-04-02)
Sleep strengthens your memory
Sleep not only protects memories from outside interferences, but also helps strengthen them, according to research that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 59th Annual Meeting in Boston, April 28 - May 5, 2007. view more (2007-04-25)
Epilepsy linked to social deprivation
People who are socially and economically disadvantaged are more likely to develop epilepsy than those who are not, conclude researchers in this week's BMJ. They identified all new cases of epilepsy in 20 general practices in London and south east England over an 18 or 24 month period. All patients were categorised using a standard measure of... view more... (2002-10-30)
New groundbreaking treatment for oxygen-deprived newborns
Until now immediate cooling of the newborn infant was the only treatment that could possibly prevent brain damage following oxygen deprivation during delivery. view more (2009-08-11)
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