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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Sun, 27 May 2012 09:07:36 GMT--><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><title>Sleep Information | Disorders | Care | Treatment</title><subtitle>Sleep Information | Disorders | Care | Treatment</subtitle><id>http://sleepcare.com/sleepcare/</id><link rel="alternate" type="application/xhtml+xml" href="http://sleepcare.com/sleepcare/"/><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://sleepcare.com/sleepcare/atom.xml"/><updated>2012-05-23T17:22:27Z</updated><generator uri="http://www.squarespace.com/" version="Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)">Squarespace</generator><entry><title>Sleep Apnea 'Mask' Might Also Help the Heart</title><id>http://sleepcare.com/sleepcare/2012/5/23/sleep-apnea-mask-might-also-help-the-heart.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://sleepcare.com/sleepcare/2012/5/23/sleep-apnea-mask-might-also-help-the-heart.html"/><author><name></name></author><published>2012-05-23T17:19:50Z</published><updated>2012-05-23T17:19:50Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[New research suggests that treating obstructive sleep apnea, a common cause of snoring and daytime sleepiness, might also cut down on a serious health hazard associated with the condition -- the risk of developing high blood pressure.

Researchers in Spain examined the number of new cases of high blood pressure in two groups with sleep apnea who used continuous positive airway pressure therapy, or CPAP, for either about four or 11 years. CPAP involves the use of a mask to help ease air into the lungs while asleep.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Sleep Apnea Linked to Higher Cancer Risk</title><id>http://sleepcare.com/sleepcare/2012/5/21/sleep-apnea-linked-to-higher-cancer-risk.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://sleepcare.com/sleepcare/2012/5/21/sleep-apnea-linked-to-higher-cancer-risk.html"/><author><name></name></author><published>2012-05-21T13:38:12Z</published><updated>2012-05-21T13:38:12Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Sleep apnea has already been linked to a host of adverse health problems, such as high blood pressure and heart disease. Now, new research suggests that in people who already have cancer, the sleep disorder may raise their risk of dying from cancer.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>BMI Inaccurate Indicator of Obesity</title><id>http://sleepcare.com/sleepcare/2012/5/17/bmi-inaccurate-indicator-of-obesity.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://sleepcare.com/sleepcare/2012/5/17/bmi-inaccurate-indicator-of-obesity.html"/><author><name></name></author><published>2012-05-17T16:06:14Z</published><updated>2012-05-17T16:06:14Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Obesity, or being overweight, is a hot topic in both the public and healthcare settings, given that most estimates indicate about thirty percent of Americans are overweight or obese.  Often, these discussions use the figure of Body Mass Index (BMI) to make this evaluation.  (A person’s BMI is calculated by dividing their weight by the square of his or her height.).  However, a new study questions the usefulness of the BMI statistic.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Cultural Differences in Sleep</title><id>http://sleepcare.com/sleepcare/2012/5/15/cultural-differences-in-sleep-1.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://sleepcare.com/sleepcare/2012/5/15/cultural-differences-in-sleep-1.html"/><author><name></name></author><published>2012-05-15T15:45:50Z</published><updated>2012-05-15T15:45:50Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Most everyone struggles to get a little more snooze time. In fact, people in almost every country are lacking adequate sleep. According to one study about one in four people in the 10 countries surveyed believe that they don’t sleep well, making sleep issues a global problem.

But how does sleep vary from country to country? Well, across the board, research has been conflicting but a few trends have emerged. For instance, several studies, including a study conducted by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), indicate the French sleep more than any other country.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Exploding Head Syndrome</title><id>http://sleepcare.com/sleepcare/2012/5/8/exploding-head-syndrome.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://sleepcare.com/sleepcare/2012/5/8/exploding-head-syndrome.html"/><author><name></name></author><published>2012-05-08T16:29:27Z</published><updated>2012-05-08T16:29:27Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Exploding Head Syndrome is a parasomnia in which the sufferer experiences a loud bang in their head just as they are falling asleep or waking up. The occurrence is painless, but can sometimes be accompanied by a flash of light or other parasomnia-like symptoms; including difficulty speaking or sleep paralysis. Following the event the sufferer will often report feeling scared or anxious, and may have difficulty sleeping due to this stress.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Sleep More, Eat Less</title><id>http://sleepcare.com/sleepcare/2012/5/7/sleep-more-eat-less.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://sleepcare.com/sleepcare/2012/5/7/sleep-more-eat-less.html"/><author><name></name></author><published>2012-05-07T18:51:20Z</published><updated>2012-05-07T18:51:20Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[When dieting is discussed, topics such as making healthy food choices and reducing large portion sizes are often the focal points of the discussion.  However, new research suggests that how much a person sleeps can play an important role in the amount of food they eat—meaning that for those looking to lose weight, paying attention to the amount of sleep they get could provide a boost to their efforts.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Trick Your Body Into Better Sleep</title><id>http://sleepcare.com/sleepcare/2012/5/4/trick-your-body-into-better-sleep.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://sleepcare.com/sleepcare/2012/5/4/trick-your-body-into-better-sleep.html"/><author><name></name></author><published>2012-05-04T15:07:04Z</published><updated>2012-05-04T15:07:04Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Everyone has heard of computer hackers – people, who hack into a system to change something, reorganize the data, or even steal information. But did you know that you also could hack your body?

The concept is essentially the same. By doing something different or maybe even a little quirky, you can change the way your body is wired or programmed.

Some unique body hacks include stopping a brain freeze with your tongue or curing warts with duct tape. You can even hack your body when it comes to sleep. Here are the top five sleep-related body hacks.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Chronic Yawning</title><id>http://sleepcare.com/sleepcare/2012/5/1/chronic-yawning.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://sleepcare.com/sleepcare/2012/5/1/chronic-yawning.html"/><author><name></name></author><published>2012-05-01T14:06:41Z</published><updated>2012-05-01T14:06:41Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[The medical term for the act of yawning and stretching at the same time, “pandiculation.” What causes chronic yawning? What effects does yawning have on our body? There are many different triggers that will start the act of yawning in a person. Ranging from the realm of minor physical disorders to more serious matters, like a stroke.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Many U.S. Workers Sleep-Deprived: CDC</title><id>http://sleepcare.com/sleepcare/2012/4/30/many-us-workers-sleep-deprived-cdc.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://sleepcare.com/sleepcare/2012/4/30/many-us-workers-sleep-deprived-cdc.html"/><author><name></name></author><published>2012-04-30T14:20:43Z</published><updated>2012-04-30T14:20:43Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[Many American workers get fewer than six hours of sleep each night, putting themselves and their co-workers at risk for serious and sometimes deadly consequences, federal health officials said Thursday. Transportation workers are among those getting the least shuteye, researchers say.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>New Clues to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome</title><id>http://sleepcare.com/sleepcare/2012/4/26/new-clues-to-chronic-fatigue-syndrome.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://sleepcare.com/sleepcare/2012/4/26/new-clues-to-chronic-fatigue-syndrome.html"/><author><name></name></author><published>2012-04-26T17:14:31Z</published><updated>2012-04-26T17:14:31Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[The brains of patients with chronic fatigue syndrome -- an often misunderstood condition marked by unexplained, incapacitating exhaustion -- don't respond to rewards in the same way as the brains of healthy people do, a new study suggests.]]></summary></entry></feed>
