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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 […]
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 […]
5 Places In The World That Know The Value Of Sleep
Sleep has been a booming topic in the last few years as an essential way to keep healthy, and for good reason. Sleep deprivation increases serious health risks, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes and early death. If that doesn’t grab your attention, it is estimated that sleep deprivation costs American corporations $63.2 billion a […]
Study: Aspects Of Sleep Apnea That Predict Heart Disease
The increased heart risks that are associated with having obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have been well established by numerous studies. However, a new study set out to find exactly what is it about OSA that makes it predictor of cardiovascular events. OSA is a chronic sleep disorder that is characterized by paused breathing during sleep, […]
Smoking May Be The Cause Of Your Sleep Problems
According to a study from German researchers, one reason to quit smoking may be that smokers have more trouble sleeping than non-smokers. Reuters first reported on the findings published in the journal Addiction Biology, which suggest that smokers are more likely to not get enough sleep each night and have more disturbed sleep, compared to […]
Study: What’s Really Behind Your Nightmares and Bad Dreams
New Rules For Truck Drivers Effective Against Drowsy Driving
According to a new study, the new safety regulations for truck drivers are proving to be effective in preventing fatigue and drowsy driving. Drivers are required increase their break time for sleep in between shifts. Regulation states that one duty or “cycle” is considered driving 60-70 hours in the last 7-8 days, afterwards truck drivers […]
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