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Disrupted Sleep Patterns Adds to Risk of Obesity, Diabetes

Posted: Sunday, July 25, 2010

Disrupted sleep patterns seem to contribute to the risk of obesity and diabetes, according to numerous studies. Scientists have theorized that disrupted circadian rhythms throw off various hormonal processes in the body that contribute to disease.

One Sleepless Night Can Result in Insulin Resistance

Posted: Sunday, May 16, 2010

Researchers found that healthy people who had just one night of short sleep can show signs of insulin resistance, a condition that often precedes Type 2 diabetes.

Acute Partial Sleep Deprivation Increases Food Intake

Posted: Sunday, April 11, 2010

One night of reduced sleep subsequently increased food intake.

Dialysis Patients: Fatigue May Predict Heart Attack

Posted: Sunday, March 07, 2010

For dialysis patients, high scores on a new fatigue rating scale predict an increased risk of heart attack or other cardiovascular events, according to a new study.

US Health-Risk Surveillance Results

Posted: Sunday, February 14, 2010

Results from January 2007 to December 2007 from the Behavioral Risk Surveillance System (BRFSS), an ongoing telephone survey of US adults on health-risk behaviors and the use of preventative healthcare services related to the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, were reported last week.

Less Sleep for Kids Means Higher Blood Sugars

Posted: Sunday, January 24, 2010

Young children may be more apt to have high blood sugar, a precursor to diabetes, if they average 8 hours or less of sleep a night, report researchers.

Gestational Diabetes More Common in Pregnant Snorers

Posted: Sunday, June 14, 2009

Pregnant women snore a lot, which puts them at higher risk for gestational diabetes, concludes a recent study. Pregnant snorers therefore have increased risk for various future health problems, as do their children.

Meditative Yoga Effective Treatment for Insomnia

Posted: Sunday, June 14, 2009

Irregular and insufficient sleeping schedules have been linked to numerous health concerns, such as obesity, heart disease, diabetes and dementia. A recent study has concluded that practicing daytime deep relaxation techniques, namely meditation, greatly helps limit incidence of insomnia, potentially helping decrease risk of developing these above conditions.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Retinopathy Linked in Diabetes

Posted: Tuesday, May 26, 2009

According to new research, patients with diabetes who have retinopathy should also be screened for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Most Obese Diabetics Suffer from Sleep Apnea

Posted: Thursday, May 21, 2009

The vast majority of obese type 2 diabetics have some form of sleep apnea, but are rarely diagnosed, says a recent study. Past research has linked sleep apnea to cardiovascular disease (CVD), so this study perhaps further explains the well-established links between obesity, diabetes and CVD.