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posted 11/26/2007, comments (3)

Sleep Apnea A Cause of Car Accidents

Obstructive sleep apnea is a disorder that disrupts sleep hundreds of times every night. It's caused by:Obesity, which causes flabby fat deposits in the throat area that can block the air passages.Enlarged tonsils and adenoids that block air passages. Deformed or too large uvula. This is the fleshy lobe at the back of the throat. Abnormality... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/05/2007, comments (0)

Has Drowsy Driving Affected Your Life?

This week is Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, a week designated not only for the prevention of future drowsy driving, but a week to also remember those affected by drowsy driving. Over 1,550 people die each year from drowsy driving accidents, and over 71,000 injuries are due to sleepy drivers, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/05/2007, comments (0)

Parents: Warn Your Children About Drowsy Driving!

Hi folks! Today, November 5th, marks the beginning of Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, sponsored by the National Sleep Foundation. I know - at first glance you may think that drowsy driving shies in comparison to dangerous acts like drinking and driving or talking on your cell phone and driving, something that many states have downright... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/06/2007, comments (0)

Is It ADHD or a Sleep Disorder?

An article from the National Sleep Foundation tells us:"ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder) is linked with a variety of sleep problems. For example, one recent study found that children with ADHD had higher rates of daytime sleepiness than children without ADHD. Another study found that 50% of children with ADHD had signs of sleep... Read more Chevron

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