MONDAY, June 17 (HealthDay News) — Even after they leave the fields at the end of hot day, farmworkers still have to cope with high levels of heat and humidity in their living quarters, a new study shows.
“We found that a majority of the workers are not getting much respite from the heat in the [...]
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Hot Weather Takes Toll on Farmworkers: Study
June 17, 2013
Restless Legs Syndrome Tied to Earlier Death Risk
June 12, 2013
By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, June 12 (HealthDay News) — Men with restless legs syndrome now have another health concern: New research has just linked the condition to an increased risk of dying early.
In a study of nearly 20,000 men, Harvard researchers found that men with restless legs syndrome had a 39 percent higher risk of [...]
Sleep Apnea May Boost Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death
June 11, 2013
By Kathleen DohenyHealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, June 11 (HealthDay News) — Sleep apnea raises the risk of sudden cardiac death, according to a long-term study that strengthens a link doctors have suspected.
“The presence and severity of sleep apnea are associated with a significantly increased risk of sudden cardiac death,” said study leader Dr. Apoor Gami, a cardiac [...]
Poor Sleep Seems to Worsen Heart Woes in Women
June 10, 2013
Poor sleep appears to contribute to the progression of heart disease in women by raising their inflammation levels, but this effect was not seen in men, researchers say. “Inflammation is a well-known predictor of cardiovascular health,” said lead author Aric Prather, a clinical health psychologist and assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco.
More Windows May Lead to Happier Office Workers
June 10, 2013
Paid vacation and health benefits are coveted job perks. Perhaps windows also belong on that list, new research suggests. Workers in offices with windows get more and better sleep at night, are more physically active and have a higher quality of life than those in windowless offices, a new study finds.
Sleeping on Back to Prevent SIDS Doesn’t Appear to Hurt Babies’ Ability to Roll
June 7, 2013
FRIDAY, June 7 (HealthDay News) — Having babies sleep on their back to reduce their risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) does not affect the development of their ability to roll, according to a new study.
Some concern existed that the introduction of the Back to Sleep campaign (now called Safe to Sleep) 20 years [...]
Consistent Bedtime Helps People Stick With Sleep Apnea Treatment
June 7, 2013
FRIDAY, June 7 (HealthDay News) — Sticking with a regular bedtime helps people with sleep apnea stay with their continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, according to a new study.
CPAP — which uses mild air pressure to keep airways open during sleep — is the first line of treatment for sleep apnea but is [...]
Sleepy Men Might See Sexual Come-Ons Where None Exist
June 7, 2013
By Randy DotingaHealthDay Reporter
FRIDAY, June 7 (HealthDay News) — You may have heard of “beer goggles” — a sly way of describing how people seem to become less picky about potential sex partners when they’ve had a few drinks. Now, a new study suggests something similar happens to men when they’re sleepy: They’re slightly more [...]
Physically Active Jobs Linked to Unhealthy Sleep Patterns
June 7, 2013
People with more physically active jobs tend to be either shorter or longer sleepers than average and could be at increased risk for health problems, according to a new study.
Fatigue Affects Baseball Players’ Strike-Zone Judgment: Study
June 4, 2013
TUESDAY, June 4 (HealthDay News) — Major League Baseball players may be struck out by fatigue as the 162-game season progresses, according to a new study.
In 24 of 30 teams, players’ strike-zone judgment was much better when the season began in April than when coming to an end in September. A separate study found a [...]
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