Category Archives: Sleep

Sleep Restriction Results In Weight Gain Despite Decreases In Appetite And Consumption

Associated Professional Sleep Societies, in the presence of free access to food, sleep restricted subjects reported decrease in appetite, food cravings and food consumption; however, they gained weight over the course of the study. Continue reading

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Waist size and body mass index are risk factors for sleep disordered breathing in children

A study in the June 1 issue of the journal Sleep found that waist circumference and body mass index (BMI) are consistent, independent risk factors for all severity levels of sleep disordered breathing (SDB) in children, suggesting that as with adult SDB, metabolic factors are important risk factors for childhood SDB. Continue reading

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Online cognitive behavioral therapy is effective in treating chronic insomnia

study in the June 1 issue of the journal Sleep demonstrates that online cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic insomnia significantly improves insomnia severity, daytime fatigue and sleep quality. Online treatment also reduces erroneous beliefs about sleep and pre-sleep mental arousal. Continue reading

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Living With Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue

Lifestyle changes and the right medications can help ease fatigue and restless sleep from fibromyalgia. By Jeanie Lerche DavisWebMD Feature Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD Jackie Yencha is somebody who gets things done — as much as possible. She has … Continue reading

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Restless Legs Syndrome: Causes and Treatments

This article will examine the symptoms, likely causes, and treatments of RLS. Research indicates that there are some cases that can be identified genetically, some are due to drugs for other conditions, and some cases are determined by the overall condition of the patient. Continue reading

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All About Insomnia Remedies

There is no doubt that today’s world is stressful and hectic, so making sure you have a full night of rest has even broader substance and importance. Inspite of the necessity of getting a good night’s sleep many individuals are not able to and must go through a terrible, tired existence. Don’t believe that just because your eyes are closed and you receive many long hours of sleep, it isn’t true that the type of respite you achieve is the sort of rest your body in truth requires to feel regen … Continue reading

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