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Job strain among US workers significantly associated with sleep disturbances over time
High job strain was significantly associated with sleep disturbances over a follow-up of nearly 10 years, highlighting the importance of early interventions to reduce strain and improve sleep health, according to longitudinal study results.
Sleep-disordered breathing linked to brain aging in Hispanic, Latino adults
Sleep-disordered breathing and worse oxygenation were linked to larger hippocampal volumes a decade later in Hispanic and Latino adults, according to a study published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
FDA approves Zepbound for moderate to severe OSA, obesity
The FDA has approved Zepbound (tirzepatide), a prescription medicine for adults with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea and obesity, Eli Lilly and Company announced ina press release.
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Adequate sleep tied to reduced risk for hypertension among adolescents
Adequate sleep was associated with a significantly reduced risk for hypertension among adolescents, independent of environmental noise exposure, according to findings published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
Irregular sleep patterns may increase risk for heart attack, stroke
Irregular sleep cycles corresponded with increased risk for major adverse cardiovascular events like stroke or myocardial infarction, results from a population-based cohort study published in Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health suggested.
Virtual yoga program effectively reduces intensity of chronic low back pain
Individuals with chronic low back pain who participated in a virtual yoga class experienced a significant reduction in symptoms, according to results of a randomized study published in JAMA Network Open.
Obstructive sleep apnea increases risk for dementia in midlife adults, especially women
Adults aged 50 years and older, particularly women, who experienced obstructive sleep apnea appeared to be at higher risk for dementia, according to a new study published in SLEEP Advances.
Vitamin K reduces frequency, severity of nocturnal leg cramps
Vitamin K2 reduced the frequency, intensity and duration of nocturnal leg cramps in older adults, findings from randomized study published in JAMA Internal Medicine showed.
Poor sleep patterns in early midlife may accelerate brain aging
Poor sleep patterns in early midlife appeared to be associated with advanced brain age in late midlife, suggesting the importance of early sleep interventions to preserve brain health, according to study results.
More than just a number on a scale: The musculoskeletal impact of obesity
Obesity is more than just a number on a scale; it is a complex, chronic disease characterized by an excess of body fat that negatively impacts various aspects of health.
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