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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 patients with dementia who suffer from OSA are more likely to be depressed and to have attention and memory problems. In the recent study, researchers found that Alzheimer's patients who used a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device overnight slept longer and had better cognition than patients who did not use a CPAP.
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Ways to Aid Sleep: Values & Respect
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 »
Can Alcohol Help Me Sleep?
Question: Does alcohol reduce REM sleep? Can alcohol make me have more vivid dreams? Dr. Blaivas: Alcohol is often used as a sleep... Read more »
Res Med Recalls CPAP Machines
Res Med, one of the world's largest suppliers of CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure} machines, used in the treatment of sleep apnea,... Read more »
Sleepless in a War Zone
At Guantanamo Naval Base in Cuba, Mohammed Jawad, a prisoner has charged that he was subjected to sleep deprivation to persuade the... Read more »
Yoga for Sleep
This is my favorite yoga pose to do when I have a lot on my mind and need to get a good night's sleep. Try spending about 15 minutes in... Read more »
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Zolpimist approved for insomnia
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved an oral spray for the treatment of insomnia. Zolpimist contains the active ingredient found in the... Read more »
Memory tied to sleep cycle: study
Remembering what you learn appears to be tied to the body's circadian rhythm, a new study suggests. Researchers found that animals whose internal... Read more »
Unconsciousness: first aid
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Unconsciousness is when a person is unable to respond to people and activities. Often, this is called a coma or being in a comatose state.Other... Read more »
Sleep Apnea
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Apnea is defined as a cessation of oronasal airflow of at least 10 seconds in duration. When it occurs 30 or more times during a 7-hour period of... Read more »
Sleeping pills may worsen acid reflux
People who have acid reflux--particularly nighttime reflux--may want to avoid sleeping aids, researchers say. In a recent study, scientists found... Read more »
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