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Restless Legs Syndrome Steals Sleep

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If you have tingling, itching, or creepy-crawling sensations on your feet or legs when you’re trying to fall asleep, and these feelings are only relieved by getting up or massaging the area, you could have restless legs syndrome (RLS). Because inactivity triggers RLS, this disorder can also extend into daytime … Read More

Report Symptoms of Sleep Apnea to Your Doctor

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The amount and quality of your sleep can play a major role in your health. A growing body of research indicates that a sleep disorder called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is linked with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, cognitive decline, complications following general anesthesia, accidents due … Read More

Newsbriefs: Depression; Type 2 Diabetes; Readmission Rates

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Depression is Most Serious Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Death. A study of more than 24,000 patients with significant coronary artery disease (CAD) found that depressed patients had double the risk of death than patients who were not depressed. The researchers expected depression to be a significant risk factor, but were … Read More

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