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  • Insomnia Can Be Dangerous, But There's Rest for the Weary

    WebMD Health Channel - Sleep Disorders
    19 Jan 2012 | 4:31 pm
    Insomnia, which is twice as common in women as in men, affects 6% to 10% of adults. It’s the most common sleep disorder yet often goes undiagnosed and untreated, according to a new report.

  • Brain changes observed in sleep apnea sufferers

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    3 Jan 2012 | 4:47 pm
    Researchers have observed changes to the brains of severe sleep apnea sufferers. A team in Australia used magnetic resonance (MR) spectroscopy to compare the brain tissue of sleep apnea patients to people without sleep disorders. They identified significant changes in the frontal lobe white matter and in the hippocampus. The changes to the frontal lobe were comparable to traumatic brain

  • Study links sleep apnea and sudden deafness (Reuters UK)

    Wikio - Sleep Disorders
    20 Jan 2012 | 2:15 pm
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Sudden hearing loss might be tied to an underlying sleep disorder that interrupts breathing, suggests a new study from Taiwan.Source : Reuters UKExplore : Deafness, Diseases, Health, Neurological disorders

  • Poor Sleep Linked to Increased Health and Behavior Problems in Young Diabetics

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    13 Jan 2012 | 1:59 pm
    A new study suggests that young diabetics may be struggling to get a good night's sleep, resulting in worse control of their blood sugar, poorer school performance and misbehavior. read more Visit http://www.sleepfoundation.org for more!

  • Health Highlights: Jan. 26, 2012

    MedicineNet Sleep General
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:00 am
    Title: Health Highlights: Jan. 26, 2012Category: Health NewsCreated: 1/26/2012 2:05:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 1/27/2012
 
 
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    MedWorm: Sleep Disorders

  • Clinical Characteristics, Comorbidities, and Response to Treatment of Veterans With Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Cincinnati Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 2005-2007

    27 Jan 2012 | 5:32 am
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  • Obesity, obstructive sleep apnoea and metabolic syndrome

    27 Jan 2012 | 3:00 am
    ABSTRACTOSA is increasingly recognized as a major health problem in developed countries. Obesity is the most common risk factor in OSA and hence, the prevalence of OSA is undoubtedly rising given the epidemic of obesity. Recent data also suggest that OSA is highly associated with the metabolic syndrome, and it is postulated that OSA contributes to cardiometabolic dysfunction, and subsequently vasculopathy.Current evidence regarding the magnitude of impact on ultimate cardiovascular morbidity or mortality attributable to OSA‐induced metabolic dysregulation is scarce. Given the known…

  • Obesity and craniofacial structure as risk factors for obstructive sleep apnoea: Impact of ethnicity

    27 Jan 2012 | 3:00 am
    ABSTRACTOSA is the result of structural and functional abnormalities that promote the repetitive collapse of the upper airway during sleep. This common disorder is estimated to occur in approximately 4% of men and 2% of women, with prevalence studies from North America, Australia, Europe and Asia indicating that occurrence is relatively similar across the globe. Anatomical factors, such as obesity and craniofacial morphology, are key determinants of the predisposition to airway collapse; however, their relative importance for OSA risk likely varies between ethnicities. Direct inter‐ethnic…

  • Neurobiological Basis of Autism

    26 Jan 2012 | 11:14 pm
    Autism (autism spectrum disorders) is a complex, strongly genetically influenced, behaviorally defined disorder of the immature brain associated with very uneven intellectual abilities. Among its most salient and potentially treatable neurologic features that this article focuses on are epilepsy, disorganized sleep patterns, and sensory and motor deficits. Its many causes and wide range of severity means that there is no symptom, no pathology, imaging, electroencephalography, or other biologic feature, and no biologic treatment that is universal or diagnostic of this developmental syndrome.

  • Diurnal Melatonin Patterns in Children: Ready to Apply in Clinical Practice?

    26 Jan 2012 | 6:46 pm
    Abstract: Experimental and clinical studies suggest that endogenous melatonin plays an important role in pediatric sleep regulation. This finding led to the introduction of exogenous melatonin to treat sleep disturbances. Optimizing the treatment algorithm involves a review of melatonin measurements and interpretations in clinical practice. Diurnal patterns of salivary melatonin and urinary metabolite 6-sulfatoxymelatonin were investigated in 29 children and adolescents (age, 5.5-17.3 years) by measuring concentrations every 3 hours. Relationships between melatonin parameters (peak…
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  • Clinical Characteristics, Comorbidities, and Response to Treatment of Veterans With Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Cincinnati Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 2005-2007

    27 Jan 2012 | 5:32 am
    (Source: CDC Preventing Chronic Disease)

  • Obesity, obstructive sleep apnoea and metabolic syndrome

    27 Jan 2012 | 3:00 am
    ABSTRACTOSA is increasingly recognized as a major health problem in developed countries. Obesity is the most common risk factor in OSA and hence, the prevalence of OSA is undoubtedly rising given the epidemic of obesity. Recent data also suggest that OSA is highly associated with the metabolic syndrome, and it is postulated that OSA contributes to cardiometabolic dysfunction, and subsequently vasculopathy.Current evidence regarding the magnitude of impact on ultimate cardiovascular morbidity or mortality attributable to OSA‐induced metabolic dysregulation is scarce. Given the known…

  • Obesity and craniofacial structure as risk factors for obstructive sleep apnoea: Impact of ethnicity

    27 Jan 2012 | 3:00 am
    ABSTRACTOSA is the result of structural and functional abnormalities that promote the repetitive collapse of the upper airway during sleep. This common disorder is estimated to occur in approximately 4% of men and 2% of women, with prevalence studies from North America, Australia, Europe and Asia indicating that occurrence is relatively similar across the globe. Anatomical factors, such as obesity and craniofacial morphology, are key determinants of the predisposition to airway collapse; however, their relative importance for OSA risk likely varies between ethnicities. Direct inter‐ethnic…

  • Neurobiological Basis of Autism

    26 Jan 2012 | 11:14 pm
    Autism (autism spectrum disorders) is a complex, strongly genetically influenced, behaviorally defined disorder of the immature brain associated with very uneven intellectual abilities. Among its most salient and potentially treatable neurologic features that this article focuses on are epilepsy, disorganized sleep patterns, and sensory and motor deficits. Its many causes and wide range of severity means that there is no symptom, no pathology, imaging, electroencephalography, or other biologic feature, and no biologic treatment that is universal or diagnostic of this developmental syndrome.

  • Changing Pattern of Perinatal Brain Injury in Term Infants in Recent Years

    26 Jan 2012 | 6:46 pm
    Abstract: Perinatal brain injury in term infants remains a significant clinical problem. Recently a change appears to have occurred in the pattern of such injuries. We sought to characterize the incidence, etiology, clinical manifestations, and outcomes of these injuries. A retrospective chart review identified clinical characteristics of neuroimaging, electroencephalography, and placental pathologic findings. Perinatal depression was defined as hypotonia and the need for respiratory support. From January 2004-December 2009, 29,597 term deliveries occurred. Brain injuries in 33 infants (live…
 
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  • Safety and efficacy of esreboxetine in patients with fibromyalgia: A 14‐week, randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled, multicenter clinical trial

    23 Jan 2012 | 10:00 pm
    Conclusion.Esreboxetine was generally well tolerated and associated with significant improvements in pain, FIQ, PGIC, and fatigue scores compared with placebo. The lack of a dose‐response relationship in both the efficacy and safety analyses suggests that 4‐mg/d esreboxetine would offer clinical benefit with the least risk of drug exposure. (Source: Arthritis and Rheumatism)

  • Insomnia: Patient Assessment #101

    23 Jan 2012 | 2:02 pm
    Journal of Palliative Medicine Jan 2012, Vol. 15, No. 1: 124-126. (Source: Journal of Palliative Medicine)

  • Insomnia - Early Diagnosis Plus Treatment Helps Prevent Complications

    23 Jan 2012 | 11:00 am
    Even though insomnia is the most common sleep disorder, it is often left unrecognized and untreated, despite advances in diagnosis and management. The risk of developing other illnesses, such as diabetes, depression, hypertension, and possibly even death in older adults increases if insomnia is left untreated... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

  • Insomnia care vital to cut morbidity, says research

    23 Jan 2012 | 3:21 am
    Doctors must do more to identify insomnia early to prevent patients from developing further illnesses, researchers have warned. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News)

  • GABAA Receptor Modulators from the Chinese Herbal Drug Junci Medulla – The Pith of Juncus effusus

    22 Jan 2012 | 10:00 pm
    Planta MedDOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1298174AbstractThe gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA) type A (GABAA) receptor represents a crucial target for clinical agents in the treatment of anxiety and insomnia. Using the two-microelectrode voltage clamp technique on recombinant α1β2γ2S GABAA receptors, effusol (1) and dehydroeffusol (2) were isolated in a bioactivity-guided approach from the pith of Juncus effusus L. Both compounds concentration-dependently enhanced GABA induced chloride currents (IGABA) by a maximum 188 ± 20 (1) and 239 ± 18 % (2), independent of the benzodiazepine (BZ)…
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    MedWorm: Snoring

  • Do the weather forecasters quoted by the Daily Mail actually exist? | George Monbiot

    26 Jan 2012 | 4:32 am
    This article was amended on 27 January 2012. The original headline read: Do the weather forecasters used by the Daily Mail actually exist? This has been clarified to reflect the blog's question, which revolved around quotation of the forecasters in editorial pieces, not the paper's use of PWS as a weather service. • Get the Guardian's environment news on your iPhone with our new app. You can also join us on Twitter, Facebook and Google+WeatherDaily MailNewspapers & magazinesNational newspapersMeteorologyGeorge Monbiotguardian.co.uk © 2012 Guardian News and Media Limited or its…

  • Pacemaker under your tongue that stops you snoring

    24 Jan 2012 | 5:42 am
    The implant is programmed to work only when the patient is asleep; or it can be turned on and off as needed through a remote control. (Source: the Mail online | Health)

  • Resistant Hypertension? Ask About SnoringResistant Hypertension? Ask About Snoring

