Children With Down Syndrome Sleep Poorly And Have More Fragmented Sleep
Children with Down Syndrome sleep poorly, with more fragmented sleep and frequent awakenings compared to typically developing children, according to a research abstract presented on Tuesday at SLEEP 2008, the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS).
Sleep Problems Linked To Obesity, Lower Quality Of Life In School-Aged Children
A research abstract presented on Tuesday at SLEEP 2008, the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS), finds an increased prevalence of sleep problems among school-aged children who are obese and an association between increased weight and lower quality of life.
Study Links Common Sleep Disorder To Memory Loss
For the first time, UCLA researchers have discovered that people with sleep apnea show tissue loss in brain regions that help store memory. Reported in the June 27 edition of the journal Neuroscience Letters, the findings emphasize the importance of early detection of the disorder, which afflicts an estimated 20 million Americans.
Elderly's Restless Nights Helped By Ancient Martial Art
More than half of all older adults complain about having difficulties sleeping. Most don't bother seeking treatment. Those who do usually turn either to medications, which can lead to other health problems, or behavior therapies, which are costly and often not available close to home.
Covidien Announces Latest Advance In Unite To Treat Sleep Apnea Initiative
Covidien (NYSE: COV, BSX: COV), a leading global healthcare products company, announced the latest advance in its "Unite to Treat Sleep Apnea" initiative, an integrated program connecting physicians, sleep labs, treatment providers and patients to improve the diagnosis and treatment of those afflicted with obstructive sleep apnea.
One Person In Four Wakes Every Night Due To Insomnia
Nearly a quarter of the population suffers nocturnal awakenings or "middle of the night insomnia", on a daily basis, according to major study. The survey of nearly 9, 000 people also suggests that one person in three wakes in the middle of the night at least three times a week.
Insomnia Linked To High Blood Pressure
Insomniacs who sleep fewer than five hours a night are five times more likely to suffer hypertension than people who sleep well, according to a major study that highlights the growing concerns over links between sleep problems and serious illness.
Insomniac Workers Sleep On The Job For 2.5 Weeks A Year
The average company loses the equivalent of 2.5 weeks of paid work from everyone it employs due to the effects of insomnia and sleep loss, a study suggests.Researchers from Tufts New England Medical Centre in Boston and the private research company Alertness Solutions looked at the link between sleep problems and productivity in workers from four separate US companies including an airline, a pharmaceutical company, a manufacturer and a law firm.
Happily Married And Sleepy
For many women the secret of a good night's sleep is a happy marriage, according to a study in US.Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh studied nearly 2, 000 middle-aged women across the country. Specifically they recorded the subjects' own assessment of their marital happiness and compared this with how well they slept.
New Data Shows Pramipexole Mirapexin reg; Sifrol reg; Can Significantly Reduce Limb Pain In Patients With Restless Legs Syndrome RLS
New data shows pramipexole (Mirapexin /Sifrol ) can significantly reduce limb pain in patients with Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) First ever study to demonstrate efficacy of pramipexole in treating RLS-associated limb pain Ingelheim, Germany, 10 June 2008 A new study demonstrating that pra.