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Safe Driving When You Have Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder linked to various other health problems. It can also cause daytime sleepiness that makes driving risky.
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Nature Versus Nurture in Babies' Sleep
It can be tough to pick out what influences a child's sleeping patterns. Some of it is probably genetic, and some is probably environmental. The trick is knowing which is which.
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Young and Tired Behind the Wheel
The message not to drink and drive has been effectively promoted for years. The message not to drive after too little sleep has been slower to get out – but it's just as important.
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Teens Always Nodding Off May Need Help
Teens falling asleep in class are a staple of stereotypical movie scenes about high school. But a teen who repeatedly falls asleep and experiences fatigue is no laughing matter.
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Prostates Seem to Need 'Sound-Sleep'
If you have trouble going to sleep or staying asleep, you're not alone. Many people know how frustrating these problems can be. But sleep problems aren’t just annoying; they could be unhealthy.
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Sleep Disorders Trending News
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Dreaming of Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer risks may be increased by obstructive sleep apnea
Long-Term Lift for Sleep Apnea Sufferers
Obstructive sleep apnea improves long term with weight loss through diet and exercise
Sleeping with a Baby on the Way
Side sleeping linked to better pregnancy outcomes than sleeping on back
Race Matters with Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea in African American men more likely to present severe symptoms
Teens Shed Extra Pounds with Extra Sleep
Insufficient sleep in teens linked to obesity especially among already overweight teens
Linking Poor Sleep and Alzheimer's
Alzheimers linked to poor sleep prior to cognitive problems
Alert on the Road with Caffeine
Caffeine consumption may decrease crash risk among commercial truck drivers
Seeing the Right Doctor for Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea treatment by primary care doctor just as good as by specialist
Sleeping Pills May Carry High Risks
Sleeping medications linked to a higher risk of death and slightly higher risk of cancer
Give Your Heart a Good Night’s Sleep
Insomnia symptoms linked to heart failure in large long term study
A Tiny Risk for Narcolepsy?
Narcolepsy and the H1N1 flu vaccine appear likely linked in children
No Codeine for Kids
Pain relief for kids undergoing surgery should not include codeine says FDA
Sleep Disorders Videos
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Outsmart Insomnia
If you're suffering from insomnia or another sleep disorder, you may be surprised to learn just how much natural remedies can help. In this video, we'll look at how diet and exercise and food and drinks, can affect your ability to snooze.
Understanding Sleep
All rest is not created equal! While sleeping, your body goes through several sleep cycles, including both rapid eye movement (REM) and non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep. Understand the key phases of sleep.
Common Sleep Disorders
Twenty-five percent of Americans suffer from a sleep disorder that keeps them tossing and turning on a regular basis. Learn more about common sleep disorders like narcolepsy, sleepwalking, and sleep apnea in this video.
Consequences of Insomnia
Sleep deprivation is a serious problem, and whether you are getting fewer hours of sleep than you are used to or you are just not sleeping well, it is important to understand that the consequences of insomnia can be severe.
Treating Sleep Disorders
For people suffering from a sleep disorder, sleepless nights are too common. Fortunately, there are effective insomnia treatment options available like sleeping pills, as well as sleep clinics to help diagnose sufferers of acute insomnia
Preventing Insomnia
Whether you are looking for insomnia treatment of you just want to sleep better, improved sleep hygiene can help. It can also be quite effective an preventing insomnia, so even if you're sleeping well, you still might want to watch this video.
Train Yourself to Sleep Deep
You're at work, but you'd kill for a nap. Sound familiar? If you're not sleeping at night, you're going to be tired during the day, which can seriously hinder your job performance. Some helpful sleep tips.
Relax Progressively to Sleep Deep
You'd kill to sleep, but even a quick rest is out of the question when you're on the job. If your performance is affected by lack of ZZZs, check out these ways to relax while you are working without falling asleep on the job.
