Sleep Medicine
From the Journals
Childhood nightmares a prelude to cognitive problems, Parkinson’s?
Compared with children who never had distressing dreams between ages 7 and 11 years, those who had persistent distressing dreams were 76% more...
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Insomnia, short sleep linked to greater risk for MI
Health care professionals should be asking all patients about their sleep as a key aspect of maintaining heart health, says a sleep expert.
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Myths about smoking, diet, alcohol, and cancer persist
A new study shows how thinking has changed over time and how difficult it is to alter preconceived notions.
From the Journals
Irregular sleep tied to markers of atherosclerosis
‘Poor sleep is linked with several cardiovascular conditions.’
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The longevity gene: Healthy mutant reverses heart aging
Plus: Poor sleep may be paranormal, and a chatbot may be ready for medical school.
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Canadian guidance recommends reducing alcohol consumption
Consuming no drinks per week has benefits.
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Will your smartphone be the next doctor’s office?
A fingertip pressed against a phone’s camera lens can measure a heart rate.
From the Journals
Sleep complaints in major depression flag risk for other psychiatric disorders
Investigators studied 3-year incidence rates of psychiatric disorders in almost 3,000 patients experiencing a major depressive episode.
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Serum trace metals relate to lower risk of sleep disorders
Zinc, but not copper or selenium, was associated with self-reported sleep disorders in NHANES review.
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Sleep-disordered breathing promotes elevated arterial stiffness and preeclampsia
High-risk pregnant women with sleep-disordered breathing had increased odds of preeclampsia with each trimester.