tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107878912009-06-02T08:47:07.781Z<center><A HREF="http://www.here-be-dreams.com/sleep/index.html"><IMG SRC="http://www.here-be-dreams.com/images/sleep-s-off.gif" ALT="Sleep" BORDER=0></A><A HREF="http://www.here-be-dreams.com/dreams/index.html"><IMG SRC="http://www.here-be-dreams.com/images/dreams-s-off.gif" ALT="Dreams" BORDER=0></A><A HREF="http://www.here-be-dreams.com/bedroom/index.html"><IMG SRC="http://www.here-be-dreams.com/images/bedroom-s-off.gif" ALT="Bedrooms" BORDER=0></A></center>Trevornoreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787891.post-59221489118564067452009-06-02T08:36:00.004Z2009-06-02T08:46:32.436Z

Snoring can sometimes be caused by Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), a serious condition. Now new research suggests that apnea related snoring could also cause brain damage.The University of New South Wales Brain Sciences Institute found brain chemistry changes in sleep apnea sufferers that were comparable to those in people who have had a severe stroke. The biochemical changes are thought to be a

Trevornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787891.post-84817385432293262362009-05-31T16:40:00.003Z2009-05-31T16:52:10.864Z

Memory foam has become increasingly affordable over the last few years, so much so that you can even buy memory foam pet beds. Now BuddyBeds has introduced what it describes as the ultimate orthopedic dog bed.The BuddyBed uses Tempurpedic memory foam with a protective waterproof, breathable liner. This keeps the bed anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, and hypoallergenic.Buddybeds describe their

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome(OSAS) is a common condition that can lead to snoring and possibly far more severe effects. Now new research points the way to a possible treatment through mouth and tongue (oropharyngeal ) exercises derived from speech therapy.The research, Effects of Oropharyngeal Exercises on Patients with Moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, is published in the American

Trevornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787891.post-71845555941451589952009-05-04T07:33:00.003Z2009-05-04T07:47:55.342Z

Narcolepsy is a rare and unpleasant condition that affects around 1 in 2,000 people. Sufferers experience extreme daytime sleepiness and can suddenly fall asleep without warning. There's no cure and until now even the cause of the disease has been a mystery.Now new research has shed at least a little light on the subject and points to a problem with the immune system. More specifically: "

Trevornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787891.post-38987464925980853132009-03-16T19:20:00.003Z2009-03-16T19:29:20.585Z

The BBC reports the the Danish government is to pay compensation to some women who developed breast cancer after long spells of shift work. The move comes after publication of research suggesting a possible link between the two in some cases.Anyone who's had to do shift work knows that it's difficult and can cause all sorts of sleep problems. Recently the International Agency for Research on

Trevornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787891.post-54152646408552425012009-03-13T09:33:00.003Z2009-03-13T09:50:47.247Z

Environmental issues are increasingly of importance when we decide which products to buy. Examples of this in the bedroom include organic bed linens, environmentally friendly memory foam, etc. One problem for consumers has been the lack of any clear definition of terms like "green", making it difficult to compare buying choices.Now the US Specialty Sleep Assoication (SSA) has announced a "green

Trevornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787891.post-36132561974913676012009-03-10T09:11:00.003Z2009-03-10T09:22:55.365Z

New research has shown a link between taking lunchtime or afternoon naps and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.The work by researchers from the University of Birmingham was presented at Diabetes UK’s Annual Professional Conference in Glasgow. The researchers studied over 16,000 people and found that those who napped had a 26 per cent greater risk of developing Type 2 diabetes compared to

Trevornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787891.post-77878952402274878352009-01-13T09:48:00.005Z2009-01-13T09:59:25.027Z

If you thought sending your boss an email after a couple of beers was a bad idea, how about doing so whilst you're asleep?Up until now it was thought that the possible range of activities when asleep was limited to fairly crude motor functions such as sleepwalking or mumbling incomprehensibly. Now the New York Times reports on what's believed to be the first documented case of "complex nonviolent

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New research has found evidence for what many people have long believed: getting good night's sleep is related to your resistance to the common cold. The study, Sleep Habits and Susceptibility to the Common Cold was published in the Archives of Internal Medicine.Researchers studied 153 volunteers and measured how long they slept (sleep duration) and how rested they felt (sleep efficiency). After

Trevornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787891.post-3031340699133424362009-01-13T09:01:00.004Z2009-01-13T09:11:52.203Z

New research suggests a link between sleep patterns and cholesterol levels in the elderly. The study, Long Sleep Duration is Associated With Serum Cholesterol in the Elderly: The Rotterdam Study, was published in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine.The research team studied 768 participants aged between 57 and 97, none of whom used cholesterol lowering drugs. They found definite links between

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New research suggests that getting a good night's sleep might be connected with a lower risk of heart disease in some people.The research, Short Sleep Duration and Incident Coronary Artery Calcification, was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers studied 495 healthy subjects aged between 35 and 47 years. They found a strong correlation between increased sleep

Trevornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787891.post-73742308703160327252008-12-16T08:53:00.005Z2008-12-16T09:09:52.174Z

We all know that we tend to sleep more when we're sick - having just got over a bad dose of 'flu I can personally confirm that! Now scientists have confirmed what many have long suspected: the immune system is more active during sleep. At least it is in fruit flies, and the scientists seem to think that this suggests the same will be true of humans.Researchers at Stanford University infected

Trevornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787891.post-16198989245854494792008-12-04T08:16:00.003Z2008-12-04T08:28:09.488Z

The flurry of research findings concerning Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) continues, this time in connection with Alzheimer's Disease.New research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society studied patients who suffered from mild to moderate Alzheimer's and also sleep apnea. The study looked at the effect of CPAP treatment: half the group were given therapeutic CPAP for six weeks,

Trevornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787891.post-76329810499840506402008-12-02T08:04:00.004Z2008-12-02T08:17:05.770Z

For many years Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) - a serious condition which can be a cause of snoring - was little known outside the medical world. However its profile may well be set to rise following suggestions that it might harm something far more precious to our society than mere health: company profits.New research from the University of Bergen, Norway, has found that workers with sleep apnea

Trevornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787891.post-39125773652173776722008-12-01T08:36:00.003Z2008-12-01T08:53:16.992Z

Night Terrors - also known as sleep terrors can be a dreadful experience for an adult. How much worse they must be for a child. Up to now scientists have been unsure what causes the condition, however new research published in Pediatrics suggests it could be at least partially inherited.Rsearchers from Montreal's Sacre-Coeur Hospital studied 390 sets of twins and found that identical twins were

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The hormone melatonin is known to help in the regulation of sleep patterns and is used by some people to help overcome insomnia and jet lag. Now it seems that it may also have potential as a cure for a nasty eye disease that can lead to blindnessUveitis is an opthalmic disorder that involves eye reddening, pain and deteroration of vision. In some cases it can result in blindness.New research

Trevornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787891.post-9458242139528818172008-11-14T08:53:00.003Z2008-11-14T09:13:27.446Z

Just as there are many different reasons people snore, so there are many different snoring cures to buy. A British company has just released a new one called the Adkins Snoring Aid.Whereas as many snoring remedies on the market try to increase the flow of air through the nostrils, the Adkins Snoring Aid takes the opposite approach: it reduces the flow. Apparently this can help reduce snoring in

Trevornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787891.post-14306709393847379882008-11-03T08:13:00.003Z2008-11-03T08:31:17.210Z

The Journal Pediatrics reports that new research has found a link between childhood sleep patterns and obesity later in life.The study conducted by the New Zealand Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Research Unit followed children born between 1972 and 1973. The Unit compared the subjects' sleep times as children with their adult Body Mass Index (BMI). According to the researchers:"

Trevornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787891.post-23813353161706777492008-10-30T07:17:00.003Z2008-10-30T07:33:37.871Z

The Telegraph reports on new research that could offer hope of a new snoring cure for some people.The treatment is known as snoreplasty (or snore-plasty) and involves an injection into the soft palate of the mouth. In some cases (not all) a fluttering of this palate can be the cause of snoring.The new research carried out by the Mansoura University in Egypt tested the method on 34 patients with a

Trevornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787891.post-9286951119308834932008-10-29T07:41:00.002Z2008-10-29T07:51:05.242Z

Memory foam, that wonderful invention usually associated with beds and mattresses, seems to be getting everyhere nowadays. The latest use is the new in-ear eadphones from Memorex.The new Memorex line of earbuds features Howard Leight's Soundelity technology. This uses a patented memory foam technology to create an eartip that is soft and self-conforming to the wearer's ear shape. Memorex claims

Trevornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787891.post-36432169917497718692008-10-07T07:44:00.003Z2008-10-07T08:28:33.170Z

Minneapolis based bed retailer Select Comfort is famous for its Sleep Number range of adjustable air beds. Now you can also buy a Sleep Number Bed that incorporates memory foam. The new Sleep Number Memory Foam bed combines air chambers with "a carefully chosen amount of foam" to provide the best of both worlds: the feel of memory foam and the adjustability of the Sleep Number air bed.Select

Trevornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787891.post-26022411621977184372008-10-06T08:00:00.004Z2008-10-06T08:09:56.189Z

A well-known cause of snoring is Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). This condition is potentially life-threatening and has been linked with higher chance of heart attack and stroke.Now the Telegraph reports on surprising new research that suggests OSA might actually be associated with longer life in some older people.The study followed people aged over 65 for four years and found that people with

Trevornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787891.post-2549324215579455042008-07-18T09:17:00.003Z2008-07-18T09:26:53.753Z

In these days of increasing environmental awareness, some people may be put off from buying memory foam because of its synthetic nature.As a result of this, Hudson Industries has been working with memory foam product manufacturers to produce a new, more eco-friendly product.The result is the new Polar Foam Cool Foam. This new foam replaces almost 13% of the petrochemical-based polyol in the foam

Trevornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787891.post-65670770223359456022008-06-13T08:21:00.004Z2008-06-13T08:32:10.475Z

External noise can be a major source of sleep deprivation in our modern society, especially in densely populated urban regions. Up until now the best that technology could do to combat this was to mask it using a sleep sound machine. However the future may be blessedly free of unwanted nighttime noise.Research published in the New Journal of Physics (NJP) suggests that it may one day be possible

Trevornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787891.post-84275543162628008332008-02-13T09:40:00.003Z2008-02-13T09:55:06.211Z

We all know that living near an airport - especially right under the flight path - can keep you awake at night. Now it seems that even when you do get to sleep the noise could be damaging your health.New research published in the European Heart Journal has shown that jet noise can cause a rise in blood pressure (BP) whilst asleep. The BP of volunteers was measured remotely and showed an average

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