Homeschooled kids sleep more than others, study shows

Teens who are homeschooled benefit from healthier sleep habits than those who go to most private and public schools, a new study has concluded, the first of its kind. The findings provide additional evidence of teens' altered biological clocks and support an argument for starting traditional high school later in the morning.

Originally published at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/03/160302121231.htm

High patient satisfaction with telemedicine-based care of sleep apnea

A new study suggests that telemedicine-based management for obstructive sleep apnea is as effective and may be comparable to in-person care.

Originally published at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/03/160301174001.htm

Can’t sleep? Street lights may be keeping you awake

If your neighborhood is well-lit at night, you may not be sleeping well, according to a new study.

Originally published at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/03/160301175008.htm

How much sleep do you really need, and what happens when you don’t get enough?

Every March, we are all faced with the arrival of Daylight Saving Time and its impact on our circadian rhythms, our sleep-wake pattern. The 1-hour shift in time can even temporarily disrupt our ability to fall asleep at night and to wake up in the morning. We not only lose an hour of sleep, but the time change disrupts the body’s biological clock and circadian rhythm. The effect is the same as jetlag in plane travel, in which our bodies remain on the prior schedule for a period of time.

Originally published at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/03/160301175006.htm

How DIABETES can increase the risk of kidney and pancreatic cancer

Scientists in Denmark and Edinburgh found people diagnosed with type 1 diabetes are at greater risk of liver, stomach, pancreatic and kidney cancer but lower risk of breast and prostate tumors.

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Link between sleep and social participation may be key to healthy aging

Sleep may be one of the most important factors for well-being; yet, according to the CDC, one in three adults does not get enough. Lack of sleep can lead to potential cognitive declines, chronic diseases and death. Now, research finds that older adults who have trouble sleeping, could benefit from participating in social activities, in particular attending religious events.

Originally published at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/03/160301144813.htm

Sleep loss boosts hunger, unhealthy food choices

Cutting back on sleep boosts levels of a chemical signal that can enhance the pleasure of eating snack foods and increase caloric intake, report investigators. It may be part of a mechanism that encourages overeating, leading to weight gain, they say.

Originally published at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/02/160229221045.htm