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Exercise And Rest Reduce Cancer Risk

admin — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:02:35 +0000

Exercise is good for more than just your waistline. A recent study suggests that regular physical activity can lower a woman’s overall risk of cancer — but only if she gets a good night’s sleep. Otherwise, lack of sleep can undermine exercise’s cancer prevention benefits.

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Allergies Alone Not Associated With Increased Risk Of Nighttime Breathing Problems

admin — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:33:51 +0000

Allergic rhinitis does not appear to be associated with snoring or daytime sleepiness, but individuals with obstructed nasal passages are likely to experience both regardless of whether they have allergies, according to a new report.

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Body Clock Linked To Diabetes And High Blood Sugar In New Genome-wide Study

admin — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 09:08:05 +0000

Diabetes and high levels of blood sugar may be linked to abnormalities in a person’s body clock and sleep patterns, according to a genome-wide association study published in the journal Nature Genetics.

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Breathing Problems During Sleep Associated With Calories Burned At Rest

admin — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 03:42:12 +0000

Individuals with sleep-related breathing disorders appear to burn more calories when resting as their conditions become more severe, according to a new report.

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Nightmares Increase Risk Of Further Suicide Attempts

admin — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:41:16 +0000

People who have nightmares following a suicide attempt are five times more likely to attempt suicide again, compared with those who do not have nightmares.

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Pregnancy-related Hormonal Changes Linked To Increased Risk Of Restless Legs Syndrome

admin — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 03:57:57 +0000

A new study shows that the elevation in estradiol levels that occurs during pregnancy is more pronounced in pregnant women with restless legs syndrome than in controls.

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Is There A Relationship Between Sleep-wake Rhythm And Diabetes?

admin — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 11:43:34 +0000

Scientists have succeeded in identifying a new gene variant which is associated with elevated fasting glucose levels and a high risk for type 2 diabetes.

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Genetic Link Found Between Sleep Disorders And Depression In Young Children

admin — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:17:22 +0000

A new study has used twin data to examine the longitudinal link between sleep problems and depression. Results of this study demonstrate that sleep problems predict later depression; the converse association was not found. These findings are consistent with the theory that early treatment of sleep problems may protect children from the development of depression.

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Natural Brain Substance Blocks Weight Gain In Mice, Researchers Discover

admin — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 06:54:38 +0000

Mice with increased levels of a natural brain chemical don’t gain weight when fed a high-fat diet, researchers have found.

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Sleep Disorders: Warning Sign For Neurodegenerative Disease?

admin — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:14:10 +0000

People with a sleep disorder that causes them to kick or cry out during their sleep may be at greater risk of developing dementia or Parkinson’s disease, according to a

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