Study Gives Key Role to Sleep in Helping Brain Learn Anew

New research supports the hypothesis that during sleep, the connections between neurons weaken. Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

Creature Comforts That Lull You to Sleep

Outfitting the bedroom with this customized item or that can turn a simple haven into a temple of self-worship. Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

Patterns: Heavy Burden for Infants Who Lack Sleep

Infants who do not get enough sleep may have an increased risk for being overweight in childhood, a new study suggests. Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

A Cure-All for Jet Lag? Try Caffeine and Naps

Shifting your sleep cycle is tricky when traveling, and it’s just as easy to get it wrong as it is to get it right. Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

I’m a Campaign Worker. Can I Sleep Here?

In this endless Democratic primary season, the need for campaign supporters to provide lodging is no different it’s just more drawn out. Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

Hearing Loss, Lack Of Sleep Impair Back-To-School Health

As the new school year approaches, many parents are preparing their children by buying school supplies, new clothes, and organizing fall sporting events. But in order to help kids get a healthy head start to the school year, the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) also recommends taking a closer look at your child's health for common ear, nose, or throat-related health issues that might affect academic success. Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

Higher Blood Pressure Risk In Teenagers Linked To Poor Or Insufficient Sleep

US research reveals that teenagers who don't sleep enough or have poor quality sleep may be at higher risk of elevated blood pressure that could lead to cardiovascular disease in adulthood. The study is the first to examine links between high blood pressure and sleep quality in healthy adolescents. The research appears as a paper published online before print on 18th August in Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association (AHA). Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

Poor Sleep Linked to High Blood Pressure in Teens

Title: Poor Sleep Linked to High Blood Pressure in Teens
Category: Health News
Created: 8/19/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/19/2008 Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

Poor Sleep Linked to High Blood Pressure in Teens

Similar results have been found in studies of adults Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

Poor teen sleep habits may raise blood pressure

Teenagers who don't sleep well or long enough may be at increased risk for developing high blood pressure (also called hypertension), which could herald heart disease later on, according to a study published today. Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin