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Started by NarCat in Sleep on Saturday.
I am having a hard time to sleep every night for almost a year now. Sometimes straight two weeks I have only got 2-3 hours rest at night. This is really a big problem to me especially that I become…Continue
Tags: Service, Insomia, Health
Started by dinahbel in Insomnia. Last reply by Sarah Esberner May 2.
Normally, I don't have a problem falling asleep, but I normally wake-up between midnight and 1 am, and don't lie awake for some period of time.I am told that these early morning awakenings can be due…Continue
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Started by Annie in Insomnia Apr 4.
My boyfriend is having a very difficult time sleeping in college. He is a very light sleeper and with even the slightest sound he wakes up and has a hard time falling back asleep. He is taking hard…Continue
Started by Brianna J. in Sleep and Students Jan 8.
The National Sleep Foundation's new comprehensive Excessive Daytime Sleepiness resource center helps you understand a condition that is often widely misunderstood. Explore over 30 articles dedicated…Continue
Started by sleepfoundation in Sleep. Last reply by pigolova@mail.ru Jan 8.
There have been many studies in recent years showing the effects that poor sleep has on our health and well being, including increased stress levels, and a negative immune system response.
In a new study from the University of Birmingham, UK, researchers wanted to determine the effects of partial sleep deprivation on blood vessel (vascular) function and breathing control.
A full night’s sleep vs. reduced sleep
The research team, led by Keith Pugh,…
Posted by Dr. David O. Volpi on May 29, 2013 at 2:30pm
It is common knowledge that untreated sleep apnea can have dire health effects, but a new study shows that it also increases a person’s risk of getting in a car accident.
Researchers at the University Hospital in Leeds, UK found that people with untreated sleep apnea are more likely to fail a driving simulator test, and report nodding asleep while driving.
The study was organized by the European Respiratory Society and the European Sleep Research Society, and was…
Posted by Dr. David O. Volpi on May 25, 2013 at 2:00pm
Recently, I was interviewed for a segment on CBS Channel 2 News in New York. The topic was, “What constitutes the best night’s sleep?” How many hours of sleep are needed, and is it better to sleep alone or with a partner?
The answer to both questions is relative to the person asking it, depending on their age and overall health. This is known as a person’s basal sleep need: the amount of sleep an individual needs on a regular basis for optimal performance.
As the founder of Eos…
ContinuePosted by Dr. David O. Volpi on May 22, 2013 at 2:23pm
By Dr. David O. Volpi
It is common knowledge that untreated sleep apnea can have dire health effects, but researchers in England found out that loss of sleep also increases a person’s risk of nodding asleep at the wheel, and getting in a car accident. That endangers not only the person suffering from the sleep disorder, but any person driving around them at any given…
ContinuePosted by Dr. David O. Volpi on May 14, 2013 at 1:50pm
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