Posts Tagged ‘sleep disorders’
Support helps sleep apnea sufferers get zzzs
PENN STATE (US) — People with obstructive sleep apnea are more likely to stick to prescribed treatment if they have the involved support of a parent or partner, a new study shows. Continue…
Wednesday, December 7, 2011 12:15 - 1 Comment
Science & Technology - Nov 21, 2011 11:56 - 0 Comments
Jet lagged? Time to reset that inner clock
CORNELL (US) — A better understanding of how circadian rhythms work could lead to better treatments for jet lag and perhaps even more serious syndromes, a new study shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Oct 21, 2011 11:11 - 6 Comments
Sleep paralysis more common in students
PENN STATE (US) — Students and psychiatric patients are more likely than others to experience sleep paralysis, a rare condition that can include hallucinations about alien abductions and demons. (more…)
Health & Medicine - May 17, 2011 11:40 - 0 Comments
Big waistlines common in sleepy kids
PENN STATE (US) — Obese, asthmatic, anxious, or depressed children are more likely to experience excessive daytime sleepiness, or EDS. (more…)
Science & Technology - May 2, 2011 15:01 - 0 Comments
Fruit flies may help us get good zzzs
UC DAVIS (US) — Fooling fruit flies into thinking the day is 16 hours long instead of 24 could help alleviate human sleep disorders. (more…)