    19 Jan 2012 | 12:37 pm
    Henry Black discusses a study that suggests that many patients with resistant hypertension might have sleep apnea. Medscape Cardiology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

  • Long-term efficacy of submucosal uvulopalatopharyngoplasty for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

    9 Jan 2012 | 12:37 pm
    The objective of the study was the assessment of the long-term efficacy of submucosal uvulopalatopharyngoplasty in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Thirty-two of 156 patients who underwent UPPP between January 2001 and March 2007 with a follow-up period of 36–96 months (mean, 56 months) were included in the study conducted at the university affiliated center. Preoperative and postoperative snoring evaluation forms and Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESC) scores were used for subjective analysis. Preoperative and postoperative respiratory distress index (RDI) levels were…

  • Sleep apnoea and trying to overcome the snoring it causes

    9 Jan 2012 | 12:30 am
    A device that involves wearing a face mask has not been well-received by patients, writes James Le Fanu. (Source: Telegraph Health)
 
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    Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia News From Medical News Today

  • Insomnia - Early Diagnosis Plus Treatment Helps Prevent Complications

    23 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm
    Even though insomnia is the most common sleep disorder, it is often left unrecognized and untreated, despite advances in diagnosis and management. The risk of developing other illnesses, such as diabetes, depression, hypertension, and possibly even death in older adults increases if insomnia is left untreated...

  • Appetite Sensation In The Brain Affected By Lack Of Sleep

    20 Jan 2012 | 2:00 am
    New research from Uppsala University, Sweden, shows that a specific brain region that contributes to a person's appetite sensation is more activated in response to food images after one night of sleep loss than after one night of normal sleep. Poor sleep habits can therefore affect people's risk of becoming overweight in the long run...

  • Unpleasant Emotional Memories Preserved And Enhanced By Sleep

    19 Jan 2012 | 2:00 am
    A recent study by sleep researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is the first to suggest that a person's emotional response after witnessing an unsettling picture or traumatic event is greatly reduced if the person stays awake afterward, and that sleep strongly "protects" the negative emotional response...

  • News From The Annals Of Internal Medicine: Jan. 17, 2012

    17 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am
    1. High Doses of Vitamin D Provide No Benefit to Patients with Severe COPD Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the top 10 leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the United States. Vitamin D deficiency is present in 60 percent to 75 percent of patients with severe COPD...

  • Alzheimer's Patients Benefit From Light Therapy

    13 Jan 2012 | 3:00 am
    Exposure to light appears to have therapeutic effects on Alzheimer's disease patients, a Wayne State University researcher has found. In a study published recently in the Western Journal of Nursing Research, LuAnn Nowak Etcher, Ph.D., assistant professor of nursing, reported that patients treated with blue-green light were perceived by their caregivers as having improved global functioning...
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  • GEAR4 Renew Sleepclock Unveiled

    Brian Yalung
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:21 am
    Lately we have been seeing a lot of devices that aim to wake you up but in a better way. And for the GEAR4 Renew Sleepclock, it goes way beyond simply going off and pulling you out of bed. The device also comes with a feature which measures your sleep and get you out of bed in a timely manner. Of course you will need an Apple device like an iPod, iPhone or an iPad too. The device stands to educate one on sleep efficiency, helping you understand and adjust your sleep habits so that you are then able to chart out your sleep data over time in order to sleep better. The GEAR4 Renew Sleepclock is…

  • The Bed 42 made for Productive Sleeping Spaces

    Brian Yalung
    26 Jan 2012 | 9:19 am
    This is not the first time we have seen a multi-purpose but functional piece for the home but it seems that the Bed 42 was made for people with small spaces or the ones who require productivity. The Bed 42 features a bed and a desk rolled into one. It is made entirely of wood where the integrated desk acts as a support for the weight of the bed frame. The Bed 42 stands to save you some space since it can become a sleeping solution and a workstation, depending on your need. The Bed 42 was designed by Manada and was officially recognized by the German Design Council, taking home the 2012…

  • Water Powered Dreamtime Alarm Clock

    Brian Yalung
    25 Jan 2012 | 9:32 am
    Here is something that should get you up from bed in a more subtle manner. Using an old tradition of balancing with water, Veri Wiedermann of Austria offers the Dreamtime alarm clock that should wake you up in the gentlest manner you can even imagine. The water-powered alarm clock uses chimes which should be a great way to get you out of bed, allowing you to wake up from deep slumber without the ranting and irritating way the alarm clocks normally do. All users have to do is pour water into one glass bowl where it will in turn drip silently from one bowl to another. Time is measured…

  • Batman Night Lights

    Brian Yalung
    24 Jan 2012 | 9:55 am
    Here is another cool night light to have for anyone who may be afraid of the dark or constantly gets up in the wee hours for one reason or another. This time we have the Batman Night Lights, something that should technically keep the kids or even the grownups have a feeling of security when darkness falls. The Batman nigh light features the familiar logo of the caped crusader that is encased in a round cylindrical casing. It comes with an automatic sensor that allows the night light to activate once the room gets dark and without much effort of turning it on or off as people would have to do.

  • Lack of Sleep may Ruin Diets

    Brian Yalung
    23 Jan 2012 | 2:36 pm
    You may have probably heard or read somewhere that lack of sleep is likely to be tied up with obesity and today we find an interesting highlight that may sort of explain the whole issue. Ordinarily, lack of sleep may make you think you are forced to eat less with the notion that you would prefer to sleep than eat. But an experiment proved otherwise. Apparently the trick was done using some photos of food on 12 normally weighted men. They did not sleep and after some scans showed a high level of activity that is associated with hunger. They were reportedly hungrier even without sleep compared…
 
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    Your Guide to Healthy Sleep

  • Sleep problems increase risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity, study shows

    20 Jan 2012 | 11:07 pm
    People who suffer from sleep disturbances are at major risk for obesity, diabetes, and coronary artery disease, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.  For the first time in such a large and diverse sample, analyzing the data of over 130,000 people, the new research also indicates that general sleep disturbance (difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, and/or sleeping too much) may play a role in the development of cardiovascular and metabolic disorders. The study is published online ahead of print in the Journal of Sleep…

  • Lack of sleep makes your brain hungry

    19 Jan 2012 | 12:24 am
    New research from Uppsala University, Sweden, shows that a specific brain region that contributes to a person’s appetite sensation is more activated in response to food images after one night of sleep loss than after one night of normal sleep. Poor sleep habits can therefore affect people’s risk of becoming overweight in the long run. The findings are published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. Researchers Christian Benedict and Helgi Schiöth, of the Department of Neuroscience at Uppsala University, showed in an earlier article, published in American Journal of…

  • Loud hospital rooms linked to poor patient sleep

    11 Jan 2012 | 1:15 pm
    Hospitals are too loud, and patients’ sleep could be suffering because of it, suggests a new study. According to World Health Organization recommendations, noise in hospital rooms generally shouldn’t get above 30 to 40 decibels. But researchers at one hospital reported that the average noise level in patients’ rooms was close to 50 decibels, and sometimes spiked as high as 80 decibels - almost as loud as a chainsaw, they said. “The hospital environment is certainly not a restful environment,” said Dr. Vineet Arora, from the University of Chicago.

  • Babies’ sleep problems persist into toddler years

    6 Jan 2012 | 12:18 am
    Don’t just assume a baby’s sleep problems are normal and will soon pass, suggests a new study that finds babies with sleep issues are several times more likely to still have difficulties when they are toddlers compared to babies who sleep well. Sleep problems “definitely start early, and (the researchers) showed that sleep problems persist over the early years,” said Lisa Meltzer, a pediatric sleep specialist at National Jewish Health in Colorado, who was not involved in the study. A team from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in Ohio surveyed more than 250 mothers about…

  • Young Diabetics Struggle To Get Good Night’s Sleep, Health, Behavior Problems Ensue

    3 Jan 2012 | 9:52 pm
    New research finds that many young people with type 1 diabetes struggle to get a good night’s sleep and this leads to increased health and behavior problems, such as poorer control of blood sugar and worsening of academic performance. You can read a scientific paper on the findings by lead investigator Dr Michelle Perfect from the University of Arizona at Tucson, and colleagues, in the January’s issue of the journal Sleep. Perfect told the press in a statement that: “Despite adhering to recommendations for good diabetic health, many youth with Type 1 diabetes have difficulty maintaining…
 
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  • Récord mundial de apnea - 88m sin aletas

    6 Jan 2012 | 10:19 am
    Récord mundial de apnea - 88m sin aletas Récord mundial apnea 88m Récord mundial de apnea Posted: 06 January 2012Rating: 0.0Votes: 0 tags: 88m apnea mundial Récord Récord_mundial_de_apnea Dailymotion - most recent videos

  • Movilización del diafragma en apnea inspiratoria y espiratoria.

    24 Dec 2011 | 1:13 pm
    Visita fisioterapia-online.com - Todo sobre fisioterapia. Ejercicio de movilización diafragmatica orientado a liberar la respiración. tags: angustia ansiedad apnea bola en el estomago bola garganta desahogo diafragma Uploads by mrfisiotube

  • OSA Diagnosis and Prevalence Webinar

    23 Feb 2011 | 12:40 pm
    Recorded: 02/22/2011 10:30 AM PST How is OSA defined? How is it diagnosed? What are its signs and symptoms? How prevalent is OSA in the ... tags: apnea definition diagnoses Health obstructive osa prevalence Aviisha TV

  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

    6 Nov 2009 | 6:40 pm
    Introduction to Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) tags: apnea for Health obstructive_sleep_apnea sleep testing Aviisha TV

  • Home Sleep Test- Stardust II

    6 Nov 2009 | 5:59 pm
    Watch how you can get medically tested for Sleep Apnea in the comfort of your own home using an advanced, convenient, ultra-portable unit. tags: apnea diagnoses Health home respironics sleep stardust Aviisha TV
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    Sleep Apnea Disorder

  • Home Sleep Apnea Testing Devices Getting More Popular

    sadid
    25 Jan 2012 | 10:16 am
    Home sleep testing devices have become popular among medical providers to  determine whether or not patients may have obstructive sleep apnea.  Left  untreated, sleep apnea can account for higher risks of accidents, obesity, heart  disease, diabetes, and even colon cancer. Medical professionals upload raw data  off the machine through the pm-Assist?  service that is scored [...]

