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NPR Piece Examines Snoring, Sleep Apnea
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A recent piece on NPR examines snoring and how it can be a strong indicator of obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a disorder in which breathing is briefly and repeatedly interrupted during sleep. More than 18 million American adults have sleep apnea, and it occurs in all age groups and both sexes. |
One-Third of Americans Take Naps
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Do you find yourself taking a quick power snooze every once in a while? You're not alone. One-third of adults in the United States take naps, according to a recent poll by the Pew Research Center. |
New Alarm Clock Tracks Your Sleep
 In general, alarm clocks only do two things: They keep the time and they generate a loud, obnoxious noise to remind you to get up. But a new alarm clock reviewed in the New York Times has an additional function: It monitors your sleep. |
Active Children are Sleepy Children
 The secret to your child falling asleep faster may be as simple as turning off the TV. A recent study conducted at Monash University in Melbourne and the University of Aukland found that for every hour a child is sedentary — watching TV or reading — it takes an additional three minutes to fall asleep. |
Travel Tips for the Summer
 Summer is in full swing, so we compiled a list of our favorite articles related to sleep and travel. Share your vacation stories with us on Pillow Talk or our other online communities today! |
Site Rates Worst Airports for Sleeping
 Your flight has been canceled or delayed, and you now have to spend a couple of hours or even the night at the airport. We've been there, and it's not pleasant. Apparently, some airports are less pleasant than others. |
USA Today Profiles Author with Rare Sleep Disorder
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A recent article in USA Today profiles George Dawes Green, an author who has a rare disorder called non-24-hour sleep-wake syndrome, or hypernychthemeral syndrome. |
Recognizing Sleep Apnea Symptoms in Children
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A new article on the site looks at undiagnosed and untreated sleep apnea and the effect it can have on children. Obstructive sleep apnea, or simply sleep apnea, is a disorder in which breathing is briefly and repeatedly interrupted during sleep. The "apnea" in sleep apnea refers to a breathing pause that lasts at least ten seconds. |
Sleepless on Pennsylvania Avenue
 If you think your work schedule is demanding, try being an adviser for the president. A recent article in the Washington Post examined the hectic schedules of members of President Obama's Administration, including their bouts with sleepless nights and fatigue. According to the Post, grueling schedules aren't anything new at the Oval Office. |
Sleep and Heart Disease: Are You at Risk?
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A recent study published in the journal SLEEP found that sleep-deprived women are at greater risk for developing heart disease than men. Women who slept five hours or less displayed an increase in inflammatory markers known as high-sensitivity C-reactive proteins, which are commonly associated with cardiovascular disease. |
