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Sleep, Athletic Performance, and Recovery
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Many of the world's greatest athletes eat, sleep, breathe, and live for their sport. But did you know that in addition to physical conditioning and conscious eating, sleep plays a major role in athletic performance and competitive results? |
Sleep Apnea Linked to Heart Disease
 A new study found that obstructive sleep apnea is linked to an increased risk of heart failure and coronary heart disease in middle-aged and older men. |
Cherry Juice Could Affect Your Insomnia
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If you are one of over 40 million Americans suffering from insomnia, there may be some help for you in the form of cherry juice. |
Is there a perfect time to take a nap?
 Is there a perfect time to take a nap? It depends. Your personal situation will determine the best time for you to take a nap. There are three types of naps you can take; planned, emergency and habitual napping. Planned napping (also called preparatory napping) involves taking a nap to delay getting tired early or to help stay alert later than you normally would. |
Later School Start Times Improved Adolescent Alertness
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A modest delay in school start time of only 30 minutes could significantly improve adolescent alertness, mood and health, according to a study conducted in a small private high school. |
Sleep Disorders and Weight Gain
 A new study published in the International Journal of Obesity found that Middle-aged women who suffer from sleep disorders are more likely to have problems with their weight than their peers who get the recommended eight hours a night. |
What To Do About Insomnia
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A lot of people suffer from insomnia, and they say to themselves, "I know what this is, but I can't do anything about it." However, consider the toll insomnia takes on your life, the effect it has on your family, your ability to work at a high level, and to socialize with others. The consequences are so enormous that it's important to do something about it. According to Dr. Neil B. |
REM Sleep Deprivation and Migraines
 Researchers at Missouri State University's Center for Biomedical & Life Sciences found that REM (rapid eye movement) sleep deprivation caused increased expression of the proteins which are known to play an important role in initiating and sustaining chronic pain. |
How to Get a Good Night's Sleep in a Hotel
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If you are planning to vacation this summer, chances are you'll be staying a hotel. Although it's fun to see new place or visit with friends and family, staying in a hotel means not sleeping in your own bed. So what should a traveler expect from a hotel when its time to sleep? |
Sleep Apnea and Teen Academic Performance
 The average academic grades of children and teens with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are worse than the grades of students who have no sleep-disordered breathing, according to a research led by Dean W. Beebe, PhD, associate professor of pediatrics in the division of behavioral medicine and clinical psychology at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center in Ohio. |
