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Treating Sleep Apnea: What's New for CPAP Masks?
 For the 18 million people living with sleep apnea, under 50% regularly use their CPAP mask while sleeping at night. |
Who needs more sleep – younger adults or older adults?
 Who needs more sleep – younger adults or older adults? A good night's sleep is essential to good health regardless of age, but those in good health tend to sleep at least 20 minutes less than those that are not. A recent study in the journal SLEEP found that adults free of sleep disorders and other serious health problems need less sleep than young adults. |
Sleep Management and Working Parents
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When a new baby enters the picture, it is sometimes difficult for working parents to get a good night of sleep. The Wall Street Journal recently offered a few coping tips through their blog "The Juggle" which examines the choices and trade-offs people make as they juggle work and family. |
Do women need more sleep than men?
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Do women need more sleep than men? Yes, according to Dr. Jim Horne, Britain's leading expert in sleep science. |
Early to Bed: A Cure for Teen Depression?
 A recent study found that adolescents with earlier bedtimes were less likely to suffer from depression and thoughts of suicide. The findings suggest that going to bed early is a good strategy for lengthening sleep duration and increasing the likelihood of getting enough sleep. |
Sleep Talking - Funny or dangerous?
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There are many reasons why some people talk during sleep – sleep deprivation, stress, alcohol consumption and daytime sleepiness are just some reasons behind this activity. |
High school students getting less sleep
 Teenagers are notorious for staying up late at night. When they are not working on school projects, they are usually socializing late into the night and missing out on valuable sleep. |
Sleep Apnea and Diabetes
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Researchers at the University of Chicago recently found that if someone has Type 2 diabetes, it is likely that this condition could worsen if they also have Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). According to the researchers, obstructive sleep apnea adversely affects glucose control in patients with type 2 diabetes and is often undiagnosed. |
Can't Sleep? What to do about insomnia
 You know you have insomnia when you have difficulty falling asleep, wake up frequently during the night, wake up too early in the morning and suffer from daytime sleepiness. Although insomnia is a disorder in its own right, it is often a symptom of some other disease or condition. Stress, worry, pain and jet lag are some factors that contribute to insomnia. |
You can't "catch up on sleep"
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Getting extra sleep to overcome sleep deprivation may seem like the right thing to do, but a recent Harvard Medical School study found that it's not that easy. The study highlights the effects of chronic sleep loss on performance and demonstrates that it is nearly impossible to "catch up on sleep" to improve performance. |
