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Insomnia May Be in Your Genes

Insomnia May Be in Your Genes

Latest Sleep News MONDAY, Feb. 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Can’t sleep at night? Perhaps genetics is to blame. In a new study, dozens of gene regions linked to insomnia have been pinpointed, and researchers also report a link between insomnia and heart disease. American and British investigators analyzed data from more than 450,000 people […]

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How exercise can counter the effects of jet lag

How exercise can counter the effects of jet lag

New research in The Journal of Physiology suggests that exercising at certain times of the day can alter the circadian rhythms, potentially offering a new therapy for jet lag and shift work. Jet lag can lead to insomnia and fatigue, but exercise may help alleviate such disruptions to a person’s body clock. Circadian rhythms, which […]

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Your Valentine May Bring You Better Sleep

Your Valentine May Bring You Better Sleep

By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter Latest Sleep News THURSDAY, Feb. 14, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Sure, he may snore. She may steal the covers. But if a relationship is solid, your partner will help you sleep better this Valentine’s Day and far into the future, a new study suggests. Good relationships in early adulthood seemed to […]

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How sleep can boost your body’s immune response

How sleep can boost your body’s immune response

Researchers have demonstrated the importance of good-quality sleep time and time again, showing that a solid night’s rest can contribute to many aspects of physical and mental well-being. One new study has explained how sleep contributes to the proper functioning of the immune system. New research shows how sleep boosts the functioning of immune cells. […]

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How Do You Stop Snoring?

How Do You Stop Snoring?

What is snoring? Snoring happens when tissues in the back of the throat vibrate as air passes over them during sleep.  Nasal infections or deformities can cause snoring, as can obesity, drug or alcohol use, medications, smoking, aging or sleep position. What are home remedies to stop snoring? Once you have ruled out sleep apnea […]

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Health Tip: Recognize Signs of Sleep Deficiency

Health Tip: Recognize Signs of Sleep Deficiency

(HealthDay News) — You probably have sleep deficiency if you don’t get enough sleep in general, you sleep at the wrong time of day or you don’t fall asleep normally or stay asleep, the U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute says. Latest Sleep News The agency says you may be sleep deficient if you […]

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Why Sleepless Nights Can Mean More Painful Days

Why Sleepless Nights Can Mean More Painful Days

By Alan MozesHealthDay Reporter Latest Sleep News TUESDAY, Jan. 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) — If you were up all night and you ache all over the next morning, your lack of sound slumber might be to blame. New research found that sleep loss delivered a double whammy to the brain that all but guaranteed greater […]

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‘Rock-a-Bye’ You, for Better Sleep?

‘Rock-a-Bye’ You, for Better Sleep?

Latest Sleep News THURSDAY, Jan. 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Like a baby, being rocked can help you sleep, but it might also improve your memory, new research suggests. Two studies, one in humans and the other in mice, report that being rocked has real benefits for sleep. “Having a good night’s sleep means falling […]