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Science of sleep: Machine helps people with sleep apnea, but other treatments also being studied

YAKIMA, Wash. -- Continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, machines remain the most common means to treat sleep apnea locally.

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Are individuals with sleep apnea less healthy than the general population? - Medical News Bulletin | Health News and Medical Research

Researchers in Norway studied sleep apnea patients to determine if they were less healthy than the general population.

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The brain may clean out Alzheimer’s plaques during sleep

Sleep deprivation may speed up development of Alzheimer’s disease.

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Science of Sleep Part 1: Understanding obstructive sleep apnea

More than 70 million adults have trouble getting a good night's sleep, and most don't even know they have an issue until someone speaks up.

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The pros and cons of 4 sleeping positions

Find the best sleeping position to suit your bedtime needs.

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I Went to a Sleep Coach, and Here Are 4 Things I Learned

Whether you're a morning person or a night owl, you could probably benefit from seeing a sleep coach.

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Passive smoking may increase snoring risk in kids, could lead to sleep disorders

Passive smoking is not harmless, exposure to it can increase the risk of children developing habitual snoring which can lead to sleep apnoea, high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease.

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The Best Sleep Advice That Has Stood the Test of Time | Reader's Digest

Insomnia can be such a pain! We scoured our archives and found some of the best sleep advice that has stood the test of time. Catching Z's? Easy peasy.

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Why untreated sleep apnea in children is dangerous

When a child's breathing is disturbed during his or her sleep, the body perceives it as a choking episode.

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Why might sleep apnea raise dementia risk?

A new study finds that obstructive sleep apnea is tied to brain structure alterations found in early dementia and that low blood oxygen might be a factor.

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Is Your Child Prone To Snoring? Watch Out For These Signs Of Sleep Disorders In Children

Snoring in children should not be ignored. Parents need to know when exactly snoring in children becomes as issue. Kids who snore often might suffer from a sleep disorder.

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CPAP machines for sleep apnea could decrease heart failure risk

People with sleep apnea, especially those over 60, could decrease their risk of heart failure by using CPAP masks at night to help with breathing, according to new research.

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I Learned I Have Sleep Apnea. It’s More Serious Than Many People Realize.

There are many treatment options for a problem that can be downright deadly.

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Yes, you can stop snoring. Here's how.

We’ve all lost sleep from someone sawing logs. And this habit isn’t just a nuisance—it actually affects your health. Luckily, there are a few ways to stop it.

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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects a significant number of individuals with asthma. However, findings regarding the prevalence of this comorbidity vary

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6 Behaviors That Make Insomnia Medications More Effective and Limit Tendency Toward Dependency - Sleep Review

A behavioral sleep specialist offers guidance on how and why to take sleep medications.

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Your Teen Probably Isn't Sleeping Enough – and It's Bad for His Mental Health

Less than 9 percent of teens get enough sleep.