Sleep Apnea May Be Tied to 'Silent' Strokes, Study Finds

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Sleep apnea, the disorder marked by abnormal pauses in breathing during sleep, is already known to boost the risk of stroke. Now, a new study links sleep apnea to so-called silent strokes, in which there is tissue death in the brain without symptoms.


Sleep, perchance to learn: schoolchildren need to stay in bed longer

Over the past 15 years, abundant scientific evidence has accumulated that shows America's schoolchildren are chronically sleep deprived, and it is affecting their learning, mood, safety and health. Furthermore, the general trend is only worsening, with children of all ages receiving, on average, about one hour per night less sleep than their peers a generation ago.


Sleep disorders costing $5b a year

New research has found sleep disorders cost the Australian economy more than $5 billion a year in health care and indirect costs.


Internet Deems Sleep-Deprived Protester Slightly Crazy

It was perhaps the most unscientific test ever, but an Occupy D.C. protester who's gone without sleep for nearly 80 hours is mostly sane -- though a bit bipolar -- according to some questionnaires we found on the Internet. Ricky Lehner is a 23-year-old protester from St. Petersburg, Florida, who's been living in Washington D.C.'s Mcpherson Square since Occupy D.C. started on Oct. 7. He has been ...


Sleep Apnea Linked to Silent Strokes, Small Lesions in Brain

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Sleep consultant helps her clients count sheep

Now serving slumber-challenged clients in Napa, Patty Tucker aims to be “the Dr. Oz of sleep.”


New Ashley Sleep Facebook Page Offers Gateway to a Restful Night's Sleep

ARCADIA, WI-- - Ashley Sleep , one of the fastest growing mattress brands in the world, announces the launch of its new Facebook page , a place where people can share their passion for making the most ...


Sleep Apnea Linked to Silent Strokes

A common sleep disorder is associated with an increased risk of symptomless, but serious, strokes called “silent strokes,” German researchers report.


Sleep apnea may make people more prone to silent strokes

Having severe sleep apnea may make people more at risk for silent strokes and small brain lesions, researchers found.


Sleep Apnea, Silent Strokes Linked: Study

Sleep apnea, the disorder that causes a person to stop breathing suddenly while sleeping, is already known to increase the risk of high blood pressure, heart failure, stroke and daytime sleepiness. And a new study suggests that the sleep disorder is also linked with small brain lesions and a symptomless form of stroke, known as silent stroke.