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Sleep Health and Safety 2010


02/08/2010

Treating Sleep Apnea: What's New for CPAP Masks?

For the 18 million people living with sleep apnea, under 50% regularly use their CPAP mask while sleeping at night.

Who needs more sleep – younger adults or older adults?

Who needs more sleep – younger adults or older adults? A good night's sleep is essential to good health regardless of age, but those in good health tend to sleep at least 20 minutes less than those that are not. A recent study in the journal SLEEP found that adults free of sleep disorders and other serious health problems need less sleep than young adults.

Sleeping Smart Busts Sleep Myths

The National Sleep Foundation, together with sanofi-aventis U.S., has joined forces with renowned women’s health expert Dr. Donnica Moore to debunk common myths and misperceptions about sleep.