Poorer diets seen in people with sleep apnea

Poorer diets seen in people with sleep apnea
People with severe sleep apnea tend to eat a less healthy diet than people with milder apnea symptoms and those without the disorder, a new study suggests.

Warfarin Underused in Atrial Fibrillation Patients
Study says blood thinner not prescribed often enough, but notes it's hard to manage

Poor sleep may impact elders' physical abilities
Poor quality sleep may lead to poorer physical function among otherwise healthy older men, study findings suggest.

All Sleep is Not Created Equal
In my last blog we were reviewing the fundamental question of why we sleep.  We left off trying to sort out the level of activity of the brain and body during different stages of sleep (i.e. Non-REM and REM).    During non-REM the body and brain are at their most relaxed state.  Ironically, most people think of REM as deep sleep, but actually during REM the level of brain activity resembles the awake state.  Our most...

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Brain Pressure More Likely to Cause Vision Loss in Men

Brain Pressure More Likely to Cause Vision Loss in Men
Title: Brain Pressure More Likely to Cause Vision Loss in Men
Category: Health News
Created: 10/16/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/16/2008

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome, also called CFS, can be a debilitating condition. Keep reading to learn about treatments for and symptoms of CFS.

Narcolepsy Treatment
Narcolepsy and hypersomnia greatly impact those who suffer from them. Keep reading to learn about narcolepsy treatments, including using antidepressants, modafinial and xyrem.

Lack of Sleep and Weight Gain: Is There a Connection?
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.

Sleep Disorders and Depression
Sleep disorders can often lead to depression and anxiety. Learn how sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, can lead to depression.

Nation's Teachers Battle Sleep Problems
Title: Nation's Teachers Battle Sleep Problems
Category: Health News
Created: 10/16/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/16/2008

The Brain Still Awake, Even During Deep Sleep
Sleep in man is divided in two main phases : non-REM sleep, which occupies most of our early sleep night, and REM sleep, during which our dreams prevail. Non-REM sleep is usually considered as a compensatory 'resting' state for the brain, following the intense waking brain activity. Indeed, previous brain imaging studies showed that the brain was less active during periods of non-REM sleep as compared to periods of wakefulness.