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Deep Sleep
People who do not get enough deep, slow-wave sleep have a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests. Researchers found that young, healthy people who had their slow-wave sleep interrupted for just three nights became less sensitive to insulin. Their lower insulin sensitivity was equivalent to gaining 20 to 30 pounds, or aging 40 years, experts say.
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From Our Experts
Waking from sleep at 4 a.m. with a headache?
Full Question: I have been waking up around 4:00 am during deep sleep with a headache that starts in the back of my head then moves... Read more »
Melatonin: Natural Supplement to Lower Blood Pressure?
Melatonin is a sleep hormone, produced by the pineal gland seated deep inside the brain, as well as other parts of the body, such as the... Read more »
Deep Breathing Techniques to Reduce Anxiety
Did you ever wonder why deep breathing works to relax someone sometimes and other times it does not seem to have much of an... Read more »
Slow Wave Sleep, Diabetes and Depression
The issue with poor sleep is actually poor slow wave sleep. This is the specific subtype of overall sleep that is reduced in depression,... Read more »
Sleep Is Only a Click Away with New Sleep Aids
Having trouble sleeping? Modern technology sees a problem and looks for a solution, and, believe me, lots of solutions are available.... Read more »
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Rapid deep breathing (hyperventilation)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hyperventilation is rapid or deep breathing that can occur with anxiety or panic. It is also called overbreathing, and may leave you feeling... Read more »
Sleep walking
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Sleepwalking is a disorder that occurs when a person walks or does another activity while they are still asleep. Alternative Names ... Read more »
Sleep Disorders
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Sleep Disorders vary in nature and degree. The three major sleep disorders are dyssomnias (insomnia), hypersomnia (disorders of excessive sleepiness)... Read more »
Need your sleep? Stay out of hospitals
Researchers are urging changes in hospital routines to allow patients to get enough sleep. People must go through a 90-minute cycle to get to deep,... Read more »
Sleepwalking And Sleep Terrors
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? A person who is sleepwalking walks or makes other movements that seem purposeful in a state of partial wakefulness from deep... Read more »
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