Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit VK OK Digg WhatsApp Email Table of Contents The body mass index (BMI) is a calculation that helps classify your weight status. A high BMI can be an indicator of high body fat. An adult with a BMI of 30 kg/ m2 or higher is considered to be obese. More […]
In March 2020, the RECOVERY (Randomised Evaluation of COVid-19 thERapY) trial was established as a randomised clinical trial to test a range of potential treatments for COVID-19, including low-dose dexamethasone (a steroid treatment). Over 11,500 patients have been enrolled from over 175 NHS hospitals in the UK. On 8 June, recruitment to the dexamethasone arm
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Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit VK OK Digg WhatsApp Email Table of Contents QUICK FACTS Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that makes you feel extremely tired, and may cause uncontrollable sleep attacks. The main symptom of narcolepsy is excessive daytime sleepiness. You may feel tired during the day, even after a full night of sleep.
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Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit VK OK Digg WhatsApp Email Table of Contents Circadian rhythms are 24-hour natural rhythms in the body. These internal rhythms are matched to the outside light-dark cycle. When there is a disruption of the internal system, or there is a mismatch between the body’s circadian rhythm and the outside environment,
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Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit VK OK Digg WhatsApp Email Table of Contents Older adults may become sleepy earlier in the day, wake up earlier, or enjoy less deep sleep. Common sleep problems such as Chronic health problems, medical treatments, mental health conditions, sleep disorders and fragmented sleep routines are common in older adults. Sleep
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How to Protect Yourself and Others Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit VK OK Digg WhatsApp Email Table of Contents Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness. Know how it spreads There
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Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit VK OK Digg WhatsApp Email Table of Contents Insomnia is a common sleep disorder. It involves having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. Chronic insomnia occurs when you have trouble sleeping at least three times per week for at least three months. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is an
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Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit VK OK Digg WhatsApp Email Table of Contents Home It is important to be aware of the negative effects that technology can have on your sleep. Watching TV or movies and playing video games at night can cause you to delay your bedtime. The bright light emitted by screens can
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Several population-based studies across various geographical regions and ethnic groups have established a high prevalence of OSA. This epidemic of OSA is closely related to the obesity epidemic—an important public health related condition facing adults globally. In the United States in 2004, the estimated prevalence of adult obesity, classified as a body mass index (BMI)
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Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit VK OK Digg WhatsApp Email Table of Contents Untreated obstructive sleep apnea increases your risk of having many other health problems. Certain physical features can put you at risk for sleep apnea. Common symptoms of sleep apnea are warning signs that you should discuss with your doctor. Effectively treating sleep
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