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A Newly Discovered Gene Cuts Need for Sleep

dasha — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:58:01 +0000

Scientists at the University of California, USA, discovered the gene responsible for the length of sleep. The discovery was made thanks to the help of a mom and daughter, who stay alert and function well having only six hours of sleep a night.(...)
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Dangers of Falling Asleep while Watching TV

tania — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:41:46 +0000

Scientists from the University of Pennsylvania (USA) found out that watching TV at night increases the likelihood of insomnia. Their study aimed at examining the effects of TV-watching on the process of falling asleep and sleep in general.

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Insomnia Will Be Cooled Down

tania — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:18:59 +0000

Scientists from the Pittsburgh University (USA) suggested a new method for treating insomnia – using a special cooling cap. They studied the effect of reduction of temperature on the activity of the core of the brain in people suffering from insomnia.

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America Is Losing Sleep over Financial Crisis

tania — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:58:03 +0000

It’s no secret that financial straits can be injurious to our health: we are getting increasingly worse diet, becoming less physically active and overstressed. Even celebrities are suffering from the crisis and go bankrupt. But how has current downturn affected Americans’ health in particular?

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How Diet Affects Your Sleep

tania — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:14:48 +0000

It is not for nothing that doctors encourage us not to eat anything two hours before bed. This tip is true for everybody, not only for those dieting or having weight problems. By having a meal, you activate your digestive system. And it means some job for your body to do when it’s getting ready for the night’s rest. (...)
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Sleep Facts

tania — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:47:55 +0000

Sleep is so important for our health. Everybody needs regular sleep. World record for insomnia is 18 days, 21 hours and 40 minutes. The record holder suffered from hallucinations, paranoia, vision impairment, and problems with speech, concentration and memory during this time. It is impossible to figure out if a person wide awake or not without careful medical observation, because people can sleep with their eyes open. Here are some other interesting sleep facts.(...)
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Night Work and Health

Geniusbeauty.com — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:30:39 +0000

Women who work the night shifts or work very late into the night at the office are often insomniac. How can you fight sleeping problems? Working at night is stressful for our body. We were biologically designed to be active during the day and rest at night. The way our body functions and the type of hormones it produces differ depending on whether we are asleep or awake. If your sleeping schedule is off track, it can disturb the normal sleep-awake cycle. The body becomes unable to function the way it is supposed to. That leads to insomnia and health problems. Here are some tips on how to mitigate effects of disturbed cycle.(...)
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Ice Cream and Slimming Diet

Geniusbeauty.com — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:34:46 +0000

How can you resist an ice-cream! Especially in summer, when you want to enjoy something refreshing and tasty. Judging by myself, it’s often impossible. But can you have it if you are watching your diet? Yes, you can! – dieticians say. Only, you have to follow some advice. (...)
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Aerobics to Cure Insomnia

Geniusbeauty.com — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:40:02 +0000

Why taking pills, when you can’t fall asleep? They have a whole range of side effects. It has been recently found, that there’s a better way to cure insomnia without taking sedatives. Regular aerobics classes can help reduce anxiety and even get rid of insomnia. As for me, besides playing badminton, I do step aerobics at least once a week and after it I get a nice face color and a perfect mood, which makes me so efficient in work – just like nothing else. So, I would recommend aerobics as an antidepressant, too. (...)
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Discovery: One More Insomnia Causing Factor

Geniusbeauty.com — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:22:59 +0000

People experience insomnia at least once in their life; you toss and turn for the whole night, nothing helps fall asleep: not meditation, not a glass of warm milk before bed, not even breathing exercises. Brazilian medics discovered another reason behind insomnia. The factor lies in our daily food ration. The greasier food you eat – the fewer chances you have to sleep well at night. (...)
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Tips How to Cure Insomnia

Geniusbeauty.com — Thu, 08 May 2008 22:35:06 +0000

Turning around in bed for the whole night, falling asleep right before the sunrise, waking up not well-rested, but rather exhausted. Sounds familiar? Insomnia can be a symptom of many different illnesses, but a healthy person can experience it as well. Insomnia mostly develops due to disturbed falling asleep in the evening, early wake-up time in the morning, or not deep enough sleep at night. A relatively healthy person can get insomnia due to a nervous over excitement, stress, or prolonged high physical activity. (...)
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Insomnia Leads to Obesity

Geniusbeauty.com — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:37:05 +0000

A recent Dutch research has shown, how important sleep actually is. The scientists have analyzed the data on sleep and feeding preferences of 180 Netherlands residents. It has occurred, that people suffering from insomnia at night and then feel sleepy during the whole day are more prone to overeating. Because of the permanent tiredness insomnia sufferers are chronically stressed. It makes them eat high-calorie foods trying to cope with stress. Besides, chronic sleep loss causes the alteration of metabolic function, which also contributes to obesity. It also (...)
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Mobile Phones Disrupt Sleep

Geniusbeauty.com — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:36:51 +0000

A study of mobile phones and their impact on human health was recently conducted by researchers from Wayne State University in Detroit and the Karolinska Institute in Sweden. The results of the study surprise. Mobile phone use before bedtime can lead to headaches, insomnia, tiredness in the morning and in general may reduce the amount of deep sleep, which means a stress for the whole body.(...)
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