FRIDAY, May 24 (HealthDay News) — New research suggests a link between sleep duration and suicidal thoughts among people with insomnia.
Every additional hour someone with insomnia sleeps is associated with a 72 percent drop in the likelihood of moderate or high risk of suicide, according to researchers from the University of Pennsylvania.
“We were surprised [...]
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Sleep Duration Linked to Suicidal Thoughts in People With Insomnia
May 24, 2013
Removing Tonsils Helps Kids With Sleep Apnea, Study Finds
May 21, 2013
By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) — Swollen tonsils and adenoids are a major cause of sleep apnea in children, and while removing them did not improve attention, memory or learning for these kids, it did help them with sleep, behavior and quality of life, a new study finds.
Sleep apnea is a condition [...]
Bed-Sharing Raises SIDS Risk Fivefold, Study Finds
May 21, 2013
TUESDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) — The risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is five times higher when parents sleep with their infant, a new study finds.
British researchers noted that bed-sharing increases the risk for SIDS even if parents do not drink, use illegal drugs or smoke. They advised that rates of SIDS, which [...]
Sleepless Nights May Hurt School Performance of Kids With Asthma
May 21, 2013
TUESDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) — Urban elementary school children with poorly controlled asthma are likely to experience sleep problems and suffer academically, new research indicates.
“In our sample of urban schoolchildren, aged seven to nine, we found that compromised lung function corresponded with both poor sleep efficiency and impaired academic performance,” said study author [...]
Weekend ‘Catch-Up’ Sleep May Cut Young Drivers’ Crash Risk
May 20, 2013
By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News) — Young drivers who get behind the wheel while drowsy run a higher risk of getting into car crashes, but Australian researchers have found that not catching up on missed sleep on weekends puts them in even greater danger of having an accident at night.
“This is another [...]
Insomnia in Middle Age or Later Hints at Future Hospitalization
May 10, 2013
If you have trouble sleeping at night, you may be headed for more than just frustration and fatigue: Middle-aged and older adults with insomnia are more likely to be hospitalized and use home health care services, a new study suggests.
Obesity Crisis May Be Fueling Big Jump in Sleep Apnea Cases
May 10, 2013
By Randy DotingaHealthDay Reporter
FRIDAY, May 10 (HealthDay News) — The widening American waistline may be feeding an epidemic of sleep apnea, potentially robbing millions of people of a good night’s rest, a new study suggests.
The research didn’t definitively link the rise in obesity to sleep apnea, and it only looked at 1,520 people, [...]
Sleep Woes Tied to Prostate Cancer Risk in Study
May 7, 2013
TUESDAY, May 7 (HealthDay News) — Sleep problems may increase men’s risk for prostate cancer, a new study suggests.
“Prostate cancer is one of the leading public health concerns for men, and sleep problems are quite common,” said study author Dr. Lara Sigurdardottir, of the University of Iceland in Reykjavik. “If our results are confirmed with [...]
Hey, Sleepyhead! How to Be a Morning Person
May 2, 2013
Mornings may be rough for some of us, but hold off on sleeping in: There are perks to waking up with the sun. (And we have some tips to make it easier, too!)
Many U.S. Teens Struggle With Extreme Fatigue: Survey
May 1, 2013
WEDNESDAY, May 1 (HealthDay News) — Extreme fatigue is common in U.S. teens and often goes untreated, a new study finds.
Researchers surveyed more than 10,000 teens, aged 13 to 18, and found that 3 percent reported having extreme fatigue that had lasted at least three months and was not relieved by rest. Half of the [...]
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