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Catching Up on News About Catch-Up Sleep

Catching Up on News About Catch-Up Sleep

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Sleep News FRIDAY, Jan. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Missing out on needed sleep can bring a host of health woes, including diabetes because a lack of sleep affects insulin levels. It also leaves you less alert and less able to focus. And get only four or five hours of […]

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Kicking, Punching: Who’s at Risk for a Violent Sleep Disorder?

Kicking, Punching: Who’s at Risk for a Violent Sleep Disorder?

By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter Latest Sleep News WEDNESDAY, Dec. 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — You’ve probably seen movies where a veteran returns home from the horrors of war and wakes in the middle of the night yelling, punching or flailing so much that they harm themselves or a sleep partner. This isn’t just Hollywood drama. […]

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Stress Keeps 1 in 3 Americans Up at Night

Stress Keeps 1 in 3 Americans Up at Night

By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter Latest Sleep News THURSDAY, Dec. 20, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Millions of Americans are losing sleep as economic and political stress keeps them tossing and turning at night, a new study finds. In 2013, about 30 percent of Americans said they slept six hours or less at night, but that number […]

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Sleepless Night Could Make Morning Pastries Tougher to Resist

Sleepless Night Could Make Morning Pastries Tougher to Resist

By Maureen SalamonHealthDay Reporter Latest Sleep News MONDAY, Dec. 17, 2018 (HealthDay News) — There’s a reason that glazed donut might seem even more enticing if you’re sleep-deprived: A new study suggests that even one night of lost slumber increases the desirability of junk foods. But the culprit doesn’t appear to be an increase in […]

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eszopiclone (Lunesta)

eszopiclone (Lunesta)

What is eszopiclone, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Eszopiclone is a non-benzodiazepine, oral, sedative drug (“sleeping pill”) that is used for treating insomnia. According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 50 million Americans suffer from insomnia. Symptoms of insomnia include difficulty falling asleep, awakening frequently during the night, waking up […]

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zolpidem (Ambien)

zolpidem (Ambien)

What is zolpidem, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedatives or hypnotics. Zolpidem shares some characteristics of a family of sedatives called benzodiazepines. Benzodiazepines cause sedation, muscle relaxation, act as anti-convulsants (anti-seizure medications), and reduce anxiety. Zolpidem has selectivity in that it has little of […]

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Health Tip: Improve Your Sleep Habits

Health Tip: Improve Your Sleep Habits

(HealthDay News) — Sleep is a complex biological process that helps you process new information, stay healthy and feel rested, the U.S. National Library of Medicine says. Latest Sleep News Not getting enough sleep can trigger illness, poor performance in daily activities, memory loss and other health concerns, the agency adds. Here are suggestions for […]

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Snoring May Be Bigger Health Threat to Women Than Men

Snoring May Be Bigger Health Threat to Women Than Men

By Maureen SalamonHealthDay Reporter Latest Sleep News THURSDAY, Nov. 29, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The hearts of women who snore appear to become damaged more quickly than those of men who “saw lumber” at night, a new study suggests. Evaluating nearly 4,500 British adults who underwent cardiac imaging, researchers also learned that obstructive sleep apnea […]

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Working More, But Getting Less Done?

Working More, But Getting Less Done?

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Sleep News THURSDAY, Nov. 29, 2018 (HealthDay News) — It’s no surprise that many Americans are working overtime. Conservative estimates say that 19 percent of adults put in 48 hours or more a week and 7 percent log in 60 or more. But what you might not realize is that, […]

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After a Spouse’s Death, Sleep Woes Up Health Risks

After a Spouse’s Death, Sleep Woes Up Health Risks

Latest Sleep News MONDAY, Nov. 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The death of a spouse can understandably bring sleepless nights. Now, research suggests those sleep troubles raise the odds of immune system dysfunction — which in turn can trigger chronic inflammation. For the surviving spouse, that could mean an increased risk for heart disease and […]