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Sleep Apnea Severity Linked To Aggressiveness Of Cancer
Sleep apnea is a chronic sleep disorder in which a person stops breathing multiple times during sleep. Its severity may be a predictor of the aggressiveness of malignant skin melanoma, or skin cancer, according to a recent study. A link between sleep apnea and mortality, as well between sleep apnea and the incident rate of […]
Study: The Insomnia Treatment That Cuts Costs
Insomnia is known to cost the U.S. $63 billion every year, as it affects workers’ productivity. Additionally, it can lead to high healthcare costs for the insomniac. If you are looking to cash in on savings, treating your insomnia with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) could be a great place to start. A new study is […]
Your Mindset About Sleep Affects Your Cognitive Ability
Is it possible to decrease the effects of sleep deprivation by simply believing you are well-rested? A new study suggests that the placebo effect of thinking you had a great night of sleep can improve your cognitive abilities. Researchers at Colorado College included 164 students in a study, telling were them that a new technique […]
Sleep Apnea Linked To Multiple Sclerosis Patients’ Fatigue
Brainstem Injuries From A Stroke May Lead To Sleep Apnea
New research is strengthening the link between sleep apnea and stroke-related injuries. People who have had their brainstems affected by a stroke are more likely to develop sleep apnea, compared to those who have a stroke which affected another area of the brain. The study included 355 ischemic stroke patients, average age 65, of which […]
The Answers Behind Common Dreams and Symbols
According to The Huffington Post, people may report having similar dreams, but the meanings behind them can be completely different depending on backgrounds and culture. However, there are common symbols and images in dreams that have developed meanings which are generally accepted: Being Chased:During a dream, it often causes such a great amount of anxiety […]
Moderate Weight Loss Helps With Sleep Apnea Treatment
For the first time a study has focused on how weight loss affects obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It is a chronic sleep condition in which a person stops breathing multiples times during the night, leading to disrupted sleep, and daytime sleepiness. OSA has been a top concern for health care systems in recent years as […]
A Lack of Good Quality Sleep May Lead to Widespread Pain
As we age, it is more common for us to experience muscle, bone, and nerve pain. Fibromyalgia, a condition that cause widespread pain affecting multiple body parts, is also more common among people over the age of 50. A new study shows that non-restorative sleep, sleeping the proper amount of hours yet still feeling tired […]
Why Falling In Love Disrupts Your Sleep
In honor of Valentine’s Day, it’s only fitting that we discuss how being in love affects the way we sleep. Falling madly in love is often associated with a lack of sleep. Scientists are now able to provide us with insight as to why we miss out on the world of snooze when preoccupied with […]
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