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Elderly sleep study reveals false expectations

New research published in the October issue of Sleep has revealed that elderly women have better sleep quality and sleep longer than elderly men, although they largely claim otherwise. The study, carried out in Rotterdam, involved 956 participants between the ages of 59 and 79, 52.3% of whom were...

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Alcoholism’s sleep impacts continue into sobriety - study

New research published this week in the journal Sleep has shown that the negative effects of alcoholism on sleep quality can continue even after long periods of abstinence, underlining the long-term detrimental impacts of the condition. The study, carried out at the University of Melbourne in Australia,...

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How does food affect sleep?

A major study by researchers at Stanford University in California found that the length of time spent sleeping is directly related to weight and dietary habits, and uncovered the way in which food affects sleep. The fifteen-year investigation, which was concluded in 2004, involved 1024 participants,...

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Insomnia linked to heart problems – study

New research has found that insomnia could be a contributory factor to heart disease and other cardiac complaints, it has been reported this week. The study, by the University of Montreal, looked at the blood pressure of insomnia sufferers and found higher levels during the night. “Whereas blood...

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Active kids get sleep benefits

Children who lead active lives are more likely to fall asleep quicker, get better quality sleep and avoid health issues associated with short sleep duration, according to newly published research. The study from Australia’s Monash University involved 500 children, and found that every hour of inactivity...

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Study warns against bed sharing

Sharing a bed with a partner may be detrimental to your health, according to new research from a sleep specialist. UK-based Dr Neil Stanley, who created the prestigious sleep laboratory at the University of Surrey, told attendees at the British Science Festival that couples suffered up to 50% more nocturnal...

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New study sheds light on science of sleep

Sleep has long been a physiological mystery to scientists with no clearly agreed reason behind the state, however a recently published US academic study may offer some new insights into why sleep exists. The research by Jerome Siegel at the Centre for Sleep Research at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience...

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Alcohol sleep misconception still rife - study

New research released this week has found that many people do not know that excessive drinking can adversely affect the quality of sleep. In a survey for the polling organisation YouGov, some 58% of 2000 respondents didn’t feel that drinking more than the recommended daily limit had any effect...

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Memory foam pillows

We all know the health and wellbeing benefits that a good quality memory foam mattress can deliver - complete postural support, a rejuvenated and well-rested feeling, a hygienic allergen-free environment - but did you know that those benefits can be maximised with a memory foam pillow? Pillows are...

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Which memory foam mattress?

So you've made the decision to go for a memory foam mattress - but with such a wide choice available now online it can be a difficult choice selecting which one to buy. As with most products, there's a massive variation in quality between the best and worst on the market - but there aren't quite as many...

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AA warns sleepy drivers

Drivers have been warned to take regular rest and coffee breaks when out on the road this weekend to avoid the lethal dangers of tiredness and falling asleep at the wheel. Statistics show that, ominously, three drivers are likely to be killed and thirty injured this Bank Holiday weekend as a result of...

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Insomnia and diabetes linked in study

People suffering from insomnia or those who regularly don't get enough sleep are at a higher risk of developing diabetes, according to new research revealed at the SLEEP 2009 event. The Penn State College of Medicine study found that compared to people who slept more than six hours a night, individuals...

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