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Napping during long drives more effective than taking a break

Not many people know the difference between taking a nap for 15 minutes and going on a brisk walk in
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Nurses staying awake for 24 straight hours

Nurses can go up to 24 hours without any sleep due to the nature of their job. A new study
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Air traffic controllers sleeping on the job

The Federal Aviation Adminstration is looking into eliminating incidents of air traffic controllers sleep while on duty. The agency, as
Early classes can affect students’ performance thumbnail

Early classes can affect students’ performance

A recent study in the U.S. has found that teenaged drivers who have classes very early in the morning are
Sleep loss an unknown factor in poor daytime performance thumbnail

Sleep loss an unknown factor in poor daytime performance

University of Pennsylvania Sleep and Chronobiology Laboratory head David Dinges has the unique distinction of depriving the most number of
High altitude living heightens risks of developing apnea thumbnail

High altitude living heightens risks of developing apnea

After moving from Nebraska to Flagstaff back in 1996, Jeri Benham has found her self constantly getting tired and losing
No connection between bedwetting and apnea thumbnail

No connection between bedwetting and apnea

A recent study shows that five percent of all kids wet their bed during sleep. However, the study also says
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Fire chief shares apnea experience

Almost one year has passed since Gregg Cleveland was diagnosed with sleep apnea. The disorder, which causes brief pauses in
Lack of estrogen worsens apnea in menopausal women thumbnail

Lack of estrogen worsens apnea in menopausal women

People who see themselves as living parallel lives with actresses from “Harry’s Law”, “30 Rock” or “Desperate Housewives” are probably
Restless leg syndrome linked to heart disease thumbnail

Restless leg syndrome linked to heart disease

A recent study found that restless legs syndrome is linked to structural cardiovascular disorders. The syndrome, which is characterized mainly

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