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Florence Cardinal

Florence Cardinal

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posted 06/16/2008, comments (2)

Sleep Apnea Linked to Specific Body Type

Sleep apnea is often present in people with a certain body type, those with short, thick necks. A propensity for obesity is also often present. If a child inherits these characteristics, of course there is a possibility of getting apnea.   The most common age for this is from two to six years but it does continue through or strike children... Read moreChevron
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Jerry Kennard

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posted 05/19/2008, comment (1)

Sleep Duration and Obesity Linked

  A systematic search of research literature has revealed a consistent worldwide relationship between short sleep patterns and obesity both in childhood and adulthood. Francesco Cappuccio, MD and his team from the Warwick Medical School in the UK, reviewed 696 studies, from which 12 studies on children and 17 studies on adults met the... Read moreChevron
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Florence Cardinal

Florence Cardinal

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posted 04/11/2008, comments (2)

Sleep More, Lose More Weight

Research reveals that the number of hours slept has an influence on the risk of obesity. The less we sleep, the more at risk we are. This fact could explain why people who suffer from sleep apnea, a known thief of sleep, tend to gain weight at an above normal rate.  It's a known fact that obesity is a major factor in sleep apnea, and is... Read moreChevron
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Craig Stoltz

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posted 04/02/2008, comment (1)

Link Shown Between Poor Sleep, Weight Gain

Once again, a study confirms that too little or too much sleep is bad for you.  This report, published in the medical journal Sleep, shows a link between sleepers who get less than 7 or more than 8 hours of sleep per night and weight gain over time. Getting less sleep increased risk more than getting extra sleep did.  Three Things You... Read moreChevron
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Florence Cardinal

Florence Cardinal

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Sleep Expert Patient
posted 03/12/2008, comments (0)

Eating Disorders Linked to Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy is a disabling sleep disorder that causes extreme daytime sleepiness, sudden loss of muscular control when in an emotional state (cataplexy), nightmares and hallucinations.  A recent study conducted by the Netherlands' Radboud University, headed by Hal Droogleever Fortuyn, shows that victims of narcolepsy also often suffer... Read moreChevron
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