  • Nemours Collaborates with Delaware Sleep Disorder Centers

    sadid
    23 Jan 2012 | 3:01 am
    Nemours/Alfred I. du Pont Hospital for Children (AIDHC) and Delaware Sleep Disorder Centers are pleased to announce a collaboration to provide sleep studies for children ages six to 18. Adequate, restorative sleep is essential to maintaining good health. If a child has difficulty sleeping, a sleep test and subsequent evaluation can help identify the problem. [...]

  • Perfect Tips to Women For Good Night’s Sleep

    sadid
    21 Jan 2012 | 3:20 am
    A good night’s sleep may seem like a distant memory for many women. Whether the source of these nighttime battles is hormonal changes, a crazy schedule, a snoring spouse, less-than-stellar sleep habits, anxiety, or a multitude of other possibilities — some women not only have a hard time falling asleep — they have a hard [...]

  • AWAKE and Piedmont Newnan Sleep Center Offer Support

    sadid
    20 Jan 2012 | 2:33 am
    Sleep affects a person’s waking hours more than a person realizes. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, about 60 million Americans suffer from insomnia or other sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea, restless limb syndrome, narcolepsy, delayed or advanced sleep phase syndrome and parasomnias.  The Alert, Well and Keeping Energy (AWAKE) [...]

  • Skyrocketing Sleep Apnea Insurance Costs Compell Insurers Change Coverage

    sadid
    19 Jan 2012 | 3:39 am
    As the number of patients diagnosed with sleep apnea is increasing the costs related to the health insurance is also increasing exponentially. This skyrocketing of the insurer’s sleep apnea related costs has now compelled the insurance companies to change their health coverage policies for the disorder. A sleep apnea diagnosis usually requires patients undergo tests [...]
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    Sleep Disorders

  • Why Semantics Matter: The Adrenal Fatigue Debate Rages On

    Admin
    23 Jan 2012 | 5:47 am
    I found this article when researching about adrenal fatigue and found it very interesting. My chiropractor has told me on numerous occasions that I exhibit adrenal fatigue symptoms, so I thought I would look into it further. I also admit that chiropractic is an alternative therapy that many do or do not believe in, but for me it works a treat! Of course there is always a debate between the medical and alternative health community. My chiropractor has over 30 years experience and is very up to date in his methods, so I thought I would find out about ‘adrenal fatigue’ if in fact I…

  • Pediatric Sleep Disorder Center

    Admin
    14 Jan 2012 | 12:56 am
    Pediatric Sleep Disorder Center For Your Child’s Sleep Problems Pediatric sleep disorder centers are places that can help children recover from any sleeping problem they may have, regardless of how serious or trivial it may seem. The question on many parents’ minds is how do they know when it is absolutely necessary to take their child to such a center? A better question would be, why wait until it is absolutely necessary, when it’s perfectly alright to take your child to a center for sleep disorders even if all you want is an accurate diagnosis of his problem? Taking a…

  • Bed Wetting and Sleep Apnea

    Admin
    9 Dec 2011 | 5:13 am
    Is Sleep Apnea A Possible Cause of Bed-Wetting? Recent studies have shown that bed wetting and sleep apnea are possibly linked. To be more precise, there have been evidence showing that sleep apnea may actually be a cause of bed-wetting. Bed-wetting among children is not such an uncommon problem. Oftentimes, the child will outgrow it on his own but there are also cases where it can only get worse when not dealt with right away. Basics of Bed Wetting and Sleep Apnea In order to fully comprehend the link between bed wetting and sleep apnea, it would be a good idea to learn a thing or two about…

  • Natural Sleep Aid For Natural Night’s Sleep

    Admin
    28 Oct 2011 | 7:32 pm
    Natural Sleep Aid Supplements and Other Ways To Get Better Sleep Regardless of why you may be suffering from insomnia and unable to sleep, you may be looking for a natural sleep aid to help you sleep better and eventually become healthier as well. How so, you may ask. Well getting adequate hours of sleep at night is essential for our overall health. Unfortunately, many of us are unable to sleep as much as we need because we are either too busy, too stressed out, or too anxious. This is where we can find benefit in using natural sleep aids for adults, whether they be supplements or lifestyle…

  • Sleep Apnea and Tooth Decay

    Admin
    26 Sep 2011 | 8:09 pm
    The Unexpected Link Between Sleep Apnea and Tooth Decay Not many people would think that there is a link between sleep apnea and tooth decay because these are two totally different things. Sleep apnea is the frequent cessation of breathing while a person sleeps at night, often due to the tissue obstructions in his air passages. On the other hand, tooth decay is the rotting of the teeth due to exposure to bacteria and poor dental hygiene. It would be completely strange to even use sleep apnea and tooth decay in the same sentence. Sleep Apnea Oral Appliances Many different negative consequences…
 
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    Wikio - Sleep Disorders

  • 'One Tree Hill' ripped from the headlines: Will Julian's greatest mistake tear him away from Brooke? (KTV: Korbi TV)

    26 Jan 2012 | 4:42 pm
    "One Tree Hill's" final season began relatively quietly. A sleep disorder, some figures in the shadows, a fire of questionable origin... these things are small change to the residents of Tree Hill, who have encountered more than their fair share of psychos over the years.In the third episode, which aired this week on The CW, things took a startling turn -- and it wasn't Dan, the erstwhile...Source : KTV: Korbi TVExplore : Actors and Actresses, Diseases, Health, Neurological disorders, Sophia Bush

  • Sharecare; WCG: SharecareNow Names the Top 10 Influencers of Online Shift Work Sleep Disorder Conversation (Market Wire)

    24 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am
    ATLANTA, GA (MARKET WIRE) In support of the nearly 4 million Americans who suffer from a common sleep disorder that negatively impacts their health, well-being and job performance, SharecareNow, powered by WCG, today announced "SharecareNow 10 - Shift Work Sleep Disorder" identifying the most prominent experts and organizations that drive online conversation around shift work sleep...Source : Market WireExplore : Diseases, Health, Neurological disorders

  • Insomnia - Early Diagnosis Plus Treatment Helps Prevent Complications (Medical News Today)

    23 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm
    Even though insomnia is the most common sleep disorder, it is often left unrecognized and untreated, despite advances in diagnosis and management. The risk of developing other illnesses, such as diabetes, depression, hypertension, and possibly even death in older adults increases if insomnia is left untreated...Source : Medical News TodayExplore : Diseases, Health, Neurological disorders

  • Sleep Well: Sleep Disorder Clinics in the US Industry Market Research Report Now Available from IBISWorld. (PRWeb - Daily News Feed)

    22 Jan 2012 | 5:13 pm
    During the five years since 2007, IBISWorld expects revenue to grow at an average annual rate of 13.3% to $5.8 billion in 2012. Sleep clinics have gained exposure during the period due to rising sleep disorders. Moreover, health insurance policies are increasingly covering (or at least partly covering) the costs of tests, diagnoses and treatments provided by sleep clinics. As a result,...Source : PRWeb - Daily News FeedExplore : Diseases, Health, Health Care Policy, Health Insurance, Neurological disorders

  • Study links sleep apnea and sudden deafness (Reuters UK)

    20 Jan 2012 | 2:15 pm
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Sudden hearing loss might be tied to an underlying sleep disorder that interrupts breathing, suggests a new study from Taiwan.Source : Reuters UKExplore : Deafness, Diseases, Health, Neurological disorders
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    The Insomnia Blog - Sleep Doctor Michael Breus, PhD

  • Can sleep help heal painful memories?

    Dr. Michael Breus
    26 Jan 2012 | 9:25 am
     Here’s some truly fascinating sleep news, the kind that shows just how deeply sleep can affect every facet of our lives. Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley examined the relationship between sleep abnormalities and the brain areas related to emotions. They discovered that REM sleep processes emotional experiences, so that these experiences feel less painful, difficult, and emotionally charged after sleep.  Thirty-five adults participated in the study, all in good health. Researchers divided the participants into two groups. Both groups were shown the same series of 150…

  • Another benefit of CPAP: a reduction in pain?

    Dr. Michael Breus
    17 Jan 2012 | 10:11 am
    I wroterecently about the relationship between sleep and fibromyalgia, a chronic pain syndrome, and the about important—and complicated—relationship between sleep and pain. Now there’s news that one of the most effective remedies for sleep apnea—CPAP therapy—may also have the benefit of reducing sensitivity to pain. A recent study found consistent use of the CPAP could reduce pain sensitivity in patients with severe OSA. The study tested 12 patients—7 men and 5 women—with severe obstructive sleep apnea. They found that six to eight weeks of regular CPAP use led to significantly…

  • Team up for CPAP success

    Dr. Michael Breus
    12 Jan 2012 | 9:22 am
    Listen up, partners and spouses of people with sleep apnea: Treating obstructive sleep apnea with CPAP works best when it’s a team effort. That’s the takeaway from a recent research review, which examined dozens of studies in an effort to identify the most effective ways to help patients comply with their CPAP regimen. What they found was that having a partner involved and engaged with CPAP treatment increases the likelihood that the patient will stick with their treatment plan. More than 18 million Americans suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It is among the most common sleep…
 
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    Sleep Advice, Tips, and Information from SleepBetter.org

  • New Provisions For Sleepy Truck Drivers

    Staff
    26 Jan 2012 | 1:19 pm
    We’ve talked before about the many dangers of drowsy truck drivers, and now the U.S. government is paying more attention to the problem. New federal regulations have been in the works since... [Click on the headline to read the rest of this story!]

  • Sleep May Not Be The Answer to Remedy Stress After Trauma

    Staff
    25 Jan 2012 | 7:36 am
    After being in an accident or going through some other type of stressful or traumatic event, a common piece of advice may be to get some rest, but a new study is showing that it actually may be... [Click on the headline to read the rest of this story!]

  • Naps Prove Important For Toddlers

    Staff
    24 Jan 2012 | 2:36 pm
    A recent study shows that mid day naps for youngsters may be even more important than we realized. The study, conducted at the University of Colorado in Boulder, revealed that toddlers who miss their... [Click on the headline to read the rest of this story!]

  • Fibromyalgia Sufferers May Benefit from Sleep Evaluation

    Staff
    19 Jan 2012 | 2:03 pm
    By Dr. Lisa Shives (The Sleep M.D.) I’ve noticed quite a bit of discussion lately about fibromyalgia on the SleepBetter Facebook Page. All of the discussion, unfortunately, is about how... [Click on the headline to read the rest of this story!]

  • Students Protest School Start Times

    Staff
    18 Jan 2012 | 5:48 pm
    Throughout the past few years there has been an ongoing debate about what time middle and high school students should begin their school day, since many research findings have revealed that teens are... [Click on the headline to read the rest of this story!]
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  • Obama Staff Colors “Fair Share” with Red Pen and Middle Finger

    Ronald
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:11 pm
    Ordinary American citizens struggle to pay their mortgages and their "fair share" of taxes while President Obama's staff and his federal employees feast upon their hefty salaries. They foul his "fair share" playbook with red ink as they wave their middle fingers at the middle class, the IRS and the preacher himself. Continue reading →

  • Obama, Holder Crushed by Supreme Court in GPS Privacy Decision

    Ronald
    23 Jan 2012 | 8:11 pm
    Obama and Holder had argued strongly in November to support warrantless GPS tracking of U.S. citizens, but the Supreme Court rang the Liberty Bell today and sounded an ominous warning to the power crazed duo. The Fourth Amendment is alive and well, and America has been granted a well deserved "reprieve." Continue reading →

  • Switchblade Assassins, Giant Avengers, Subs Attacking the Water

    Ronald
    16 Jan 2012 | 11:30 am
    America has "ruled the waves" since the late 19th century, but we have watched the rest of the world strengthen their forces at sea. When the Swirchblade assassins and the giant Avengers are added to our submarine and carrier forces we'll claim our title as "Poseidon of the 21st Century" and beyond. Continue reading →
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  • The consequences of insomnia

    Martin Reed
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:08 pm
    Here are a few more reasons why insomnia shouldn’t be ignored. Before reading any further, let us remind you that according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 50-70 million US adults aren’t getting enough sleep. Insomnia compromises your immune system Those who get only four hours of sleep each night for a week produce half the number of flu antibodies after receiving a flu vaccine compared to those who sleep between seven and eight hours. Insomnia may lead to depression A two year study involving over 10,000 participants found that getting less than six hours of…

  • How your BMI affects your sleep

    Martin Reed
    26 Jan 2012 | 6:54 pm
    We’ve written about the link between insomnia and body weight a few times. Now a study has found that the higher your body mass index (BMI), the less sleep you’re likely to get. The study looked at 6,344 men and women aged between 20-60 years of age with a BMI range of 18-40 (this range covers the classifications of underweight, healthy weight, overweight and obese). First of all, researchers once again found that women sleep more than men (regardless of BMI). Whilst the average man managed to get 6.6 hours, the average woman got 6.9 hours. This equates to women getting an…

  • Drinking alcohol may make your insomnia worse

    Martin Reed
    19 Jan 2012 | 7:10 pm
    Having a drink (or two, or three…) is often touted as a cure for insomnia yet most insomniacs know that sleep through intoxication isn’t really helpful. Besides the health implications, those who drink to sleep report poor sleep quality and grogginess the next day. A study published in a well regarded journal (see source link below) found that alcohol can actually increase wakefulness - in other words, drinking alcohol could actually make your insomnia worse. The study looked at 93 healthy adults with an average age of 24. In the experiment, participants consumed alcohol to the…

  • A list of popular over the counter sleeping pills and prescription sleep aids

    Martin Reed
    17 Jan 2012 | 8:45 pm
    We’re often mentioning specific insomnia treatments here on the Insomnia Land blog. Although this works well when we want to share the latest insomnia news and research, it’s not particularly helpful if you’re simply looking for a list of the most popular insomnia treatments. With the help of Pharmacy Times, we want to change that today by sharing a list of popular over-the-counter insomnia treatments, herbal remedies for insomnia and prescription sleeping pills. Where we’ve mentioned a particular drug or treatment before, we’ve added a link so you can read more…

  • Sleep deprivation increases the risk of depression

    Martin Reed
    16 Jan 2012 | 3:57 pm
    The fact that insomnia may cause depression is perhaps unsurprising to many insomniacs, yet researchers are still split as to whether insomnia is a symptom or a cause of depression. Sleep problems are usually seen as a symptom of depression – however it appears that newer research is finding that depression is often a symptom of insomnia. A study in 2010 found that insomnia may cause clinical depression and more recently a presentation made by scientists at the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology annual meeting confirmed that sleep deprivation may cause depression. Scientists…
 
