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SLEEP DISORDERS - NEWS CENTER |
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 Bad Habits and the 'Goldilocks' of Sleep
May 13, 2008
You'll probably agree that getting enough sleep is important for good health. But, when it comes to sleep, how do you know if the number of hours you're getting is too much, too little, or just right?
Breathing Disturbances during Sleep Increase with Age
February 14, 2008
Researchers at the Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston , have reported in the journal Sleep that advancing age is linked with increased sleep disturbances, largely due to breathing problems.
Shortage of Sleep Promotes Hypertension
November 28, 2007
British civil servants (government office workers) provided the database for an interesting survey. Over 10,000 civil servants aged 35 to 55 at baseline had further assessments after 2 and 7 years. Blood pressure was measured at each assessment, and sleep duration at the 7-year exam. The findings of this study - the Whitehall II Study - were reported in the journal Hypertension.
Daylight Saving Time is a trigger for dealing with sleep issues
March 9, 2007
This weekend sees the earliest ever return to Daylight Saving Time, and time to focus upon insomnia.
Heart defect plays a role in sleep apnea
December 28, 2006
Study shows that a heart defect makes sleep apnea worse through contributing to oxygen deprivation.
Sleep apnea results from fluid displacement problem
December 20, 2006
Fluid displacement from legs to neck contributes to sleep apnea, according to new experiments.
Insomnia is turning people toward alternative therapy
September 22, 2006
More than 1.6 million US adults are on alternative therapy to treat insomnia, according to a survey.
Study shows that allergic rhinitis is linked to insomnia
September 22, 2006
Allergic rhinitis is associated with insomnia and impaired sleep quality, say researchers.
Complex sleep apnea is described by Mayo Clinic researchers
September 5, 2006
A new type of sleep apnea, which is not responsive to conventional treatment, has now been discovered.
Eszopiclone, a new sleeping drug, improves sleep among elderly patients
August 2, 2006
The largest sleep lab-based trial of an insomnia treatment for the elderly shows the effectiveness of eszopiclone.
Sleep better with cognitive behavioral therapy
June 30, 2006
A comparions of cognitive behavioral therapy with sleeping tablets shows the former to be more effective.
Gout drug may help with sleep apnea
April 27, 2006
A small clinical study suggests that allopurinol can offset some of the damage caused by obstructive sleep apnea.
New medication helps with insomnia
April 6, 2006
A clinical trial shows that ramelteon helps people with insomnia to fall asleep more quickly.
Advice on sleep problems
March 27, 2006
Sleep apnea is one of the major sleep disorders, according to experts at the University of Pennsylvania.
Melatonin not effective for sleep disorders
February 13, 2006
A review suggests the sleep hormone melatonin does not help with insomnia.
Improve your sleep with the didgeridoo
January 9, 2006
A study shows that playing a didgeridoo can help with sleep apnea.
Assessing the new sleeping pills
December 14, 2005
A review suggests that new sleeping drugs are effective, but none of them is better than the rest.
Sedatives pose risk for elderly
November 16, 2005
For older people the risks of sleeping pills and other sedatives outweigh the benefits.
Drugs for chronic insomnia not approved for purpose
June 20, 2005
The drugs most often prescribed for chronic insomnia are not actually approved for this purpose and there is little evidence of their effectiveness.
Sleep therapy may protect against death from heart problems
June 17, 2005
According to a trial, therapy for sleep apnea may protect the sufferer from heart-related death.
Potentially addictive drugs often prescribed for sleep problems
June 3, 2005
Nearly one in two visits to the doctor for help with insomnia results in prescription of potentially addictive medication.
Better-educated women sleep better
June 1, 2005
A survey reveals that although women do not sleep as well as men, they are less likely to suffer insomnia if they are well-educated.
Sleep apnea increases stroke risk
May 27, 2005
A study shows that moderate to severe forms of sleep apnea can significantly increase the risk of stroke.
Men with severe sleep apnea more at risk of heart problems
March 24, 2005
A new study shows that men with untreated severe sleep apnea are more likely to have a heart attack.
Afternoon nap boosts mental performance in the elderly
January 17, 2005
Older people who nap in the afternoon did better on mental tests than those who did not.
Therapy for sleep problem reduces daytime sleepiness
March 11, 2003
A review of the evidence shows how treating sleep apnea improves quality of life by tackling daytime sleepiness.
Sleep disorder a factor in heart failure
February 11, 2003
Over half of a group of patients at risk of heart failure also had an interruption of breathing during sleep.
Poor sleep link to reduced lifespan
February 5, 2003
Lying awake at night is shown to double the risk of dying in older adults, according to a new study.
Body clock variation accounts for sleep needs
February 3, 2003
Underlying differences in biological clocks mean that some people need a lot more sleep than others.
Sleep apnoea should be treated
December 3, 2002
A study by doctors in Spain shows that untreated sleep apnoea leads to increased mortality.
Sleep disorder risks road safety
December 2, 2002
Respiratory experts warn that sleep apnoea increases a driver's risk of being involved in a serious road accident.
Sleep problem increases heart disease risk
August 1, 2002
The first long-term study shows that sleep apnoea is a risk factor for developing heart disease.
The benefits of a power nap
July 5, 2002
New research suggests that napping and a good night's sleep help the brain consolidate learning.
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