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Science - November 4, 2009
Some 24 percent of men and 9 percent of woman suffer from this sleeping disorder.
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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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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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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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Suffer From Insomnia? Try Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Lindsay Lyon
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Health - September 8, 2009
Finding good CBT remains a challenge, but online therapy might be one solution.
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Chemotherapy Linked to Sleep-Wake Cycle Disruptions
Health - September 1, 2009
Biological clock out of sync in patients being treated for breast cancer, study finds
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Lessons From Michael Jackson's Death: 9 Safe Ways to Help Cure Insomnia
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January W. Payne
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Health - August 25, 2009
For insomnia treatment, avoid daytime naps and caffeine and alcohol near bedtime, other tips.
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7 Things That Make Sleep Apnea Worse
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Lindsay Lyon
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Health - August 24, 2009
Why sleep apnea is a problem and what you can do to avoid or improve it.
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Sleep Apnea Raises Risk of Death, Especially for Men: Report
Health - August 18, 2009
Major study links disordered breathing to deadly cardiovascular complications
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Stress, Bad Bedtime Habits Cause Insomnia
Health - July 24, 2009
For a good night's sleep, follow these expert tips
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Sleep Benefits From Tonsillectomy Peak at 6 Months
Health - July 21, 2009
For kids with breathing issues, having tonsils removed helps most right after surgery
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Sleep Disorders Linked to Arrhythmias
Health - June 23, 2009
Older men with breathing irregularities are at greater risk of heart-rhythm abnormality: study
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Partner's Support Helps Men Adhere to Apnea Treatment
Health - June 12, 2009
Positive airway pressure therapy works best when couple works together, research shows
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Sleep Training Provides Much-Needed Shut-Eye
Health - June 12, 2009
Cognitive behavior therapy helps those with chronic insomnia: study
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Neck Size May Affect Severity of Sleep Apnea
Health - June 10, 2009
Even non-obese people are at risk, researchers find
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In Some Insomnia Patients, Brain Just Won't Shut Down
Health - June 9, 2009
Abnormal levels of a neurochemical are linked to sleep disorder, study finds
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Many Overweight Kids Not Getting a Good Night's Sleep
Health - June 3, 2009
Obesity may play a role in sleep-disordered breathing, researchers say
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Among Obese Diabetics, Sleep Apnea May Be Common
Health - May 22, 2009
Study finds, though, that disorder often goes undiagnosed
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New Options Offered for Sleep Apnea
Health - May 18, 2009
No 'magic bullet,' experts say, but alternatives may help some
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How Sleep Sex (and Other Parasomnias) Can Get You in Trouble with the Law
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Lindsay Lyon
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Health - May 8, 2009
Criminal cases sometimes arise when people with these strange disorders act out while asleep.
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7 Criminal Cases That Invoked the 'Sleepwalking Defense'
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Lindsay Lyon
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Health - May 8, 2009
Defense lawyers blamed these violent crimes on unconscious acts performed by a sleeping defendant
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Exercising Throat Muscles May Relieve Sleep Apnea
Health - May 8, 2009
Workout regimen for the upper airway may improve sleep disorder symptoms, study finds
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When Sleep Problems Become Legal Problems, Neuroscience Can Help
By
Lindsay Lyon
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Health - May 8, 2009
Sleepwalking, sleep driving, and other "parasomnias" can get you entangled with the law.
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Seniors Cope With Sleep Loss Better Than Young Adults
Health - May 7, 2009
But those who unintentionally doze off in daytime should see a doctor, study concludes
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