Saturday, November 21, 2009

sleep

When Sleep Suffers, So Does Decisiveness

Not being well-rested can be dangerous for those whose jobs require quick reactions, researchers say more >>

Kidney Transplant, Sleep Disorder May Add Up to Trouble

Heart disease, stroke more likely for organ recipients with sleep apnea, study finds more >>

Sounds May Help Solidify Memories While Asleep

Deep sleep is an important time for consolidating memories, researchers find more >>

Good Sleepers More Likely to Eat Right

Adequate shuteye is linked to healthier food choices in study more >>

Health Tip: Create Baby's Bedtime Routine

Better habits usually mean a better night's sleep more >>

Without Job Stress, Retirees Sleep Better

Those who left demanding jobs report the most improvement, study finds more >>

Computer Science Provides a Better Way to Test for Sleep Apnea

Some 24 percent of men and 9 percent of woman suffer from this sleeping disorder. more >>

Sleepy Drivers a Menace on the Road

Close to 2 million crashes, close calls linked to drowsy motorists, survey suggests more >>

Health Buzz: Statins May Prevent Flu Deaths and Other Health News

Also: Should parental alienation be a mental health disorder? And 10 ways to get better sleep more >>

When Clocks Change, Body May Need Time to Adjust

Sleep expert offers tips for those thrown off schedule by Daylight Saving Time more >>

Millions of Americans Don't Get Enough Sleep

Seven hours of rest a night is important for good health, expert says more >>

Let Kids Sleep Late on Weekends to Fight Fat: Study

Too little shuteye contributes to obesity, researchers say more >>

Sleep Apnea Episodes May Trigger Irregular Heartbeat

Study found 18-fold higher incidence of atrial fibrillation, other arrhythmias more >>

Health Tip: Leave Jet Lag Behind

Suggestions to prevent it on your next trip more >>

Constant Light Linked to Symptoms of Depression

Unnatural light cycles could have health consequences, study finds more >>

Health Tip: Putting Baby to Bed

Suggestions for a safe night's rest more >>

Shared Bed May Raise SIDS Risk

Parental use of alcohol, drugs noted in about a third of deaths, study finds more >>

Brain Studies May Reveal the Purpose of Sleep

Lack of Sleep Could be Deadly

Getting too little sleep can impair body and brain, and could even be deadly. more >>

Older Women May Sleep Better Than Men

But many think they get less sleep than they actually do, study finds more >>

Health Tip: Get Enough Sleep

It can help prevent chronic disease more >>

When Pounds Go, Sleep Apnea May Improve

10 percent weight loss increases remission odds, but any amount helps, experts say more >>

Sleep Deprivation Might Lead to Alzheimer's

Research in mice suggests that suspect plaques build up during waking hours more >>

Infant Head-Flattening Linked to Ear Infections

Recommended back-sleeping could have downside, study suggests more >>

Insulin-Linked Genes Tied to Body's Internal Clock

Discovery could shed light on conditions related to sleep-wake cycle more >>

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