Sleep Disorders Health Center
News and Features Related to Sleep Disorders
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Treating Sleep Apnea in Kids Improves Behavior, Quality of Life
Feb. 10, 2012 -- Kids with obstructive sleep apnea are often tired by day, have trouble paying attention, and have other behavioral problems all because they are not getting enough quality sleep at night. A new study may help turn that around -- without surgery. Sleep apnea is marked by pauses in br
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Sleep Apnea Linked to Silent Strokes
Feb. 1, 2012 -- A common sleep disorder is associated with an increased risk of symptomless but serious strokes called “silent strokes,” German researchers report. Sleep apnea, a condition marked by periodic interruptions in breathing during sleep, has been linked to an increased risk of strokes. Bu
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Insomnia Can Be Dangerous, But There's Rest for the Weary
Jan. 19, 2012 -- If you find yourself tossing and turning most nights, unable to fall asleep, you’re in good company. Insomnia, which is twice as common in women as in men, affects 6% to 10% of adults. It’s the most common sleep disorder, yet often goes undiagnosed and untreated, according to a new
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Treating Women's Sleep Apnea May Lower Heart Death Risk
Jan. 16, 2012 -- Machines that help keep the airways open during sleep may be lifesaving devices for women with severe sleep apnea, a new study suggests. People who have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) stop breathing many times during the night. It is much more common in men than in women. The struggl
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Women, Hormones, and Sleep Problems
Women are much more likely to report sleep problems like not getting enough sleep or being sleepy during the day, according to the National Sleep Foundation. One possible culprit? Our hormones. Hormonal changes can wreak havoc on sleep. In turn, sleep deprivation can affect hormone levels in a sleep
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9 Surprising Reasons to Get More Sleep
What difference could an extra hour of sleep make in your life? Maybe quite a lot, experts say. Studies show that the gap between getting just enough sleep and getting too little sleep may affect your health, your mood, your weight, and even your sex life. If you're getting less than the recommended
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Police Officers Often Robbed of Sleep
Dec. 20, 2011 -- Excessive sleepiness and unrecognized sleep disorders are common among police officers, a new study finds. In a survey of nearly 5,000 police officers from the U.S. and Canada, about 40% of the officers were found to have at least one sleep disorder. Obstructive sleep apnea was the
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The Toll of Sleep Loss in America
Elise G. hits the alarm at 5:30 a.m. to get her kids and herself up and ready. She's an elementary teacher in Marietta, Ga., with a seasonal business on the side. When a big holiday is coming up, she's typically burning the midnight oil most nights. On weekends, she says, "I've just got to catch up
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Sleep Deprivation at the Workplace
Jack (not his real name) is an airport baggage screener who works a midnight-to-8 a.m. shift so he can take care of family matters during the day. He loves the flexibility of being able to take care of his son when he's off, but admits his energy and alertness have suffered as a result. "I'm always
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Sleep and the Night Shift
What do firefighters, police officers, doctors, nurses, paramedics, factory workers, and office cleaning staff have in common? They all are at risk for shift work sleep disorder. If you work at night or often rotate shifts, you may share that risk. Working at night or irregular shifts can keep you f
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