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Yawning tied up to cooling Brains

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Brian Yalung

When a person yawns, it normally depicts boredom or sleepiness. But thanks to a medical report, it seems that yawning is tied up to something else, somehow similar to how a computer would need its rest after exhaustive use.

In all, yawning is not something done because a person is bored. It serves as a cooling agent of sorts as far as medical implications are concerned. Doctors may be able to use excessive yawning as a way to identify patients with conditions that affect temperature regulation.

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Cushions not Comfy for Sleeping Babies

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Brian Yalung

Soft is not safe as far as Dr. Rachel Moon is concerned. This conclusion however is not a new one. If you recall, pillows or cushions have been found to be dangerous for babies who sleep. Issues such as SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) or accidental suffocation therein have become key problems which make them hazards for babies.

Having pillows and cushions do indeed make sleeping comfortable for babies, in the same way that we adults find comfort in them. However, as far as babies are concerned, doctor

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Even Shaquille O’Neal Has Sleep Apnea

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Brian Yalung

One of the more high profile people who seems to have sleep apnea is that of NBA star Shaquille O’ Neal. The 7-foot-1 300 pound center has been encouraged by his girlfriend to seek some help, apparently a witness that “the Diesel” snores and has potential sleep apnea.

To help him out, girlfriend Nikki Alexander wooed the big man to take part in a sleep apnea study being sponsored by Harvard University. Sleep apnea has become a growing problem for Americans and sadly, even the Boston Celtic big man who has been absent in the NBA scene for some time now is not exempted from it.

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Harvin Suffering from Migraines Traced to Sleep Apnea

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Brian Yalung

As far as figuring out what is ailing Minnesota Vikings Percy Harvin regarding his constant migraines is concerned, all that may finally be resolved. This is after doctors diagnosed Harvin as suffering from sleep apnea after a harrowing incident during the Viking’s practice last August 19.

Doctors believe the disorder was responsible for the headaches that caused Harvin to lose consciousness and leave the practice in an ambulance. Sleep apnea causes gaps in a person’s breathing while

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P&G Backs Somaxon for Launch of New Sleep Drug

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Brian Yalung

Somaxon has gotten a big boost after Proctor & Gamble promised to help them sell Silenor to thousands of U.S. doctors and pharmacies. Both companies have agreed in principle to start the marketing efforts for the new sleep drug this September.

The deal also places Procter & Gamble first in line to negotiate for the rights to develop and market an over-the-counter version of Silenor in the United States. However, Somaxon would have to win FDA approval first before the drug could be sold w

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Sleep Apnea Therapy Can Boost Golf Scores

Posted on April 10, 2010 by Brian Yalung

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This apparently has something to do with the ongoing Augusta Masters where as we all know is the comeback tourney of the disgruntled Tiger Woods. And whether you consider it a marketing ploy or not, Sleep Apnea Therapy can reportedly help increase golf scores.

Of course it does make sense. Sleeping well and being able to carry full concentration and strength can help a lot for you golf game.

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7 Million Chinese Suffer from Sleep Deprivation

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Brian Yalung

Based on a study conducted by the Shanghai Institution of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Sleep Disorders, about 7 million Chinese suffer from tossing and turning. Additionally, women were found to be suffering 1.5 times more than men.

In those numbers too, children are included. China has a population of 19 million and you can just imagine a percentage of that having to deal with such issues. Doctors have warned about the side effects of sleep deprivation, which can cause car accident

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Paltrow Seeking More Sleep

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Brian Yalung

Just when you thought that actress Gwyneth Paltrow has everything in order, she reveals that she too has been having problems with sleeping comfortably. Paltrow admits that she doesn’t get enough sleep and has even turned to a book, “Light’s Out: Sleep, Sugar and Survival” by T.S. Wiley to get some sensible shuteye.

Some of Paltrow’s health concerns she discussed with her doctor include aging and hormonal imbalances, something that affects some w

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Lack of Sleep Leads to Mood Disorders for Teens

Posted on January 1, 2010 by Brian Yalung

You can add another issue to highlight among teens if they lack sleep. A study showed that lack of sleep could become a high risk issue for teens who lack sufficient shuteye. Teens who go to be after midnight are more likely to experience depression, especially the ones who get less than 5 hours of sleep. Worst, 50% of those sleep-deprived teens may even commit suicide!

Doctors recommended that parents remove television sets and video games from teenagers’ rooms to help them get

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World’s Youngest Insomniac is a Four Year Old Child

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Brian Yalung

You would think that insomnia would hit only the adults no thanks to their own doing. Some inherit them due to their preference to stay awake and sleep when they feel like it. However it seems that this is not the true case of where insomnia originates.

In fact a 4 year old girl has been discovered to be suffering from insomnia in Britain, often awake by midnight despite a structured bedtime routine. And while many would say that parents or specialists could teach their kids how to practice sleeping patterns but apparently the case is a lot serious than that.

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