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Spindle Production – Key to a Good Night's Sleep?
 Researchers from Boston's Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital may have found that 'sleep spindles' are the secret ingredient to an uninterrupted night's sleep. Their research has been published in today's issue of Current Biology. |
Back to School Sleep Tips
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The new school year is around the corner, and if your kids are like most, they're probably used to staying up and sleeping in later than they would during the school year. In fact, if school were to start tomorrow, they'd probably have a tough time going to bed and waking up in time for it. |
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Health and Safety
 Researchers have found that 19.5% of U.S. adults are suffering from moderate to severe excessive daytime sleepiness; a cause for public health and safety concerns. "The number of individuals sleepy or drowsy during situations where they should be alert is disturbing," said principal investigator Dr. |
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. |
