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Therapy and Sleep Aids; Help for Pain and Sleep
 A recent study published in the journal Sleep Medicine found that behavioral therapy for insomnia coupled with pain medication improves the sleep of ailing patients. |
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Risk Factors
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A new study published in the medical journal Pediatrics and conducted at UMDNJ - Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center has revealed that over 96% of infants who have died from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) were exposed to known risk factors, with 78% encountering multiple risk fa |
Sleep Apnea and Dream Recall
 Ever had a nightmare or a dream worth remembering but just can't? Chances are you could be suffering with sleep apnea. A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found suffering from obstructive sleep apnea drastically reduces nightmare recall. |
Sleep Apnea and Progressive Brain Damage
 Researchers have found yet another reason why people with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) should get tested and treated for the disease. According to a recent study published in the journal SLEEP, patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea syndrome demonstrated reduced brain gray matter concentration. |
Good Sleep, Eating Together and Less TV Can End Childhood Obesity
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Childhood obesity is a top concern for parents and health care providers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 9 million children in the USA between the ages 6 – 19 years are overweight or obese. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
