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Tuesday, September 9, 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).
The Prevalence Of Carotid Atherosclerosis, A Leading Cause Of Stroke, Increases Significantly With The Severity Of Snoring
A study in the Sept. 1 issue of the journal Sleep shows that objectively measured heavy snoring is an independent risk factor for early carotid atherosclerosis, which may progress to be associated with stroke. In a study of 110 adults, the prevalence of carotid atherosclerosis was 20 percent with mild snoring, 32 percent with moderate snoring and 64 percent with heavy snoring.
Texting in Your Sleep?
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...
The Heat Factor: Warm Skin, Cozier Sleep
Your Teen's Insomnia Is Probably as Bad as Yours
Sunday Night Sleeplessness
Attention Jet Setters Who Snore
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).
The Prevalence Of Carotid Atherosclerosis, A Leading Cause Of Stroke, Increases Significantly With The Severity Of Snoring
A study in the Sept. 1 issue of the journal Sleep shows that objectively measured heavy snoring is an independent risk factor for early carotid atherosclerosis, which may progress to be associated with stroke. In a study of 110 adults, the prevalence of carotid atherosclerosis was 20 percent with mild snoring, 32 percent with moderate snoring and 64 percent with heavy snoring.
Texting in Your Sleep?
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...
The Heat Factor: Warm Skin, Cozier Sleep
Your Teen's Insomnia Is Probably as Bad as Yours
Sunday Night Sleeplessness
Attention Jet Setters Who Snore
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