Sleep Apnea
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent sleep disorder generated by blockage of the airway. It is generally characterized with one or more pauses in breathing, or experiencing short breaths during sleep. Because obstructive sleep apnea only happens during sleep, most people who suffer from this disorder aren’t aware of their condition and often go undiagnosed.
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Learning Problems, Obesity, Sleep Apnea are Intertwined: Researchers
4 Nov 2011 at 3:49pm
Improving childhood obesity, sleep apnea, and learning impairment may require addressing all three factors, a new study suggests.
Early Sleep Loss Ups ADHD Risk: Study
15 Jun 2011 at 7:51pm
Researchers say there's a link between ADHD and getting too little sleep in preschool.
Cooling Cap May Prove a Breakthrough Against Insomnia
15 Jun 2011 at 3:43pm
A study found that people who wore the cooling cap fell asleep almost as quickly and stayed asleep as long as people who did not have insomnia.
When Women Don't Sleep, Marriage May Suffer: Study
15 Jun 2011 at 3:09pm
A new study suggests that when women don't get enough sleep, the quality of marriage suffers.
Less Stress, Better Sleep Aids Weight Loss
5 Apr 2011 at 1:45pm
Getting the right amount of sleep and reducing stress may jump start weight loss--even for people who already have a healthy eating and exercise regiment, new research has found.
Loss of Sleep Makes ADHD Kids More Inattentive: Study
7 Mar 2011 at 4:10pm
Kids with ADHD may have more trouble paying attention when they've lost sleep, a new study has found.
Loving Your Bedroom May Improve Your Sleep
24 Feb 2011 at 10:01pm
Nineteen percent claimed they slept better in a bed that had been made, and 70 percent reported getting a better night's sleep in bedding that smelled fresh and clean.
ADHD, Sleep Problems Share Many Symptoms: Expert
13 Jan 2011 at 5:02pm
Research suggests that there's a link between sleep disorders in children and a diagnosis of ADHD.
How Perfectionism Can Ruin Your Holidays
29 Nov 2010 at 10:53pm
Looking forward to a perfect holiday? Think twice before you say yes, researchers warn.
Most Lie to Their Boss About Stress Level: Study
3 Nov 2010 at 6:47pm
One in five workers has taken time off of work for a stress-induced "mental health day," but were unwilling to admit it, a new study has found.
Sleep Problems Plague Many Arthritis Patients
19 Oct 2010 at 2:24am
Up to 23 percent of arthritis patients experience severe sleep disturbance, a new study suggests.
Arthritis Significantly Affects Sleep Quality: Study
19 Oct 2010 at 1:29am
Scientists at the National Institute of Health have found that arthritis can significantly worsen sufferers' sleep quality, especially when patients are depressed or anxious or when their pain isn't controlled well.
Sleep Apnea Masks May Change Face Shape Over Time
14 Oct 2010 at 12:12am
Masks on the CPAP machine used for sleep apnea can subtly alter a person's face over time, a new study has found.
Medical TV Dramas May Harm Your Mental Health: Study
4 Oct 2010 at 3:16pm
Watching too many TV medical dramas may reduce your satisfaction with life, a small new study suggests.
Insomnia May Be Deadly for Men: Study
15 Sep 2010 at 10:05pm
Researchers found that these men were more than four times as likely to die during the 14-year study than men who reported being good sleepers.
