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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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Men: Sleep Disturbances Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease

Men: Sleep Disturbances Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease

Sleep quality is just as important as how many hours you tuck in, and sleep disturbances do set you back. Men especially should take note of new research that suggests that sleep disturbances increases their risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia, the study included more than 1,000 men who […]

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6 Ways to Improve Your Shut-Eye with a Chronic Illness

6 Ways to Improve Your Shut-Eye with a Chronic Illness

Getting high-quality sleep isn’t optional when it comes to improving your overall well-being. Nonetheless, it can be challenging to get the benefits of restorative sleep while battling a chronic illness. Practicing great sleep hygiene is a way to obtain sleep that’s refreshing, while decreasing your chances of being woken up during the night. Try these […]

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Teen Insomnia Tied to Anxiety and Depression

Teen Insomnia Tied to Anxiety and Depression

The relationship between teens and sleep is known to be complicated. Teenage years are full of drastic changes, including hormones, busy daily schedules and intense social relationships. Psychology researchers at the University of Adelaide took a closer look at high school students, aiming to gather more information about the link between teens and mental health […]

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