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Magnetic Brain Therapy Treats Depression Without Negatively Affecting Sleep

One of the major signs and symptoms of depression is insomnia, or trouble sleeping.  It occurs in 50-90% of depressed patients, and it occurs not only because of depression but also the traditional treatment. Many antidepressants prescribed today can stimulate the patient, making it hard to sleep, or they cause fatigue during the day, disrupting sleep […]

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Sleep Apnea Treatment Should Be Viewed As Investment, Not Cost

The American Sleep Apnea Association is pushing for businesses to view the treatment of their employees sleep apnea as an investment rather than a cost. By treating the disorder companies can expect healthier employees who come to work more often. Sleep apnea is a costly disorder, costing businesses between $67 billion and $165 billion in […]

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Dental Appliance May Offer Relief For Sleep Apnea Sufferers

Some dentists are recommending a dental appliance similar to a mouth-guard as an alternative to traditional treatment methods for obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep apnea affects between 12 and 18 million Americans on a nightly basis, and many use a CPAP, or Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, machine to assist in regulating their breathing while they sleep.  […]

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New Advances in Technology Lead to Affordable, Accurate Sleep Apnea Detection

A new test using an electronic nose to detect sleep apnea was able to diagnose the disorder correctly 93% of the time. Compared to traditional, costly methods, the new electronic nose, which monitors the breathing of an individual, can accurately diagnose the disorder. Normally, a patient would undergo a one-night study in a hospital or […]

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Bullying in The Workplace May Lead to Sleep Troubles at Home

Sleep disorders are a particularly costly problem in the workplace, costing developed countries millions of dollars a year in lost revenue due to mistakes and inefficiency.  Researchers believe that workplace bullying is one contributing factor to this problem. A study of over 7,000 adult workers from south-east France showed that not only was workplace bullying […]

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