Categories » ‘Uncategorized’Back from Vacation? How to Get Over Jet LagOctober 21st, 2010 byTraveling for work or pleasure can be fun and interesting, but traveling to a new time zone can result in jet lag. This condition occurs when your circadian rhythms are slow to adjust to the new…
3 Tips for Coping with Bruxism or Teeth GrindingOctober 20th, 2010 bySleep bruxism, or grinding one’s teeth at night, is a condition that can result in disrupted sleep and teeth damage. The condition can be associated with factors such as daytime stress, anxiety,…
Short nighttime sleep among young children associated with obesityOctober 19th, 2010 byAuthors of a recent report published in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine are concerned that “…evidence is accumulating from cross-sectional population studies to support a…
Brain Molecular Activity Linked to SleepOctober 18th, 2010 byWashington State University researchers have discovered the mechanism by which the brain switches from a wakeful to a sleeping state. The finding could clear the way for other discoveries that could…
Effects of Chronic Insomnia Differ in Men and WomenOctober 17th, 2010 byA recent study published in the journal SLEEP found that men with chronic insomnia who slept for less than six hours were four times more likely to die during the 14-year follow-up period (odds ratio…
Dr. Frankie Roman Discusses Sleep Apnea and Weight LossOctober 16th, 2010 byWhat health problems might contribute to weight gain, or make it difficult to lose weight? Is it harder for someone with sleep apnea to lose weight? What weight loss treatment plan and advice do you…
The Biggest Loser’s Sean Algaier Talks Sleep ApneaOctober 15th, 2010 byPeople may not automatically connect sleep to NBC’s reality show The Biggest Loser, but sleep is an increasingly important part of this highly successful show. read more
Sleep, Pregnancy and Blood PressureOctober 14th, 2010 byThe first study to examine the association between insufficient sleep and blood pressure among pregnant women found that getting too little or too much sleep in early pregnancy is associated with…
The Biggest Loser Contestant Sherry Johnston on CPAP TherapyOctober 13th, 2010 byWhen The Biggest Loser contestants Sherry Johnston and her daughter Ashley arrived at The Biggest Loser’s Ranch (Couple’s Edition), they already knew they had sleep apnea. They just hadn’t been able…
Aerobic Exercise and Insomnia among Aging AdultsOctober 12th, 2010 by50 percent of middle-aged and older adults complain of chronic insomnia symptoms. A recent study by Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University found that millions of these adults may get…
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