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Sleep Could Improve Long-Term Memory
 Do you struggle with a forgetful memory? The best solution may be a good night’s sleep. A recent study conducted at MIT confirmed that sleep is essential for the storage of long-term memories, according to an article in US News and World Report. |
New Rules Needed to Reduce Pilot Fatigue
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The Federal Aviation Administration stated on Wednesday that recommendations for new rules aimed at limiting pilot fatigue need to be submitted by Sept. 1, according to a recent USA Today article. In a recent string of crashes — including the accident in Buffalo, NY, last February that killed 50 — pilots stated they had not received a full night’s sleep. |
The Art of Sleeping Upright
 Plenty of animals can sleep upright, such as horses and various livestock. But what about people? According to a recent BBC News article, it's possible but not always comfortable. |
'Sleeping On It' Could Improve Creativity
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Whenever you're facing a problem or tough decision, you might get the following advice from a friend: "Sleep on it." According to new findings published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, that might not be a bad idea. |
A Look at the Future of CPAP
 Check out our new Ask the Expert article, in which we talk to Colin Sullivan, M.B.B.S., Ph.D, FRACP – the inventor of continuous positive airway pressure. CPAP is the leading therapy for sleep apnea. Patients wear a face or nasal mask during sleep. |
Post Writer Talks About Apnea Diagnosis
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A recent article in the Washington Post highlights Post staff writer Valerie Strauss' experience with being diagnosed with sleep apnea. Strauss — "a somewhat trim, 53-year-old woman," according to the article — suspected she had sleep apnea, but wasn't sure until she had an overnight sleep study conducted at the Sleep Disorders Clinic in Chevy Chase, Md. |
Dr. Allan Pack to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
 The National Sleep Foundation is proud to announce that Dr. Allan I. Pack will be the 2010 recipient of its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Pack is well-known for his outstanding leadership and vision in the sleep field, contributions to original research and exceptional mentoring. |
No Correlation Found Between Exercise, Total Sleep Time
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The amount of energy you expend during the day may have nothing to do with the amount of sleep you get, according to a study presented at SLEEP 2009. Researchers at Walter Reed Army Medical Center followed 14 subjects wearing armbands designed to measure body temperature, ambient temperature, position sense and motion. |
Extra Sleep Could Improve Athletic Performance
 Athletes who extended their sleep to 10 hours each night experienced improved performance and mood, according to a study presented at SLEEP 2009, the 23rd annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies. |
Going on Vacation? Don’t Forget CPAP Equipment
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Even when you’re on vacation, you can’t take a break from Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. CPAP is the leading therapy for sleep apnea. Patients wear a face or nasal mask during sleep. The mask, connected to a pump, provides a positive flow of air into the nasal passages in order to keep the airway open. |
