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Treating sleep apnea in heart patients reduces future hospital visits
The new study involved 104 heart patients in the hospital who reported symptoms of sleep apnea. They were being treated for problems such as heart failure or a heart attack. Each underwent a portable sleep study. It gives doctors the facts they need to diagnose sleep apnea. The study measures vital signs such as breathing, blood oxygen level and heart rate.
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Staying active may help promote healthy sleep in middle-age
“Staying active won’t cure sleep complaints, but it will reduce the odds of them,” lead author Rodney Dishman said in a news release. “The more active you stay, the better off you’ll be.”The authors report that our fitness level tends to decline as we age. One way of measuring fitness is with a treadmill endurance test. People who are fit can walk or run on a treadmill longer as the speed and incline increases.
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Public health impact of sleep apnea is severe
The National Health Sleep Awareness Project is shedding light on the public health impact of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Afflicting at least 25 million adults in the U.S., sleep apnea is a serious and growing problem.
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Larger tongue with more fat may predict sleep apnea risk in obese adults
A new study of obese adults shows that those who have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have a significantly larger tongue with a higher amount of fat. OSA is a chronic disease that involves repetitive pauses in breathing during sleep.
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Sleep disorders often overlooked in people with multiple sclerosis
Fatigue, or extreme tiredness and exhaustion, is one of the most common and disabling symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS). A new study suggests that fatigue in people with MS may actually be a sign of an undiagnosed sleep disorder.
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Treating sleep apnea reverses brain damage
Obstructive sleep apnea can be destructive to your brain. But new research shows that CPAP therapy repairs the damage.What is obstructive sleep apnea? OSA is a chronic disease that involves repetitive pauses in breathing during sleep. These breathing pauses can prevent your body from supplying enough oxygen to the brain.
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Too little sleep could shrink your brain
A new study published online in Neurology suggests that getting too little sleep could lead to a shrinking brain.The study involved 147 adults with an average age of 54 years. They underwent two brain scans, one at the start of the study and one an average of three and half years later. Before getting the scans, participants completed a questionnaire about their sleep habits.
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The Causes, Effects and Dangers of Sleep Deprivation
Sleep deprivation is a common condition that afflicts 47 million American adults, or almost a quarter of the adult population. Symptoms can interfere with memory, energy levels, mental abilities, and emotional mood. A study conducted by the University of Chicago Medical Center in 1999 indicates that the condition drastically affects the body’s ability to metabolize glucose, leading to symptoms that mimic early-stage diabetes.
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Parasomnia and Childhood Sleep Disorders
Many childhood sleep disorders are actually types of parasomnia. Somnambulism, night terrors, bedwetting, talking while asleep, and body rocking are much more common in children than they are in adults. Most children outgrow these problems before adolescence. Parents may note an increase in frequency or intensity when their child is ill, under stress, or taking certain medications.
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