Author: Sree Roy

Hypnosis Extends Restorative Slow-wave Sleep

Slow-wave sleep (SWS) has a positive impact, for instance, on memory and the functioning of the immune system. During periods of SWS, growth hormones are secreted, cell repair is promoted, and the defense system is stimulated. A...

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SleepMapper App Improves PAP Adherence

According to a new study released today at SLEEP 2014 by Philips Respironics, patients using the SleepMapper mobile app and web-based solution achieved a 22% higher PAP therapy adherence rate than non-users. The results of the...

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Treating Insomnia May Reduce Suicide Risk

A new study provides novel evidence suggesting that suicides are far more likely to occur between midnight and 4 am than during the daytime or evening. Results show that the weighted, scaled mean suicide rate per hour was 10.27%...

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