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Quality of Sleep Could Significantly Increase Risk of End Stage Renal Disease
11/29/2016
In a recent study, researchers examined the association of sleep duration and quality on chronic kidney disease progression and all-cause mortality.
11/29/2016
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sleep
AAP Updates Safe Sleep Recommendations for Room Sharing
10/25/2016
Risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) can be reduced if infants sleep in the same room as their parents.
10/25/2016
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Sleep disorders
Melatonin for insomnia tied to increased fracture risk
08/09/2016
Both melatonin and the "Z-drugs" zolpidem and zopiclone are independently associated with increased fracture risk, according to new findings.
08/09/2016
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea
Can Central Sleep Apnea Predict Atrial Fibrillation Onset?
12/03/2015
A recent study examined the effects of sleep disordered breathing on the risk of incident atrial fibrillation.
12/03/2015
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sleep
Could Poor Sleep Increase Risk of Heart Disease?
09/14/2015
Researchers examined the effects of sleep duration and quality on the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, in a new study.
09/14/2015
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Study: Yoga, Weight Training Improves Sleep Habits
06/12/2015
A new study examined the influence of different types of physical activity on healthy sleep habits.
06/12/2015
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sleep
Study: Connection Between Shift Work and Sleep Problems
05/22/2015
Results of a recent study detailed the effects of shift work on overweight status and type 2 diabetes risk.
05/22/2015
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A Short Nap Can Improve Memory Retention by 5-Fold
03/25/2015
A new study examined effect of short naps on hippocampus-dependent associative memory and hippocampus-independent item memory.
03/25/2015