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Lack of Sleep for Teenagers Connected to Obesity Risk

Lack of Sleep for Teenagers Connected to Obesity Risk

With teenagers back at school, you’ve got another reason besides better grades to make sure your young student tucks in early. According to research conducted by researchers at the University of North Carolina Gillings School of Public Health and  the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University, not getting enough sleep significantly increases a […]

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Study: Sleep Linked to Survival of Women With Breast Cancer

Study: Sleep Linked to Survival of Women With Breast Cancer

According to a small study, sleep efficiency may predict the survival time of women with advanced breast cancer. Sleep efficiency is defined as the ratio between how much time a person spends in bed and how much time they spend sleeping. Conducted by researchers from Stanford University, The Huffington Post reports that the study included […]

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Study Links Sleep Apnea With Cancer And Stroke Risk

Study Links Sleep Apnea With Cancer And Stroke Risk

The dangers of  obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) should not be taken lightly. Researchers from the University of Sydney have strong evidence that people with moderate to severe OSA have a significantly higher risk of developing cancer, stroke, and face an early death. Published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, the 20-year study included 397 adults, and […]

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Bed Sharing May Impact Babies’ Sleep Quality

Bed Sharing May Impact Babies’ Sleep Quality

New parents have to make plenty of difficult decisions regarding their new babies, including where they should sleep. Although babies are known to wake up frequently during their earlier months, research suggests that parents should fight the temptation to share their beds with their new babies as it diminishes their overall sleep quality. Published in the […]

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Behavioral Therapies Improves The Sleep Of Cancer Patients

Behavioral Therapies Improve the Sleep of Cancer Patients

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the getting the proper rest while staying strong to fight this disease can be a challenge. According to the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, it is estimated that between 36-59% of cancer patients experience sleep issues and insomnia during, and after cancer treatment. These […]

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