The negative health consequences of alcohol are numerous. From more alarming outcomes such as cancer to more “cosmetic” inconveniences such
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Sleep glasses help teenagers see the light
Bright light glasses have been shown to help sleep, and even bolster learning and cognitive skills in teenagers. Invented by
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The effect of night shifts—gene expression fails to adapt to new sleep patterns
Have you ever considered that working night shifts may, in the long run, have an impact on your health? A
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Primary care can effectively manage obstructive sleep apnea
(HealthDay)—Primary care management of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is as effective and more cost-effective than in-laboratory diagnosis, according to a
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New link between sleep arousals and body temperature may also be connected to SIDS
Brief arousals during sleep—sometimes as many as ten to fifteen per night—appear random in time and occur in humans and
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Let it go: Mental breaks after work improve sleep
If you’ve had a bad day at work thanks to rude colleagues, doing something fun and relaxing after you punch
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Sleep deficiency increases risk of a motor vehicle crash
Excessive sleepiness can cause cognitive impairments and put individuals at a higher risk of motor vehicle crash. However, the perception
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