Lack Of Sleep Causing Obesity
Health Encyclopedia: Insomnia Prognosis
- Insomnia - Prognosis
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- Introduction
- Causes of Short-Term or Transient Insomnia
- Causes of Chronic Insomnia
- Are You at Risk For Insomnia?
- Diagnosis of Insomnia
Prognosis
A 2002 study of sleeping habits in over 1 million people reported that people who slept 7 hours a night lived the longest. People who slept more than 8 hours or less than 6 hours, or who took sleeping pills, had lower survival rates.
Insomnia is not life threatening, except in very rare cases, such as in those who have the genetic disorder called fatal familial insomnia. This rare degenerative brain disease develops in late adulthood.
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Expert & Community Posts
Obese Children and Sleep Disordered Breathing
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Obesity and Sleep Apnea: What's the Connection?
By Dr. Jeffrey Heit , Health Expert...It is also inextricably related to the epidemic of obesity. Simply put, sleep apnea is a... Read more »
Mild Sleep Deprivation
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...controls metabolism. This, in turn, could lead to obesity and on to obesity related problems... Read more »
What You Should Know About Sleep Apnea: A Guide to the Basics
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...of the main causes of obstructive sleep apnea is obesity. This causes excess fatty tissue in the... Read more »
Report: No Time for Sleep
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...mental health. Lack of sleep can lead to diabetes, obesity, stroke and heart disease. Sleep... Read more »
Health Guide
Obesity Related Complications
General Adverse Effects of Obesity. Obesity, defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or over, accounts for nearly 300,000 deaths in the U.S. each year. It is associated with more... Read more »Sleep Apnea: Diagnosis
...apnea, including:Abnormalities in the soft palate or upper airways, including enlarged tonsilsUpper body obesityA wide neck measurementSome evidence suggests that doctors may accurate identify... Read more »ADHD and Sleep Disorders
...Disorders), a side effect to medication (e.g. stimulants), lifestyle induced (i.e. caffeine, alcohol, obesity), or a primary sleep disorder.” Not getting enough sleep at night can cause mood... Read more »Headaches: Tension: Risk Factors
...study, treating people who had chronic headaches for sleep apnea cured the headaches in many cases.)ObesityHypothyroidism (decreased thyroid function)Dental problemsAllergiesSubstance or alcohol... Read more »Obesity Risks & Risk Factors
Where you live plays a role in your risk for obesity. Simply living in the United States makes a person more susceptible to obesity. The prevalence of obesity in America has risen... Read more »Images
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Sleep Linked to Weight
August 08, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study adds to growing evidence that sleep is associated with weight. The research finds children and teens who sleep less... Read summary »
Diabetes and Sleep Apnea Linked
June 01, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Obese people with type 2 diabetes might want to get checked out for sleep apnea as well. According to Temple University... Read summary »
Drug Could Fight Sleep-Related Obesity
May 21, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Could the way you sleep be linked to how much you weigh? Scientists from Merck Research Laboratories say they believe the... Read summary »
Treating Obesity as an Addiction?
August 28, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Using a drug designed to fight drug addiction may be helpful in combating obesity. Vigabatrin, a drug designed as a potential... Read summary »
Obese Women Should Not Gain Weight During Pregnancy
October 31, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research shows obese pregnant women need to stop eating for two. Researchers highlight the need for new guidelines and... Read summary »
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