Teens suffer from sleep deprivation more than most. Keep reading to find out the causes of teen sleep problems and to find out how many hours of sleep a teen requires. Complete news at...
Weight gain can sometimes be attributed to a lack of sleep. Keep reading to find out how lack of sleep and sleep apnea can contribute to weight gain. Complete news at...
Lack of sleep, namely insomnia and related disorders, has unique symptoms, causes and treatments. Keep reading to leanr more about the causes and effects of lack of sleep. Complete news at...
Parents who use spanking as a form of punishment are also more likely than other parents to physically abuse their children, a new study shows. Complete news at...
Disrupted sleep, in the form of restless leg syndrome (RLS), periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD), sleep apnea and delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS), are serious disorders that can damage your health. Keep reading for more on the causes of disrupted sleep. Complete news at...
Sleep deprivation, caused by sleep disorders has a number of physical and mental effects. Keep reading to learn more about the effects of sleep deprivation. Complete news at...
The causes of sleep deprivation vary widely, ranging from medical conditions to the medications you take to your lifestyle habits. Keep reading to learn more about the causes of sleep deprivation and various sleep disorders. Complete news at...
Wth our busy lives, stress can lead to a bad night's sleep. Keep reading to learn about the effects of stress and stress management on sleep. Complete news at...
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Higher Blood Pressure Risk In Teenagers Linked To Poor Or Insufficient Sleep
Higher Blood Pressure Risk In Teenagers Linked To Poor Or Insufficient Sleep
US research reveals that teenagers who don't sleep enough or have poor quality sleep may be at higher risk of elevated blood pressure that could lead to cardiovascular disease in adulthood. The study is the first to examine links between high blood pressure and sleep quality in healthy adolescents. The research appears as a paper published online before print on 18th August in Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association (AHA).
Surgical Weight Loss Does Not Eliminate Obstructive Sleep Apnea
A study in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine shows that surgical weight loss results in an improvement of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but most patients continue to have moderate to severe OSA one year after undergoing bariatric surgery. .Results of this study suggest that it is the severity of the condition, rather than a patient's presurgical weight, that determines if OSA will be resolved.
"Guitar Man" Jerry Reed dies at age 71
Singer and actor Jerry Reed, known as "The Guitar Man" of country music, has died at the age of 71, ending a career that took him from writing hit songs like "When You're Hot, You're Hot" to major acting roles in Hollywood.
Does Sleep Have A Core Function?
The potential necessary functions of sleep were recently discussed in an article released on August 25, 2008 in the open-access journal PLoS Biology. While it is largely publicly accepted that sleep is essential, there are still many mysteries surrounding its function and how essential it is. Sleep scientists continue to research these questions and find the core function of sleep, which is discussed in the piece by Chiara Cirelli and Giulio Tononi.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is an effective treatment for most cases of primary insomnia, and for selected cases of secondary insomnia. There are a variety of behavioral and psychological treatments that comprise CBT-I, including stimulus control therapy, relaxation training, biofeedback, paradoxical intention, sleep restriction therapy, sleep hygiene education, and cognitive therapy. Usually several of these treatments are...
US research reveals that teenagers who don't sleep enough or have poor quality sleep may be at higher risk of elevated blood pressure that could lead to cardiovascular disease in adulthood. The study is the first to examine links between high blood pressure and sleep quality in healthy adolescents. The research appears as a paper published online before print on 18th August in Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association (AHA).
Surgical Weight Loss Does Not Eliminate Obstructive Sleep Apnea
A study in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine shows that surgical weight loss results in an improvement of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but most patients continue to have moderate to severe OSA one year after undergoing bariatric surgery. .Results of this study suggest that it is the severity of the condition, rather than a patient's presurgical weight, that determines if OSA will be resolved.
"Guitar Man" Jerry Reed dies at age 71
Singer and actor Jerry Reed, known as "The Guitar Man" of country music, has died at the age of 71, ending a career that took him from writing hit songs like "When You're Hot, You're Hot" to major acting roles in Hollywood.
Does Sleep Have A Core Function?
The potential necessary functions of sleep were recently discussed in an article released on August 25, 2008 in the open-access journal PLoS Biology. While it is largely publicly accepted that sleep is essential, there are still many mysteries surrounding its function and how essential it is. Sleep scientists continue to research these questions and find the core function of sleep, which is discussed in the piece by Chiara Cirelli and Giulio Tononi.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is an effective treatment for most cases of primary insomnia, and for selected cases of secondary insomnia. There are a variety of behavioral and psychological treatments that comprise CBT-I, including stimulus control therapy, relaxation training, biofeedback, paradoxical intention, sleep restriction therapy, sleep hygiene education, and cognitive therapy. Usually several of these treatments are...
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