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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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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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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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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Kids sleep deprivation rising in Indian city

Thursday 18th April 2013

The number of children suffering from sleep deprivation in the Indian city of Lucknow has reportedly risen by as much as 20% in recent years according to medical experts, in what could be an indicator of increasingly busy lifestyles and a lack of understanding...

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Fatal plane crash could have been caused by pilot’s lack of sleep – report

Friday 29th March 2013

It’s been revealed that the captain of the Air France plane that crashed in 2009 had slept for just one hour on the night prior to the flight, which would make the incident the latest addition to the number of high profile transport accidents...

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Less hours at work results in less sleep and more errors for doctors in training – study

Thursday 28th March 2013

In 2011 hospital regulations in the US were changed regarding working hours for staff. Training staff members’ hours were changed so that the maximum amount they could work was 16 hours instead of the previous 24 hours. This was to help with...

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Parents might now be sleep deprived as first thought – study

Thursday 14th February 2013

Research conducted at the University of Madison, Wisconsin has found that the amount of sleep deprivation that parents experience could actually be quite minimal. The study which has been published in American Journal of Epidemiology relied on...

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U.S military not getting enough sleep – study

Friday 1st February 2013

Researchers have found in a new study that 85% of the U.S military participants had a sleep disorder. The study that took place at the Madigan Army Medical Centre in Tacoma, Washington involved analysis of 725 diagnostic polysomnograms –...

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Sleep problems could put a halt on future missions to Mars – study

Monday 14th January 2013

A recent simulation of a mission to Mars uncovered that some of the crew experienced isolation, mild depression and sleep deprivation. The Mars500 project was a 17 month study to investigate how well the crew could cope on a real mission and to...

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Actress admits sleepless baby stress

Monday 24th December 2012

Hollywood actress Megan Fox has revealed that she hired a night nurse to look after her newborn son in a bid to avoid the excesses of sleep deprivation, despite initially attempting to cope without help. Fox and her partner Brian Green had their first...

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Boss Redknapp losing sleep over relegation fight

Wednesday 12th December 2012

Premier League manager Harry Redknapp has revealed that he has been struggling to get sufficient sleep since taking over at struggling Queens Park Rangers, reports the Evening Standard this week. The London club are currently bottom of the league without...

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Parent poll reveals sleep deprivation widespread

Tuesday 13th November 2012

Sleep deprivation is the main household concern for 60% of American families, according to the results of leading US-based parenting resource BabyCenter’s Sleep Special Report. The problems associated with lack of sleep outweigh the traditional...

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Missing two hours of sleep can erase your memories permanently

Tuesday 30th October 2012

You may regularly be guilty of missing a few hours of sleep whether you just can't seem to dose off that easily or if you were up too late partying the night away. Recent research from this month suggests that even a loss of two hours of sleep...

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