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11. Sinus Surgery May Also Ease Sleep Apnea
    
    By Emily Willingham HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Struggling to breathe with sinus troubles can keep you from getting a good night's sleep. But a new study suggests that surgery to deal with chronically stuffed sinuses can help people breathe and sleep better, inclu
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12. Sleep Apnea May Hurt Kids' Grades
    
    By Tara Haelle HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Sept. 8, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- When children have sleep troubles due to breathing problems -- such as sleep apnea -- they may struggle in school, new research suggests. "Sleep apnea may not be directly causing academic problems," said study lead author B
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13. Naps May Boost Worker Productivity
    
    By Mary Elizabeth Dallas HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, July 2, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Taking a nap while on the job might help workers be more productive, new research suggests. A University of Michigan study found power naps or extended breaks during the day could ease frustration, help offset imp
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14. Can ‘Talk Therapy’ Help You Sleep?
    
    June 10, 2015 -- Can you talk away your insomnia? Cognitive behavioral therapy, better known as ''talk therapy'' or CBT, helps people with an ongoing case of the sleep disorder improve their shut-eye, according to a review of research on the topic. The approach works because it gets to the root of t
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15. Poor Sleep? Eating Less at Night May Help
    
    By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, June 8, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Concentration and attention problems caused by sleep deprivation might be eased by eating less late at night, according to a new study. The research included 44 volunteers, aged 21 to 50. For three days, they were given unl
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16. Sleep Apnea May Boost Depression Risk in Men
    
    By Kathleen Doheny HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, May 18, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Men who have the sleep disorder known as obstructive sleep apnea appear to have a higher risk of depression, new research suggests. Men with undiagnosed, severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) had more than double the risk
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17. Insomniacs May Be More Sensitive to Pain
    
    By Mary Elizabeth Dallas HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, May 12, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- People with insomnia or poor sleep quality may be less tolerant of pain, new research suggests. The more frequent and severe the insomnia, the greater the sensitivity to pain, the Norwegian study showed. Additional
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18. Treating Sleep Apnea May Help Those With AFib
    
    By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, April 20, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- People with both atrial fibrillation and obstructive sleep apnea are less likely to have a recurrence of the heart rhythm disorder if they use continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, a new report says. Researc
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19. Heavy Snoring, Apnea Tied to Earlier Brain Troubles
    
    By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Heavy snorers and people with sleep apnea may be more likely to develop memory and thinking problems at younger ages than their well-rested peers, a new study suggests. The good news from the study is that treating s
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20. Night Owls Run Higher Risk of Health Problems
    
    By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Night owls are more likely than early risers to develop diabetes and other health problems, even if they get the same amount of sleep. That's the conclusion of a new study that included more than 1,600 people in South K
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