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sleep
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Study: Older adults with obstructive sleep apnea have higher health costs
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common and costly medical condition leading to a wide range of health risks such…
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Poor sleep quality linked to increased Alzheimer’s risk in Hispanics
Sleep disturbances among Hispanics may increase their risk of cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. Researchers…
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New tip sheet details sleep problems in older adults
Sleep. It’s that wonderful time when your body is relaxed, you’re soon off to dreamland and hours later wake up…
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Poor sleep tied to higher suicide risk in elders
The recent suicide of actor/comedian Robin Williams has put a spotlight on suicide and depression. However, older adults who suffer…
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What’s keeping America’s seniors awake?
Why do so many older adults complain about poor sleep? It turns out that physiological changes, coupled with increased prevalence…
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UK study: Sleep quality is a strong predictor of chronic pain
Non-restorative sleep is the strongest, independent predictor of widespread pain onset among adults over the age of 50, according to…
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Sleep duration, quality may impact Alzheimer’s
How much and how well older adults sleep may be associated with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published in…