Sleep Research

Exercise before bed may help sleep

Tuesday 21st May 2013

People who exercise, including close to bedtime, have a better sleep quality compared to those who don’t work-out, according to the results of a new US lifestyle study. Previous research into exercising prior to sleep advised against more strenuous...

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40% of NZ high schoolers sleep deprived

Monday 20th May 2013

A survey of the sleeping durations of students in New Zealand has found that around 40% are not sleeping for the recommended duration each night, in the latest report on sleep deprivation in school-age children around the world. Some 6000 NZ pupils...

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Kids’ sleep quality varies with diet – study

Friday 17th May 2013

Children who eat a large amount of energy-dense snack foods are more likely to have poor sleep quality compared to those with healthy diets, according to the results of a new study in Denmark. Researchers looked at the sleep patterns and dietary...

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UK sleep survey sheds light on nation's habits

Thursday 16th May 2013

More than a third of UK residents sleep for between four and six hours a night, significantly less than the generally recommend duration, according to the results of a new nationwide study. The YouGov survey, commissioned by Time4Sleep, asked 2060...

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Nasal allergies can impact on sleep – survey

Wednesday 15th May 2013

Over 50% of nasal allergy sufferers in the US have sleep deprivation problems related to their condition, but only around a third actually seek treatment for their allergies, a survey from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America and Teva Respiratory....

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Scottish school-children suffering sleep loss

Tuesday 14th May 2013

A study of Scotland’s school-children has found a high level of sleep deprivation, in a situation that is affecting academic performance and productivity. Alarmingly, around one in six of the high school-age pupils polled for the survey by charity...

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Obesity behind sleep apnoea increase

Monday 13th May 2013

A rise in US obesity levels may be behind an increase in the cases of sleep apnoea, a potentially serious sleep disorder, according to the findings of a newly published study. The University of Wisconsin-Madison research looked at the sleep patterns...

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Regular bedtimes may assist CPAP success

Friday 10th May 2013

Sticking to a regular night-time schedule could help with the adherence of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, according to the results of a study on the treatment. A team at Penn State University School of Nursing found that patients...

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Kids sleep deprivation higher in developed nations

Thursday 9th May 2013

The prevalence of sleep deprivation among school children is higher in developed countries, according to new research from the US. The study of international education by Boston College found that America was the worst nation for the problem, with...

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Abu Dhabi airport helping tired travellers

Wednesday 8th May 2013

The hustle and bustle of an international airport may not sound like the best place for sleep, but Abu Dhabi International may be about to change that perception with the introduction of some novel new ‘sleeping pods’, designed to let weary...

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Sleep problems could increase prostate risk - study

Tuesday 7th May 2013

Sleep problems including an inability to go to sleep within a reasonable amount of time and regular night-time awakenings could increase the chances of men developing prostate cancer, according to the findings of a new Icelandic study. The University...

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Air India incident raises pilot fatigue issue

Friday 3rd May 2013

An incident aboard an Air India flight from Bangkok to Delhi last month in which two pilots instructed air hostesses to fly the plane for 40 minutes while they napped in business class has again highlighted the issue of pilot fatigue and sleep deprivation....

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Sleep aid hospital visits up in US

Thursday 2nd May 2013

The number of people visiting hospital emergency rooms because of adverse reactions to a legal sleep medication in the US has risen by 220% in a five year period, according to a recent report. Zolpidem, which is used in medication such as Ambien and...

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Lack of sleep tops stress poll

Wednesday 1st May 2013

Concerns over not getting enough sleep are the most common causes of stress in the US, beating money worries and anxiety about being overweight, according to the results of a Huffington Post survey. Some 66% of those polled said that ‘too little’...

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Blood vessel function worsens with sleep deprivation

Tuesday 30th April 2013

A small-scale preliminary study has found that sleep deprivation may impact upon the performance of blood vessels, indicating potential heart health issues with poor sleep. The investigation took eight participants – aged between 20 and...

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