Day-to-day changes in how long teens sleep at night might be affecting how much they eat, according to new research presented at the American Heart Association EPI/Lifestyle 2015 meeting.
Penn State researchers looked at data on 342 teenagers and analyzed their sleeping habits. On average, they slept about 7 hours nightly. But when the amount of time teens slept varied by an hour—whether it was less sleep or more—it was associated with:
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Here are six ways smoking destroys the quality of your sleep!
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The SleepWeaver® Feather Weight Tube® creates a unique Flex Zone between the SleepWeaver mask and the full length CPAP hose. Extremely lightweight and flexible, the quick-release Feather Weight Tube reduces the weight and pull on your CPAP mask while increasing your freedom to move. The added flexibility also helps to reduce mask leaks to let you enjoy restorative, uninterrupted sleep. The Feather Weight Tube is 15mm in diameter and 18″ long with a standard 22mm connection.
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Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday, March 8 at 2 am and this can cause more trouble for some than you may think.
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Consistent effort to relax and unwind before bed will help you sleep easier and more deeply.
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How can I find a CPAP mask that is best for me?
Just like everyone's face, CPAP masks come in different styles and sizes. The SleepWeaver products fit into two separate categories:
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The launch of the SleepWeaver Advance Small Soft Cloth PAP Mask marks a revolutionary alternative for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) users. This new configuration extends the range of SleepWeaver Advance to include CPAP users with smaller facial features. SleepWeaver Advance Small is about 15% smaller than the current Advance mask and is indicated for use with CPAP, Bi-Level and Auto-titrating systems on patients over 30 Kg.
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On the weekend of March 6-8, 2015, Project Sleep challenges participants to stay in bed for 12 to 48 hours and ask your friends and family to join or donate to support Project Sleep.
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The average adult over the age of 18 needs to sleep 7 - 9 hours per night. Newborn children need 12 - 18 hours of sleep, Preschoolers need 11 - 13 hours of sleep and teenagers need to get 8.5 - 10 hours of sleep per night.
To achieve the best sleep possible you should adhere to the 3 Rs - Remove, Relax and Routine
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