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Poor Sleep and Insomnia Linked to Low Pain Tolerance

Poor Sleep and Insomnia Linked to Low Pain Tolerance

According to new research, people suffering from insomnia and other sleep issues have an increased sensitivity to pain. The fascinating study was conducted by researchers at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, and included more than 10,400 adults who had been enrolled in a large, long-term Norwegian health study. Participants were asked various questions about […]

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Treating Sleep Apnea with CPAP May Lower Diabetes Risk

Treating Sleep Apnea with CPAP May Lower Diabetes Risk

According to new research, treating sleep apnea with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) could help people with pre-diabetes improve their blood sugar levels. Nearly 57 million people in the U.S. have prediabetes, marked by elevated blood sugar levels that aren’t quite high enough to be considered diabetes. CPAP is the most widely accepted and common […]

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Night Shift Workers: Insomnia May Hurt Job Performance

Night Shift Workers: Insomnia May Hurt Job Performance

Night shift workers often face cognitive impairment as they complete tasks through the night. However, a new study shared by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine suggests the reason is strongly linked to insomnia rather sleepiness. Published in this month’s issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, the study included 34 night shift workers, […]

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