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101. Sleep Apnea Linked to Silent Strokes
     
     Feb. 1, 2012 -- A common sleep disorder is associated with an increased risk of symptomless but serious strokes called “silent strokes,” German researchers report. Sleep apnea, a condition marked by periodic interruptions in breathing during sleep, has been linked to an increased risk of strokes. Bu
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102. Insomnia Can Be Dangerous, But There's Rest for the Weary
     
     Jan. 19, 2012 -- If you find yourself tossing and turning most nights, unable to fall asleep, you’re in good company. Insomnia, which is twice as common in women as in men, affects 6% to 10% of adults. It’s the most common sleep disorder, yet often goes undiagnosed and untreated, according to a new
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103. Treating Women's Sleep Apnea May Lower Heart Death Risk
     
     Jan. 16, 2012 -- Machines that help keep the airways open during sleep may be lifesaving devices for women with severe sleep apnea, a new study suggests. People who have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) stop breathing many times during the night. It is much more common in men than in women. The struggl
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104. Police Officers Often Robbed of Sleep
     
     Dec. 20, 2011 -- Excessive sleepiness and unrecognized sleep disorders are common among police officers, a new study finds. In a survey of nearly 5,000 police officers from the U.S. and Canada, about 40% of the officers were found to have at least one sleep disorder. Obstructive sleep apnea was the
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105. Middle-of-Night Sleeping Pill Intermezzo Approved
     
     Nov. 23, 2011 -- Insomniacs wide awake in the wee hours now have a get-back-to-sleep pill -- Intermezzo. The FDA approved the pill on Wednesday. Designed by Transcept Pharmaceuticals for people who wake in the middle of the night, the drug is a fast-acting, low-dose form of zolpidem (best known as A
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106. Women's Sleep Problems Linked to Fibromyalgia Risk
     
     Nov. 15, 2011 -- Women who often have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep may have an increased risk of fibromyalgia, a new study from Norway reveals. "Our findings indicate a strong association between sleep disturbance and fibromyalgia risk in adult women," study researcher Paul Mork, PhD, sa
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107. Loneliness May Disrupt Sleep
     
     Nov. 1, 2011 -- Feeling lonely may make it harder to get a good night's sleep. A new study shows that people who feel lonely are more likely to wake up during the night and have fragmented sleep. Study results may help explain why loneliness is associated with ill health effects. "Loneliness," says
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108. Insomnia May Raise Heart Attack Risk
     
     Oct. 24, 2011 -- Poor sleepers who toss and turn most nights may be at risk for more than just daytime sleepiness. Chronic insomnia has been linked to depression and anxiety, and now a large study from Norway finds that it may also increase the risk of heart attacks. People in the study with insomni
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109. Restless Legs Syndrome May Raise BP
     
     Oct. 10, 2011 -- Millions of Americans with restless legs syndrome (RLS) may have an increased risk for high blood pressure, one of the biggest risk factors for heart disease. In a new study, middle-aged women with the most frequent RLS episodes were 41% more likely to have high blood pressure than
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110. About 1 in 4 U.S. Workers Has Insomnia
     
     Sept. 1, 2011 -- Workers with insomnia who are too sleepy to fully function on the job cost the U.S. a whopping $63 billion in lost productivity each year, according to a nationwide survey. Nationally, insomnia is responsible for 252 million lost days of productivity each year, even though most slee
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