Restful Night’s Sleep More Likely for Men Than Women
Women in the United States are less likely to get a good night’s sleep and more likely to report daytime sleepiness than men, a new AASM survey shows.
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Author: Lisa Spear
Philips Recall: 124 Suspected Deaths Tied to CPAP Machines
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it has received more than 100 reports of deaths associated with the recalled CPAP machines.
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How to Tell if You Have Somniphobia
Sometimes referred to as “sleep dread,” somniphobia is a specific type of anxiety or fear related to sleep that typically increases as bedtime approaches.
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Why Some People Only Need 4 Hours of Sleep
Researchers have discovered particular mutations in three genes that control short sleepers’ resting needs.
Read MoreStudy: Benefits of Melatonin Use in Older Adults
In a small study of healthy adults aged 55 and older, 5 mg of melatonin increased total sleep time compared to a placebo.
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