Even Fat Cells Need Sleep, According to New Research
Researchers have found that not getting enough shut-eye has a harmful impact on fat cells.
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Month: November 2012
Naptime Behavior Shapes the Brain
The whiskers of newborn rats twitch as they sleep, and that could lead to new understanding about the connections between brain and body.
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Electronic Nose Could Be Used to Detect Sleep Apnea
An electronic nose, used to detect the presence of molecules in the breath of a patient, could be used to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea.
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“Elbow Test” May Predict Sleep Apnea
Have your patients been "elbowed" by their bed partner because they were snoring? If yes, new research says they could have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
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Partial Sleep Deprivation Linked to Obesity
Evidence linking partial sleep deprivation to energy imbalance is relevant to weight gain prevention and weight loss promotion. A new study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dieteticsbases this finding in an extensive review.
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