Sleep
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Lack Of Sleep More Dangerous For Women Than Men by eNotAlone.com Getting less than eight hours of sleep at night could be far more dangerous for women than men, increasing a woman's risk of developing coronary problems more than it does for a man, according to a new study.
Sleep Apnea Linked To Men's Arrhythmia Risk by eNotAlone.com Breathing problems while sleeping in older men have been associated with an increased risk of developing arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythms), a large cross-sectional study has recently revealed. Other name for sleep disordered breathing is sleep apnea.
Getting Enough Sleep Linked To Better Athletic Performance by eNotAlone.com A new evidence indicates that athletes who extended their hours of nightly sleep and reduced accumulated sleep debt, showed significant improvements in athletic performance.
Problems Are Better Solved In A Dream by eNotAlone.com According to the experts from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, dreaming is the best way when it comes to solving creative problems. In other words, if you need to solve a problem - simply sleep on it.
Suffering From Insomnia? - Try Meditation by eNotAlone.com For individuals who have chronic trouble getting a good night's sleep, the scientists from the United States recommend now to consider meditation which could be the ideal behavioral intervention to treat insomnia.
Nap Reduces Hyperactivity And Depression In Kids by eNotAlone.com A new study by the scientists at Pennsylvania State University, finds that children who take a nap when they are 4 and 5 years old, are less likely to be hyperactive or experience depression and anxiety.
Good Sleep Can Improve Marriage by eNotAlone.com According to the results of the two latest studies, being stably married may improve your sleep, and a good night's sleep may, in turn, improve your marriage. The research from an 8-year study found that women who are married or who have a good and stable
Workout Does Not Contribute To Better Sleep by eNotAlone.com Individuals who think that a good day's workout will give them a good night's sleep, appear to be wrong, if the latest research is to be believed. According to new findings, by making you more tired, a good exercise will keep you awake, rather than send
Watching TV At Bedtime Contributes To Sleep Debt by eNotAlone.com Watching television at bedtime may contribute to chronic sleep problems, says a new study by U.S. researchers. For the study purposes, the investigators analyzed data from more than 20,000 individuals with the ages of 15 years or older.
CBT - Online Therapy To Fight Insomnia by eNotAlone.com A recent scientific study has recently proven the effectiveness of an online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) on fighting insomnia. The new findings demonstrate that CBT significantly improves insomnia severity, daytime fatigue, and the quality of sleep
Want To Lose Weight? - Sleep More by eNotAlone.com People who want to lose weight may want to consider sleeping longer at night, say U.S. researchers, who found that there is a link between sleep habits and weight. According to the investigators, individuals who are 'short sleepers' (meaning they got less
New Ways To Battle Insomnia by eNotAlone.com According to Canadian scientists, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in combination with the medication zolpidem, may be the most effective way to battle persistent, or chronic insomnia. The experts say that teaching insomnia sufferers how to fall asleep
Bedtime Routine - A Key To Your Child's Good Mood And Behavior by eNotAlone.com Following a consistent bedtime routine helps improve children's sleep habits, as well as their bedtime behaviors and mood, in general, say the psychologists from the United States. The scientists said that sleep problems are one of the most common concern
Night Owls More Enduring Than Early Birds by eNotAlone.com People who wake up late in the morning get tired less quickly and have better mental stamina compared to early birds who are wide awake at the crack of dawn, reports a new study that focused on reaction and ability to concentrate of night owls and morning
Insomnia Linked To Suicidal Thoughts by eNotAlone.com Individuals with chronic sleep problems are at an increased risk of attempting to kill themselves, suggests a new report by U.S scientists. The more types of sleep disturbances a person has - such as waking up too early, at least 2 hours before the alarm
Children Who Snore Are More Moody by eNotAlone.com Snoring in young kids is associated with a higher risk of mood disorders and depression, as well as problems with language and attention, claims a new study. The researchers at Helsinki University Central Hospital, in Finland, studied 43 pre-school aged
Dreaming Is Believing by eNotAlone.com Dreaming is believing, claim researchers of a new study, who found that dreams have an effect on people's behavior, judgment as well as they might contain important hidden truths. Psychologists' interpretations of the meaning of dreams vary widely.
Sleep Problems Caused By Bad Economy And Financial Crisis by eNotAlone.com A new poll for the National Sleep Foundation has revealed that more and more Americans are developing problems with their sleep because of their concerns about the economy and current financial crisis.
Sleep Problems Solved By Weight Loss by eNotAlone.com Losing weight may be the most effective solution of reducing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a disorder that causes people to wake several times during the night, says a new study. Sleep apnea occurs when the soft tissues at the back side of the throat
Insomnia by eNotAlone.com Sleep is a normal physiological process that restores us physically, emotionally and intellectually. People who are not able to get a certain amount of sleep are less able to handle stress emotionally and physically.
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