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Verizon Cellular Based Home Sleep Test

At the 2012 Comsumer Electronics Show, Novasom unveiled an obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) test kit that has been cleared by the FDA and uses the Verizon Wireless network to collect sleep data wirelessly. NovaSom describes the test as: “The AccuSom, NovaSom’s second-generation home sleep test, is a smartphone-sized portable Type III cardio-respiratory monitor. Its multichannel […]

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Chronic Drinking Disrupts Your Bodies Biological Clock

It is well-known that chronic drinking can lead to many different health problems, but researchers discovered that it can also disrupt your bodies biological clock. The bodies biological clock, or circadian rhythm, is controlled by a system of genes, and the system of circadian rhythm allows the body to control temperature, sleep/wake times, and more […]

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5 Secrets to a Great Nap

In today’s demanding world, it is becoming increasingly harder for some individuals to devote enough time to sleep at night. Yet according to a 2009 study by the PEW Research Center; only one-third of American adults take daytime naps. Napping can be beneficial for those who cannot find adequate time for sleep at night, and […]

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Sleep Is More Important Than You Think

The effects of not sleeping enough can significantly affect your health. Sleep deprivation can be caused by stress, poor time-management, and health conditions.  Also, more often than not; sleep deprivation is caused by sleep disorders. Some of the consequences of sleep deprivation include decreased alertness, memory and cognitive impairment, and general poor quality of life. […]

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Automakers Hope to Assist in Road-time Fatigue

There are about 100,000 police-reported crashes in the United States every year as a direct result of driver fatigue, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates.  An incident in Japan involving a sleeping bus driver that killed seven people has spurred people to think about driving differently. Automakers hope to use new technology to reduce […]

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