items tagged with Sleep
Retirees have less sleep problems
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-11-02 11:40:48
According to a Finnish-led study on sleep, retired people were found to have far fewer sleep disturbances than people still in the work force--assuming, that is, retirement is not a financial problem for them.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-11-02 11:40:48
According to a Finnish-led study on sleep, retired people were found to have far fewer sleep disturbances than people still in the work force--assuming, that is, retirement is not a financial problem for them.
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CDC: 28% U.S. adults don't get enough sleep 50% of time or more
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-31 11:12:05
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) studied hundreds of thousands of adults in the United States concerning their sleep habits during a one-month period. Many of us are not getting enough sleep each night, especially those in the southeastern part of the country.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-31 11:12:05
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) studied hundreds of thousands of adults in the United States concerning their sleep habits during a one-month period. Many of us are not getting enough sleep each night, especially those in the southeastern part of the country.
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Can't remember last time you had a good night's sleep?
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-01 10:51:49
A U.S. study finds that not getting enough sleep each night could play a role in the development of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers suggest that sleeplessness should be evaluated when treating Alzheimer’s.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-10-01 10:51:49
A U.S. study finds that not getting enough sleep each night could play a role in the development of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers suggest that sleeplessness should be evaluated when treating Alzheimer’s.
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Early risers sleepier in evenings
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-04-24 08:48:14
A Belgium study involving sleep and circadian rhythm found the brain is continually trying to balance the circadian signal (when you want to naturally sleep and be awake) and homeostatic pressure (the counting of the number of hours during sleep and while awake). This battle determines if you are more attentive during the afternoons and evenings.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-04-24 08:48:14
A Belgium study involving sleep and circadian rhythm found the brain is continually trying to balance the circadian signal (when you want to naturally sleep and be awake) and homeostatic pressure (the counting of the number of hours during sleep and while awake). This battle determines if you are more attentive during the afternoons and evenings.
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Common colds and sleeplessness are bed buddies
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-01-13 11:02:20
Pennsylvania and Virginia researchers report that the more sleep (and better quality of sleep) a person gets each night the better their immune system is able to fight off the common cold. Even healthy people with a strong immune system need a good night's sleep to help resist those colds.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2009-01-13 11:02:20
Pennsylvania and Virginia researchers report that the more sleep (and better quality of sleep) a person gets each night the better their immune system is able to fight off the common cold. Even healthy people with a strong immune system need a good night's sleep to help resist those colds.
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Rest assured: Sleep is good for arteries
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-12-25 15:47:32
Diane Sperling Lauderdale, of the University of Chicago Medical Center (Illinois), led a study that shows the amount of sleep is highly significant is lowering the risk of calcification of arteries, which is a precursor of heart disease and other related health problems.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-12-25 15:47:32
Diane Sperling Lauderdale, of the University of Chicago Medical Center (Illinois), led a study that shows the amount of sleep is highly significant is lowering the risk of calcification of arteries, which is a precursor of heart disease and other related health problems.
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Snoring burns calories. Can it help lose weight?
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-12-16 11:48:12
U.S.-Turkey researchers found that people who have terrible snoring problems expend hundreds of more calories each night than people who have only minor snoring problems or no breathing problems at all. Is this an effective and safe way to lose weight?
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-12-16 11:48:12
U.S.-Turkey researchers found that people who have terrible snoring problems expend hundreds of more calories each night than people who have only minor snoring problems or no breathing problems at all. Is this an effective and safe way to lose weight?
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Do you dream in color or black-and-white? It depends on TV!
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-11-04 20:43:54
A British researcher wondered if dreaming in color or black-and-white was affected by age; specifically, if older people who grew up with black-and-white television and movies dreamed in gray-scale more than younger people who grew up with color TV and films.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-11-04 20:43:54
A British researcher wondered if dreaming in color or black-and-white was affected by age; specifically, if older people who grew up with black-and-white television and movies dreamed in gray-scale more than younger people who grew up with color TV and films.
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Would you rather smell rotten eggs or roses while sleeping?
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-10-11 10:01:07
German researchers found that bad smells turn dreams negative, while good smells make for pleasant dreams. Could their research help turn a scary situation, such as an overnight stay in a hospital, into a positive experience with a whiff of a rose?
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-10-11 10:01:07
German researchers found that bad smells turn dreams negative, while good smells make for pleasant dreams. Could their research help turn a scary situation, such as an overnight stay in a hospital, into a positive experience with a whiff of a rose?
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Sleepy teens awake still hooked up to tech toys
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-10-05 09:10:35
An Australian study has shown that around 50% of third- and fourth-year high school students do not get enough sleep because they are too busy playing electronic games, watching TV, listening to music, and talking on the telephone. Obvious, yes, but its conclusions are still important!
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-10-05 09:10:35
An Australian study has shown that around 50% of third- and fourth-year high school students do not get enough sleep because they are too busy playing electronic games, watching TV, listening to music, and talking on the telephone. Obvious, yes, but its conclusions are still important!
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Bad sleep for teens raises risk of high blood pressure
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-08-19 14:13:58
A U.S. research study has shown that adolescents who do not sleep enough and/or have poor quality sleep may be at increased risk for elevated blood pressure (what is called pre-hypertension) and, consequently, as adults may increase their risk of high blood pressure (hypertension) and other related medical problems.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-08-19 14:13:58
A U.S. research study has shown that adolescents who do not sleep enough and/or have poor quality sleep may be at increased risk for elevated blood pressure (what is called pre-hypertension) and, consequently, as adults may increase their risk of high blood pressure (hypertension) and other related medical problems.
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Young women gain weight combining Internet, alcohol, and little sleep
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-07-25 09:19:22
Adolescent girls and young women were found by a U.S. study to put on extra weight when they recreationally use the Internet more than average, do not get enough sleep, and drink a lot of alcohol.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-07-25 09:19:22
Adolescent girls and young women were found by a U.S. study to put on extra weight when they recreationally use the Internet more than average, do not get enough sleep, and drink a lot of alcohol.
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Postmenopause and stroke: Don’t sleep less than 6 hours or more than 9
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-07-20 15:03:02
A new U.S. study shows that postmenopausal women had increased risk of strokes if they sleep less than six hours a night or more than nine hours.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-07-20 15:03:02
A new U.S. study shows that postmenopausal women had increased risk of strokes if they sleep less than six hours a night or more than nine hours.
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Sleep apnea may lead to memory loss
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-06-13 08:56:37
A June 2008 UCLA study finds that patients with breathing problems while sleeping (sleep apnea) have loss of brain tissues used for memory recognition.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-06-13 08:56:37
A June 2008 UCLA study finds that patients with breathing problems while sleeping (sleep apnea) have loss of brain tissues used for memory recognition.
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