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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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Dental Appliance May Offer Relief For Sleep Apnea Sufferers

Some dentists are recommending a dental appliance similar to a mouth-guard as an alternative to traditional treatment methods for obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep apnea affects between 12 and 18 million Americans on a nightly basis, and many use a CPAP, or Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, machine to assist in regulating their breathing while they sleep.  […]

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New Advances in Technology Lead to Affordable, Accurate Sleep Apnea Detection

A new test using an electronic nose to detect sleep apnea was able to diagnose the disorder correctly 93% of the time. Compared to traditional, costly methods, the new electronic nose, which monitors the breathing of an individual, can accurately diagnose the disorder. Normally, a patient would undergo a one-night study in a hospital or […]

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