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The University Record, September 9, 1998 Teens’ abnormal sleep patterns could signal serious disorder By Amy Reyes News and Information Services There’s a difference between being tired and feeling sleepy all the time. If your teenager works late, stays up late studying or is out with his friends, but then rises early for school, your [...]

THURSDAY, June 12 (HealthDay News) — A new study suggests that older men with abnormal sleeping patterns may face a higher risk of death. The findings aren’t conclusive, and they don’t indicate why unusual sleep patterns could be unhealthy. Still, they’re food for thought, especially for older men, said study author Misti Paudel. “If people [...]

By Randy DotingaHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, June 12 (HealthDay News) — A new study suggests that older men with abnormal sleeping patterns may face a higher risk of death. The findings aren’t conclusive, and they don’t indicate why unusual sleep patterns could be unhealthy. Still, they’re food for thought, especially for older men, said study author [...]

Abnormal sleep patterns in women linked to stroke NEW YORK | Mon Jul 21, 2008 5:04pm EDT NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Sleep patterns in middle-aged women can increase their risk for stroke, researchers in the United States have found. The greatest increase in stroke risk — 70 percent — was noted among women who [...]

A wide variety of active and complicated behaviors can occur during sleep and are more common than previously thought. These disorders are known as “parasomnias.” Problems such as sleepwalking and acting out dreams are quite different from each other and both warrant thorough evaluation. These disorders can result in serious injuries to the patient and [...]

Obesity — particularly in children — is an ongoing problem. And there are a number of factors we know contribute to it, such as an unhealthy diet and lack of exercise. But there’s another risk factor you may not have considered — a poor night’s sleep. Enlarge (iStockphoto.com) Young teen boys need more sleep, less [...]

ScienceDaily (June 8, 2010) — The average academic grades of children and teens with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea are worse than the grades of students who have no sleep-disordered breathing, according to a research abstract presented June 8, 2010, in San Antonio, Texas, at SLEEP 2010, the 24th annual meeting of the Associated [...]

Health Conditions Neurological Disorders Sleep Disorders Sleep Apnea By American Academy of Sleep Medicine – Jun 8, 2010 9:11:11 AM Study Links Sleep Apnea in Children and Teens to Lower Academic Grades The average academic grades of children and teens with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea are worse than the grades of students who [...]

I’ll admit I was spoiled. When Anna was an infant, her sleep patterns were ridiculously predictable – she slept constantly. So now that she’s older, I feel totally confused by these crazy toddler sleep patterns. For the past couple months, Anna’s been waking up at 6:30 a.m. most mornings and then on one random day, [...]

Results indicate that moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea was linked to both lower academic grades and behavioral concerns expressed by parents and teachers. The results remained significant after adjustment for sex, race, socioeconomic status and sleep duration on school nights. Students with moderate to severe sleep apnea averaged a half-letter grade lower than those [...]