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Scientists Find Brain Region That Quickly Wakes You From Sleep
By R. Siva Kumar | Dec 28, 2015 09:25 AM ESTWhich area of the brain can lead to speedy wakefulness? Scientists have discovered the region.
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Bullying Predicts Sleep Walking in Kids
By Christine Hsu | Sep 12, 2014 05:48 PM EDTVictims of bullying are more likely to sleep walk and suffer night terrors and nightmares, according to a new child study.
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Fibromyalgia Pain Relieved By Vitamin D
By Christine Hsu | Jan 17, 2014 05:17 PM ESTVitamin D may help reduce pain in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), according to a new study.
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Sleep Apnea Severity Predicts Aggressiveness of Skin Cancer
By Christine Hsu | Sep 09, 2013 10:09 AM EDTBad sleep can predict cancer risk, a new study suggests.
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“Wandering Mind “Linked to Concentration Problems in Insomniacs
By Christine Hsu | Aug 30, 2013 03:52 PM EDTInsomniacs often have troubles with concentration. While previous studies were unable to find the cause, new brain imaging research may help explain why people with insomnia often struggle to pay attention during the day.
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Yoga Almost as Good as Medication for Depression, ADHD: Study Says
By Affirunisa Kankudti | Jan 25, 2013 07:41 AM ESTYoga can help people cope with symptoms of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and depression, even when they weren't using any medication for the condition, says a new study review. The research also found positive effects of yoga on people suffering from sleep disorders and schizophrenia.
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Lower Levels of Vitamin D May Cause Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
By Drishya Nair | Dec 16, 2012 11:53 AM ESTA new study suggests a significant link between excessive daytime sleepiness and deficiency of vitamin D. The report further says that the race of the people also plays a significant role. The findings of the study reveal that patients who have normal levels of vitamin D and progressively higher levels of daytime sleepiness lose vitamin D progressively. Among patients with vitamin D deficiency, sleepiness and vitamin D levels were associated only among black people, Medical Xpress reported.
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Sleep Apnea Causes More Harm to Women's Brain Than Men's
By Drishya Nair | Dec 04, 2012 11:06 AM ESTA new study reveals that women who suffer from sleep apnea are at a higher risk of brain damage when compared to men who suffer from the same disorder. Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition wherein the patients experience abnormal pauses in breathing or instances of abnormally low breathing during sleep. According to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, each pause in breathing, called an apnea, can typically last from a few seconds to minutes and can occur up to 30 times in an hour.
