Poor Sleep in Gulf War Vets May Be Tied to Brain Changes
Researchers say problem seems to be linked with less gray matter, which controls memory, thinkingContinue Reading
Insomniacs’ Brains May Work Differently
Small study suggests more ‘plasticity’ might keep active brains too busy at nightContinue Reading
Common Asthma Meds May Raise Sleep Apnea Risk, Study Says
Preliminary finding saw possible link between certain inhaler drugs and the sleep disorder, but more research neededContinue Reading
Students’ Health Habits Tied to School Success
Fitness, nutrition, proper sleep and TV restrictions appeared to make a difference in study of city kidsContinue Reading
Do You Often Recall Dreams? Your Brain Might Be More Active
In French brain-scan study, ‘high recallers’ remembered dreams five mornings per weekContinue Reading
A Little Weight Loss May Ease Sleep Apnea
Finnish study of obese people found the breathing condition improved over four-year periodContinue Reading
Sleep Apnea and Weight
Losing just 5% of body weight may help prevent the progression of sleep apnea in obese patients.Continue Reading
Sleep Apnea May Worsen Fatigue in MS Patients
Small study suggests sleep disorder could be missed in people with multiple sclerosisContinue Reading
Restless Sleep Linked to Widespread Pain in Older Adults
Anxiety, memory problems and poor health also play a role, study suggestsContinue Reading
New Drug Shows Promise for Restless Legs Syndrome: Study
Symptoms improved and fewer patients experienced disease progressionContinue Reading
Stroke Can Cause Sleep Apnea in Some Patients
Researchers find those with brain stem injury are more likely to develop the conditionContinue Reading
Teens’ Stress Levels Rival Those of Adults, Survey Finds
Top worries include post-graduation choices, financial concernsContinue Reading