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  • Treating Depression, Insomnia, & Chronic Fatigue w/ Dr. John Humiston, MD (Candida MD)

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    26 Jan 2012 | 6:50 pm
    Treating Depression, insomnia, & Persistent Fatigue w/ Dr. John Humiston, MD (Candida MD) www.Candidamd.com Dr. John Humiston, a former US Navy physician with extensive encounter treating significant depression, yeast infections, ADHD, chronic fatigue, insomnia and other debilitating situations, explains the tiny-understood connection between persistent fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, sleeping all evening, asthma, anxiousness, ADD, depression, migraines and Candida fungal infections. Dr. Humiston, former staff doctor at the William Hitt center explains the frequent denominator in…

  • Insomnia Relief – Get Relief From Your Insomnia By Tonight

    SiteAdmin
    26 Jan 2012 | 8:54 am
    Insomnia Relief – Get Relief From Your insomnia By Tonight Proven Sleep Inducing Program. Includes 5 Audios And A Book To Help Remove The Obstacles To Relaxation So You Can Sleep Deeply And Awaken Refreshed. Audios Help Remove Stress Due To Strain From Your Overloaded Lifestyle. Converts Well For insomnia Relief. Insomnia Relief – Get Relief From Your insomnia By Tonight

  • Westside Sleep Center

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    26 Jan 2012 | 6:39 am
    Westside Rest Center As a study facility committed to providing individuals with treatments for insomnia, Westside Rest Center is dedicated to assisting you rest soundly. Through our ever-expanding research and therapy solutions, we take a clinical technique to solving troubles such as snoring, sleep apnea, and basic sleeplessness. Routine your appointment to sleep longer, fuller nights. www.dexknows.com Remedies for insomnia Video Rating: / 5

  • For those of you that have asked “I am having trouble getting to sleep?”?

    SiteAdmin
    25 Jan 2012 | 7:34 am
    How to get to sleep question by atsa me atsa you?: For those of you that have asked “I am having trouble getting to sleep?”? There are a lot of these questions on here….I had this problem for years…..stop having caffeine after 2 in the afternoon, this means no soda, chocolate, coffee give it a week. Also before you go to bed, chew one antacid tablet, then see how your sleep changes….it sure helped me. How to get to sleep best answer: Answer by Susan YarrawongaOther remedies can be found in a web search for “trouble getting to sleep”. Give your answer…

  • Get To Sleep Easier! Tips for a Better Nights Rest

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    24 Jan 2012 | 3:43 pm
    Get To Sleep Less complicated! Guidelines for a Better Nights Rest Everyone has facebook, appropriate?? www.facebook.com TEWWTY MC TWEET TWEET!!! twitter.com Subscribe to Assistance! Xoxo: www.youtube.com Sub to the Private Channel for all sort of off-the-wall stuffs:) : www.youtube.com Blog! diamondsandheels14.blogspot.com How to get to rest Video Rating: four / 5
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  • Sleepwalk with Me: Comedian's sleep disorder experience comes to film

    AASM
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:56 am
    Mike Birbiglia’s sleep disorder has been the basis for a book and one-man show. Now the comedian’s REM sleep behavior disorder is featured in film. Sleepwalk with Me made its premiere at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.The movie is presented in association with WBEZ Public Radio's This American Life. Birbiglia has appeared as a semi-regular contributor to This American Life.

  • Poor sleep linked to problems in young diabetics

    AASM
    20 Jan 2012 | 9:46 am
    A new study suggests that young diabetics may be struggling to get a good night’s sleep. As a result, they have worse control of their blood sugar, poorer school performance and behavioral problems. The study tracked the sleep health of 50 Type 1 diabetics, ages 10 to 16. Researchers then compared the data with a similar control group. They found that the young diabetics spent more time sleeping

  • Sleep deprivation prompts quick improvements with chronic insomnia therapy

    AASM
    12 Jan 2012 | 11:20 am
    Sleep deprivation added to traditional therapy resulted in a superior treatment response for chronic insomnia, a new study shows.Intensive Sleep Retraining (ISR) uses sleep deprivation over a 25-hour period to counteract insomnia. Sleep deprivation facilitates a series of quick sleep onsets, the study’s authors said. ISR has the potential to produce rapid improvements in sleep, daytime

  • Short sleep, mental health problems predict long-term insomnia

    AASM
    9 Jan 2012 | 9:27 am
    Mental health problems and getting less than six hours of sleep play key roles in the persistence of insomnia. A study in the January edition of SLEEP found these risk factors in people experiencing insomnia for at least 7½ years. Smoking, caffeine and alcohol consumption, and sleep apnea did not predict persistent insomnia. The study looked at 1,395 random subjects who reported having insomnia

  • Brain changes observed in sleep apnea sufferers

    AASM
    3 Jan 2012 | 4:47 pm
    Researchers have observed changes to the brains of severe sleep apnea sufferers. A team in Australia used magnetic resonance (MR) spectroscopy to compare the brain tissue of sleep apnea patients to people without sleep disorders. They identified significant changes in the frontal lobe white matter and in the hippocampus. The changes to the frontal lobe were comparable to traumatic brain
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