Sleep Disorder May Be Early Sign Of Dementia Or Parkinson’s Disease

People with a sleep disorder that causes them to kick or cry out during their sleep may be at greater risk of developing dementia or Parkinson's disease, according to a study published in the December 24, 2008, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The sleep disorder is called REM sleep behavior disorder. Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

A Mysterious Link Between Sleeplessness and Heart Disease

People who sleep less are at higher risk of developing a significant sign of heart trouble, researchers report. Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

Obese kids who snore more sleepy in the daytime

Obese children who have difficulty breathing while they sleep have excessive daytime sleepiness compared with slimmer children who are also chronic snorers, new research in the journal Pediatrics shows. Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

Health Tip: Prevent Headaches During Pregnancy

Title: Health Tip: Prevent Headaches During Pregnancy
Category: Health News
Created: 12/27/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 12/29/2008 Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

Biorhythms

Title: Biorhythms
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 9/30/1998
Last Editorial Review: 12/29/2008 Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

The top health-related stories of 2008

A reporter picks the top six health stories of 2008, including stem cell research, autism, and health care reform. Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

Tips to Ease an Aching Back

Title: Tips to Ease an Aching Back
Category: Health News
Created: 12/26/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 12/26/2008 Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

Rare sleep disorder may be a harbinger of dementia

More than half of people with a rare sleep disorder develop a neurodegenerative disease, such as Parkinson's disease, within 12 years of being diagnosed, results of a Canadian study published Wednesday indicate. Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

Adding Just A Few Pounds May Put You At Risk During Sleep - Holiday Weight Gain Holds Hidden Danger

Indulging in high-calorie foods during the holidays resulting in weight gain, especially around the neck, may lead to more problems than facing yourself in the mirror after the new year, says a Diplomat of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. Many Americans put on pounds during November and December, leading not only to new year's resolutions, but possibly significant impairment of their air passages during sleep, says Dr. Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

Longer Sleep Duration Associated With Lower Incidence Of Calcification In Coronary Arteries

Participants in a study who slept on average an hour longer per night than other participants had an associated lower incidence of coronary artery calcification, which is thought to be a predictor of future heart disease, according to a study in the December 24/31 issue of JAMA. Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin