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For cancer survivors, yoga may boost energy and aid sleep

Cancer survivors often feel fatigued and have trouble sleeping for months -- or even years -- after their last chemotherapy or radiation session. Now, a new study shows that yoga can help them sleep...

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How much sleep does an 8-year-old need?

How many hours of sleep does an 8-year-old child need?

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Sleep deprivation linked to depression in teens

Sleep-deprived high school students who doze off in class aren't just risking the wrath of their teachers. They're also three times more likely to be depressed than their alert classmates who get...

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Dr. Conrad Murray's lawyer hints at defense strategy

Michael Jackson's last physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, wasn't the one who gave the pop star a fatal overdose of propofol, according to Murray's attorney, hinting at the defense strategy in the...

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Can neck measure indicate body fat better than BMI?

Flawed, limited and inaccurate. The complaints against the body mass index are many.

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How can I stop my son's sleepwalking?

My 11-year-old son sleepwalks about once a month. Last night he walked out of the house before waking up. What can I do to stop his sleepwalking from happening?

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Valerie Bertinelli: Sex with Fiancé Was Good 'Even When I Was Big'

"Tom likes me at any size. I'm lucky that way," says the Hot in Cleveland star

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Jeff Gordon's Family Gears Up for His New Addition

The race car driver talks sleep deprivation and excitement at the arrival of baby Leo and the cause dear to his heart

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For teens, too little sleep may equal too many snacks

All those late nights spent trolling Facebook, texting friends, and cramming for tests may be taking a toll on teenagers' diets, a new study suggests.

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George Michael faces jail time after crash conviction

Pop singer George Michael was jailed Tuesday to serve an eight-week sentence after pleading guilty to a charge that he drove while under the influence of drugs.

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6 doctor-recommended sleep aids

Tired of counting sheep? Try one of these remedies and get a good night's sleep.

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Snoring to success in Spain's first national siesta championship

The competitors started off by lying down. On blue sofas. Some in pajamas. Most fast asleep and a few on the verge of snoring.

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Snoring, sleep problems may signal heart risk

People who snore loudly, have difficulty falling asleep, or often wake up feeling tired may have more to worry about than dozing off at work. A new study suggests they may also be at increased risk of...

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Sleep deprived? Your looks may suffer

A good night's sleep tends to leave you feeling refreshed, alert, and upbeat. According to a new study, it may also make you look healthier and more attractive to others.

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Researchers urge doctors to disclose sleep fatigue before surgery

Medical institutions should put into place policies to minimize the likelihood of a sleep-deprived doctor performing elective surgery, researchers said Wednesday in an editorial.

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Alcohol disrupts women's sleep

Drinking alcohol may help put you to sleep, but as the night wears on -- and the booze wears off -- you may find yourself tossing and turning. This may be especially true if you're a woman, according...

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Superhuman or super sleepy: Short sleepers function on four hours

For most of us, setting the clock forward in the spring is a sad occasion, a sign that we're losing an hour of sleep.

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Sleep deprivation spurs hunger

Sleep deprivation can leave you feeling drowsy and slow-witted, but that's not all: New research suggests it may also rev up your appetite.

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Which sleep position is healthiest?

Your preferred p.m. pose could be giving you back and neck pain, tummy troubles, even premature wrinkles. Here are the best positions for your body -- plus the one you may want to avoid.

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Normal sleep a 'privilege' for night workers

Gregory Jones begins his day when his family and the rest of the world winds down and gets ready for bed.

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FAA knew controllers nap, ignored fatigue issue

It's no surprise that a half-dozen air traffic control specialists were recently caught sleeping on the job. The Federal Aviation Administration is well aware that air traffic controllers have been...

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Six big kid sleep problems

The blare of the burglar alarm catapulted Kathleen Manzo out of bed. Her heart beating wildly, Manzo feared for the safety of her two kids.

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Can diabetes cause fatigue, body ache?

Can diabetes be a (possible) cause of fatigue, leg and lower back aches? I have had bursts of energy for 10 to 15 minutes, but then need to sit for about 10 minutes, and I'm ready to go full steam...

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Are you taking too many meds?

For Alesandra Rain, it all started with sleeplessness. In 1993 she was having marital troubles and her business wasn't doing well. Anxiety kept her up at night, so her general practitioner prescribed...

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Sleep problems may fuel marital discord

The snooze button on your alarm clock may not be the only casualty of a sleepless night.

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Can melatonin prevent jet lag?

I'm about to travel to the other side of the world for a week and have to work the day after I get back. I've heard melatonin can help prevent jet lag when I return and would rather take that than...

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Insomnia costs U.S. $63 billion annually in lost productivity

People who have trouble sleeping rarely see their problem as an illness that requires treatment, or as an acceptable reason to call in sick. That mind-set may be hurting employers and employees alike...

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Delay a factor in Michael Jackson's death, doctor says

Dr. Conrad Murray's delay in calling 911 for help as soon as he realized Michael Jackson was not breathing may have cost the pop icon his life, according to a cardiologist who testified Wednesday in...

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'Perfect storm' of drugs killed Michael Jackson, sleep expert says

Michael Jackson "clearly" suffered from insomnia that could have been caused by Demerol, a narcotic he was getting frequently from a doctor other than Dr. Conrad Murray, according to a sleep expert...

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Conrad Murray trial may be delayed due to death in witness's family

The trial of Michael Jackson's doctor may not resume until Tuesday because the father of the prosecution's last witness died, it was revealed at a hearing Friday.

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Death delays trial of Michael Jackson's doctor

Testimony in the trial of Michael Jackson's doctor has been put on hold beyond Monday, and possibly longer, because the father of the prosecution's last witness died.

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New lab test forces new delay in Conrad Murray trial

Dr. Conrad Murray's involuntary manslaughter trial has been put on hold at least until Wednesday to give the defense time to study new lab test results the prosecution contends show Michael Jackson did...

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Expert: 'A simple chin lift' could've saved Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson "most likely" died because his tongue blocked the back of his throat, but he could have been saved if Dr. Conrad Murray had used "a simple chin lift" when he realized the pop icon had...

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Doctor, nurse describe Michael Jackson's pleas for help sleeping

Dr. Conrad Murray's lawyers began presenting the defense case Monday, calling a doctor who testified that Jackson asked him for an intravenous anesthetic to help him sleep two months before his death.

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Nurse: Michael Jackson insisted propofol was safe

Michael Jackson's fear that promoters would "pull the plug" on his comeback concerts if he missed more rehearsals was unfounded, the head of the promotion company testified Tuesday in Dr. Conrad...

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Restless sleep? Loneliness may be to blame

Feeling isolated and disconnected from the people around you may keep you from getting a good night's sleep, even if you're not aware of it, a small new study suggests.

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Ways to bring yourself back from burnout

You wake up almost as tired as when you fell asleep, four hours ago. After hitting the snooze button twice, you stumble to the kitchen and chug a quart of coffee. It doesn't help. Your face in the...

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Staving off junior jet lag

Crossing time zones can drain travelers, just like looking after young children can exhaust parents. Put them together, and the result can be overwhelming.

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Sleep problems triple women's risk of developing fibromyalgia

Women plagued by sleep problems have more than triple the risk of developing the pain disorder fibromyalgia compared with their better-rested peers, a new study from Norway suggests.

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Waterboarding isn't torture? Try it

Republican presidential candidates Herman Cain and Michele Bachmann said at Saturday's foreign policy debate that they would renew the use of waterboarding, the controversial practice banned by...

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Night shift work may raise diabetes risk

Women whose jobs require them to rotate through day and night shifts may be increasing their diabetes risk, especially if they maintain that schedule over a long period of time, a new study of nurses...

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Court document details Indiana girl's killing

The man accused of killing a 9-year-old Indiana girl allegedly told police he beat her in the head with a brick, dismembered her body and stored parts of it in his freezer, according to court documents...

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Keep sleep from ruining your relationship

When it comes to quality shut-eye, research has shown that women are the sleepless sex. They tend to have a harder time falling asleep than men and are more easily startled or jostled awake. Despite...

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Why is it so hard for kids to lose weight?

Lyn McDonald is doing everything right.

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How to fake a good night's sleep

No matter how dedicated you are to getting your shut-eye, sometimes a less-than-stellar night's sleep is inevitable. The good news: "One bad night's sleep isn't going to hurt you long term," says Joyce...

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Sleep disorder multiplies depression risk

People with sleep apnea, a breathing disorder that causes frequent sleep disturbances, often feel tired and unfocused during the day. But that may not be the only fallout: New research suggests the...

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Sleep curbs influence of obesity genes

If you're genetically predisposed to be overweight, the amount of sleep you get each night could make a big difference in how influential those genes are, a new study suggests.

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NTSB: Deadly 2011 bus crash caused by fatigue, speed, poor oversight

A bus crash that killed 15 people and injured 18 others was caused by a "perfect storm" of sleep deprivation, speed and lack of oversight, the National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday.

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Triple-digit strategies for staying healthy

High temperatures will stay above 90 across much of the U.S. this week, and storms in the mid-Atlantic region have added power outages for millions already sweltering from the heat. Oh, did we mention...

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Hurricane safety: When the lights go out

Hurricane shutters, water jugs and batteries are not the only things to consider when extreme weather threatens the coast.

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