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Tuesday, 16 December 2008 22:48

Snoring burns calories. Can it help lose weight?

U.S.-Turkey researchers found that people who have terrible snoring problems expend hundreds of more calories each night than people who have only minor snoring problems or no breathing problems at all. Is this an effective and safe way to lose weight?

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Wednesday, 05 November 2008 07:43

Do you dream in color or black-and-white? It depends on TV!

A British researcher wondered if dreaming in color or black-and-white was affected by age; specifically, if older people who grew up with black-and-white television and movies dreamed in gray-scale more than younger people who grew up with color TV and films.

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Saturday, 11 October 2008 21:01

Would you rather smell rotten eggs or roses while sleeping?

German researchers found that bad smells turn dreams negative, while good smells make for pleasant dreams. Could their research help turn a scary situation, such as an overnight stay in a hospital, into a positive experience with a whiff of a rose?

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Sunday, 05 October 2008 20:10

Sleepy teens awake still hooked up to tech toys

An Australian study has shown that around 50% of third- and fourth-year high school students do not get enough sleep because they are too busy playing electronic games, watching TV, listening to music, and talking on the telephone. Obvious, yes, but its conclusions are still important!

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Wednesday, 20 August 2008 00:13

Bad sleep for teens raises risk of high blood pressure

A U.S. research study has shown that adolescents who do not sleep enough and/or have poor quality sleep may be at increased risk for elevated blood pressure (what is called pre-hypertension) and, consequently, as adults may increase their risk of high blood pressure (hypertension) and other related medical problems.

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Friday, 25 July 2008 19:19

Young women gain weight combining Internet, alcohol, and little sleep

Adolescent girls and young women were found by a U.S. study to put on extra weight when they recreationally use the Internet more than average, do not get enough sleep, and drink a lot of alcohol.
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Monday, 21 July 2008 01:03

Postmenopause and stroke: Don't sleep less than 6 hours or more than 9

A new U.S. study shows that postmenopausal women had increased risk of strokes if they sleep less than six hours a night or more than nine hours.

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Friday, 13 June 2008 18:56

Sleep apnea may lead to memory loss

A June 2008 UCLA study finds that patients with breathing problems while sleeping (sleep apnea) have loss of brain tissues used for memory recognition.
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