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CPAP therapy has helped one patient cope with the stress of cancer treatments
Christinea Fenstermacher in Clayton, NC has found that using Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy while undergoing cancer treatment has made her life a lot easier. “I’m now sleeping a whole lot better and have more energy when I wake up in the morning,” she said. “I was able to get off some of the [...]
Is the school bully just sleepy?
The University of Michigan has found a correlation between disruptive behavior at school and sleep disorders. Here is an article about the study: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/06/02/the-school-bully-is-sleepy/?partner=rss&emc=rss
Diabetes and lack of sleep are connected
The American Diabetes Association recently conducted and published a study linking lack of sleep to an increased risk of Type 2 Diabetes. Read their summary here: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/early/2011/09/19/dc11-1093.abstract
More Sleep = Better Athletic Performance
Stanford University has found that college basketball players play better if they increase their total sleep time. Here is a link to the article: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/07/110701083506.htm Here is the link to the actual study report: http://www.journalsleep.org/ViewAbstract.aspx?pid=28194
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder is linked to Parkinson’s Disease
45% of those who have this disorder develop Parkinson’s or another neurodegenerative disease. This article tells about the third consecutive study done by Lancet Neurology linking REM Sleep Disorder and Parkinson’s: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/07/110729175617.htm
Restless Leg Syndrome may be a family thing
A new study shows that if you have a family member, especially a sibling, with Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), it is wise to get tested. RLS can be highly detrimental to your sleep quality, and therefore, your quality of life. But don’t worry, it is a rather common disorder, and most cases are easily treatable. [...]
Food and Sleep
Here are 7 foods that may hurt your quality of sleep: http://shine.yahoo.com/event/vitality/7-sleep-stealing-foods-to-stay-away-from-2388276/ What about foods that are good for your sleep? http://www.siliconindia.com/shownews/5_Foods_for_Sound_Sleep-nid-92680.html
Sleep expert says sleep testing is necessary during ADHD diagnosis
In order to avoid misdiagnosis and prescribing unnecessary medication, Dr. Lisa Shives is calling for mandatory sleep testing when a child is being tested for ADHD. New research in pediatric psychiatry and special education shows that a majority of children on medication for ADHD may in fact be sleep deprived. http://news.yahoo.com/sleep-expert-says-sleep-testing-needed-during-adhd-150231554.html
Sleeping less than 9 hours is detrimental to academic performance of six- and seven-year olds
Ramón Cladellas, researcher at the Faculty of Psychology and the Autonomous University of Barcelona says that many are concerned about young peoples’ overuse of television, computers, and video games, but he thinks we should be just as concerned about giving our children a regular bedtime. The Autonomous University of Barcelona and Ramon Llull University found [...]