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Daylight Saving Time Bad for Health, Experts Claim

Daylight Saving Time Bad for Health, Experts Claim

Latest Sleep News MONDAY, Nov. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Clocks were set back one hour on Sunday, but some health experts say it might be better if time changes ended for good. It’s more than an inconvenience, it’s a potential health threat, they warn. Over time, daylight saving time (DST) eliminates bright morning light […]

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With Time Change, Use That Extra Hour for Sleep

With Time Change, Use That Extra Hour for Sleep

Latest Sleep News FRIDAY, Nov. 1, 2019 (HealthDay News) –When the clocks fall back this Sunday, more than 4 in 10 Americans plan to sleep during that extra hour, a new survey finds. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) asked more than 2,000 adults what they plan to do with the extra hour when […]

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Deep Sleep May ‘Rinse’ Day’s Toxins From Brain

Deep Sleep May ‘Rinse’ Day’s Toxins From Brain

By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter Latest Sleep News THURSDAY, Oct. 31, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The deep stages of sleep may give the brain a chance to wash itself free of potentially toxic substances, a new study suggests. Researchers found that during deep sleep, the “slow-wave” activity of nerve cells appears to make room for cerebral […]

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Almost Half of Americans Have Been Sleepy Behind the Wheel

Almost Half of Americans Have Been Sleepy Behind the Wheel

Latest Sleep News MONDAY, Oct. 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Nearly half of American adults admit that they’ve fought to stay awake while driving, a new survey finds. Of the more than 2,000 respondents, 45% said they’d struggled to remain awake while behind the wheel, while 48% said they’d never driven drowsy, according to the […]

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Health Tip: Why You Yawn

Health Tip: Why You Yawn

(HealthDay News) — Yawning typically occurs when you feel sleepy or bored, says Cleveland Clinic. People do not yawn because the brain needs more oxygen, the clinic notes in dispelling a common myth. Instead, yawns allow us to regulate both air pressure in our ears and brain temperature. Latest Sleep News Yawns are not really […]

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For Insomniacs, Sleep Aids Can Ease a Troubled Mind

For Insomniacs, Sleep Aids Can Ease a Troubled Mind

Latest Sleep News THURSDAY, Oct. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — People with severe insomnia may find that a sedative helps them sleep and banishes thoughts of suicide, a new study suggests. “If you have a patient who complains that their sleep has taken a turn for the worse, then there is reason to open the […]

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Health Tip: Catching Up on Sleep

Health Tip: Catching Up on Sleep

(HealthDay News) — An hour or two of lost sleep every night will add up, says the National Sleep Foundation. In the short-term, negative effects from lack of sleep can range from a foggy brain to impaired driving abilities. Latest Sleep News However, getting extra sleep to compensate won’t completely make up for sleep lost. […]

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Health Tip: Solutions for Snoring

Health Tip: Solutions for Snoring

(HealthDay News) — Snoring occurs when the upper airways become narrow, says Harvard Medical School. As a result, airflow is disrupted, making tissues vibrate and produce the snoring noise. Latest Sleep News To help alleviate snoring, Harvard Medical school suggests: Reduce alcohol consumption. Lose excess weight. Rinse stuffy sinuses with saline before bed. Use allergy […]

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Daytime napping 1–2 times a week may benefit heart health

Daytime napping 1–2 times a week may benefit heart health

Taking a daytime nap once or twice a week may halve the risk of cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure. New research suggests that napping during the day could protect heart health, after all. This is the main takeaway of an observational study appearing in the BMJ journal Heart. Nadine Häusler, […]

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Occasional Naps Do a Heart Good, Swiss Study Finds

Occasional Naps Do a Heart Good, Swiss Study Finds

By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter Latest Sleep News MONDAY, Sept. 9, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Could grabbing a nap once or twice a week help you live longer? A new study reports the occasional nap appears to cut in half people’s risk of heart attack, strokes and heart disease, compared with folks who never nap. But […]