When Sleep Suffers, So Does Decisiveness
Health - November 21, 2009
Not being well-rested can be dangerous for those whose jobs require quick reactions, researchers say
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Kidney Transplant, Sleep Disorder May Add Up to Trouble
Health - November 19, 2009
Heart disease, stroke more likely for organ recipients with sleep apnea, study finds
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Sounds May Help Solidify Memories While Asleep
Health - November 19, 2009
Deep sleep is an important time for consolidating memories, researchers find
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Good Sleepers More Likely to Eat Right
Health - November 6, 2009
Adequate shuteye is linked to healthier food choices in study
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Health Tip: Create Baby's Bedtime Routine
Health - November 5, 2009
Better habits usually mean a better night's sleep
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Without Job Stress, Retirees Sleep Better
Health - November 5, 2009
Those who left demanding jobs report the most improvement, study finds
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Computer Science Provides a Better Way to Test for Sleep Apnea
Science - November 4, 2009
Some 24 percent of men and 9 percent of woman suffer from this sleeping disorder.
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Sleepy Drivers a Menace on the Road
Health - November 4, 2009
Close to 2 million crashes, close calls linked to drowsy motorists, survey suggests
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Health Buzz: Statins May Prevent Flu Deaths and Other Health News
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Health - October 30, 2009
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When Clocks Change, Body May Need Time to Adjust
Health - October 30, 2009
Sleep expert offers tips for those thrown off schedule by Daylight Saving Time
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Millions of Americans Don't Get Enough Sleep
Health - October 29, 2009
Seven hours of rest a night is important for good health, expert says
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Let Kids Sleep Late on Weekends to Fight Fat: Study
Health - October 28, 2009
Too little shuteye contributes to obesity, researchers say
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Sleep Apnea Episodes May Trigger Irregular Heartbeat
Health - October 26, 2009
Study found 18-fold higher incidence of atrial fibrillation, other arrhythmias
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Health Tip: Leave Jet Lag Behind
Health - October 26, 2009
Suggestions to prevent it on your next trip
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Constant Light Linked to Symptoms of Depression
Health - October 23, 2009
Unnatural light cycles could have health consequences, study finds
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Health Tip: Putting Baby to Bed
Health - October 19, 2009
Suggestions for a safe night's rest
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Shared Bed May Raise SIDS Risk
Health - October 14, 2009
Parental use of alcohol, drugs noted in about a third of deaths, study finds
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Lack of Sleep Could be Deadly
Science - October 10, 2009
Getting too little sleep can impair body and brain, and could even be deadly.
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Older Women May Sleep Better Than Men
Health - October 1, 2009
But many think they get less sleep than they actually do, study finds
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Health Tip: Get Enough Sleep
Health - September 29, 2009
It can help prevent chronic disease
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When Pounds Go, Sleep Apnea May Improve
Health - September 28, 2009
10 percent weight loss increases remission odds, but any amount helps, experts say
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Sleep Deprivation Might Lead to Alzheimer's
Health - September 24, 2009
Research in mice suggests that suspect plaques build up during waking hours
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Infant Head-Flattening Linked to Ear Infections
Health - September 24, 2009
Recommended back-sleeping could have downside, study suggests
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Insulin-Linked Genes Tied to Body's Internal Clock
Health - September 17, 2009
Discovery could shed light on conditions related to sleep-wake cycle
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