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Why snoring could be good for your heart
11-13-2008

Snoring could actually be good for your health, especially if you're elderly, new research suggests. It shows that those aged over 65 who suffer with a snoring-related condition called sleep apnoea tend to live longer than those who do not snore. The findings, presented at a meeting of the European Association for Sleep Research in Glasgow, are ... more about - Why snoring could be good for your heart

Women who sleep less than six hours a night are more likely to develop breast cancer, experts warn
11-06-2008

Women who sleep less than six hours a night are more likely to develop breast cancer, experts warn Women who regularly sleep six hours or less a night may be raising their risk of breast cancer by more than 60 per cent, say researchers. A major study suggests burning the candle at both ends dramatically increases the risk of developing a potentially life threatening tumour. Scientists believe sleep disruption interferes with production of a vital ... more about - Women who sleep less than six hours a night are more likely to develop breast cancer, experts warn

Black and white TV generation have monochrome dreams
10-27-2008

Do you dream in black and white? If so, the chances are you are over 55 and were brought up watching a monochrome television set. New research suggests that the type of television you watched as a child has a profound effect on the colour of your dreams. While almost all ... more about - Black and white TV generation have monochrome dreams

The mystery of sleep
10-18-2008

We all know that we need it - and most of us want more than we get. But no one has ever been able to explain why we sleep, or what makes us dream. Jeremy Laurance visits a new exhibition dedicated to the art and science of shut-eye Why do we sleep? ... more about - The mystery of sleep

You're not sleeping well with your bed partner?
10-08-2008

You're not sleeping well with your bed partner? If you're not sleeping well with your bed partner, you are not alone. But it doesn't have to be long-term problem. These tips should help.tiny_mce_marker Ah, sweet sleep for our addled brains. If only love would conquer all -- including sleep problems. Couples spend nearly one-third of their lives sleeping together, or ... more about - You're not sleeping well with your bed partner?

Television and Internet Causes Of Sleep Disorders
09-26-2008

A study in Sleep and Biological Rhythms published by Wiley-Blackwell, the scientific, technical, medical and scholarly publishing business of John Wiley & Sons, Inc., reveals that watching television and using the Internet before sleep causes sleep problems – not only among the younger set, but also among the middle-aged and older media users. The study ... more about - Television and Internet Causes Of Sleep Disorders

Religion and Dreams
09-17-2008

In most ancient cultures, consideration and even veneration of dreams played a great part. Some groups felt that dream life was more real and important than waking life. Not only were dreams looked ... more about - Religion and Dreams

Ten Myths About Sleep
09-05-2008

Ten Myths About Sleep Faulty beliefs abound about sleep, so many in fact, that the National Sleep Foundation has compiled a list of the ten most common myths. In this article, we take a close look at each one and then discover the truth. 1. Snoring is a common problem, especially among men, but it isn't ... more about - Ten Myths About Sleep

Have Sex While You Sleep
09-01-2008

If you think it's impossible to have sex while you sleep, think again, according to a new study. There are at least 11 different sex-related sleep disorders, collectively referred to as "sexsomnia" or "sleepsex," that affect people who are otherwise psychologically healthy-causing them to unknowingly engage in various sexual activities during the ... more about - Have Sex While You Sleep

20 Things You Didn't Know About... Sleep
08-18-2008

1 Chronic snoring can be treated by uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, a surgical procedure that tightens the tissues of the soft palate and throat. Possible side effects include changes in voice frequency. 2 Another option involves injecting the palate with a chemical to harden the soft tissue. This is called a snoroplasty, derived from the Greek ... more about - 20 Things You Didn't Know About... Sleep