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Sleep deprivation elevates stroke risk in middle-aged!

June 12, 2012
Habitually sleeping less than six hours at night significantly elevates risk of stroke among middle-aged and older adults of normal weight at low risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). These findings were based on a study of …

Sleep deprivation hampers higher brain function leading to obesity!

June 11, 2012
Loss of sleep impairs brain regions where food choices are made, possibly helping explain the linkage between sleep loss and obesity. A group of healthy adults participated in two sessions using functional magnetic resonance …