Older women who sleep only a few hours a night have poorer daytime function than those who get more sleep, researchers say. In a study of 2,889 older women, scientists found that those who slept less than six hours per night had greater difficulty performing activities such as walking, gripping, and standing from a chair than those who were able to sleep longer every night.
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After months of sleeplessness as a result of menopause, it was a long haul working my way back to healthy sleep patterns. I never... Read more »
This Sharepost stems from several conversations and comments. Maybe it's come about because of those huge bonuses and big pay awards we see... Read more »
Many of us go through sleep deprivation during menopause, and sometimes for years afterwards. Worry, a distressed body, age,... Read more »
Researchers have found that people who sleep more during the day while undergoing rehabilitation from a stroke have a longer recovery period. Results... Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
Patients who live with daily, chronic pain often report sleep disturbances. In this study, researchers from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine look at... Read more »
Older Americans who fall asleep during the day may have a higher risk of stroke than people who don't. A team from Columbia University studied 2,153... Read more »
A good night's sleep may help improve some Alzheimer's patients' memory. Experts say that many older people have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Sleep disorders involve any difficulties related to sleeping, including difficulty falling or staying asleep, falling asleep at inappropriate times,... Read more »