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Poorer outcomes following stroke found in patients with sleep apnea

Stroke victims who also suffer from sleep apnea, the common breathing disorder that affects sleep quality, are at a higher risk of death within the first month following a stroke – and they are more disabled following discharge from the hospital – a stroke-sleep study finds. ... Continue Reading

Study shows evidence that the brain is reset during periods of sleep

A University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health found evidence that sleep allows synaptic downscaling, essentially resetting the brain to allow more growth and learning the next day. ... Continue Reading

Who's Who in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine

Week of February 23, 2009

Joseph Mercola, DO

Dr. Mercola is a pioneer in communicating natural health principles on the internet and has the most visited natural health website in the world, Mercola.com. He has been interviewed on CNN, the Today Show, ABC Evening news and has two NY Times bestselling books.

At the upcoming 17th World Congress on Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine in Orlando(April 23-25, 2009), Dr. Mercola will be presenting, How Sunshine May Reduce Cancer by 50%, a review of optimal therapeutic ranges and crucial laboratory details that are necessary to properly interpret the results. Also will explain how recent studies impact many practical considerations of optimal UV and sun exposure to optimize vitamin D therapy. . For more information, call 1-888-997-0112. ... Continue Reading

Connection between causes of obesity and sleep apnea found

Three Johns Hopkins University studies found that three conditions linked to obesity are also associated with such sleep-disordered breathing conditions as sleep apnea. ... Continue Reading

Inadequate sleep increases cold risk

Sleeping for less than seven hours each night significantly increases the odds of catching a cold, according to results of a recently published study. ... Continue Reading

Sleep deprivation linked to snacking

New research suggests that an early night may aid weight loss by curbing the urge to snack the next day. ... Continue Reading

Acting out dreams ups risk of brain disease

New research suggests that people who physically act out their dreams are at higher risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. ... Continue Reading

Insufficient sleep linked to hardening of arteries

New research has shown that people who do not get sufficient amounts of sleep each night are more likely to develop hardening of their arteries. ... Continue Reading

Cure for jet lag on horizon

Frequent flyers and shift workers could soon have a new lease of life after trial results have shown that the drug tasimelteon can reset the body’s natural sleep rhythm, thus raising hope of a cure for jet lag and shift work-induced insomnia. ... Continue Reading

Sleep vital to reap benefits of physical activity on cancer risk

New research shows that regular physical activity can dramatically reduce the risk of cancer as long as it is combined with adequate sleep ... Continue Reading