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Health Conditions and Sleep

Certain health conditions can lead to sleep deprivation—and sleep problems themselves can cause health problems. Find out how to sleep well and stay healthy.

The Effect of Poor Sleep on Health
Sleep is necessary to feel refreshed, but now we know sleep actually impacts the way the body functions. Sleeping poorly can affect how often you get sick, your weight and, for children, how well they grow. Learn why sleep can mean more than just a good night's rest.
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Can Poor Sleep Affect Your Weight?
Too tired to exercise? Craving carbs? You may want to sleep on it. Listen to what experts have to say about the link between sleep problems and your weight.
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The Impact of Pain on Sleep
Sleeping well can refresh your body and mind, but it's tough to do when you're in pain. Not only is the pain itself a problem, but sometimes pain medications can disturb sleep. Learn why pain worsens sleep problems and what you can do about it.
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Sleep and Heart Disease: What's the Link?
Everyone knows that a good night's sleep makes you feel better the next day. But did you know that how long you sleep might be a factor in heart disease? Learn how sleep might be linked to the health of your heart.
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Cancer and Cancer Treatment: Can it Affect Sleep?
People with cancer have a lot on their minds, which is why they may have trouble sleeping. But some cancer treatments can also upset sleep patterns. Learn what you can do to get a good night's rest.
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Snooze and You Might You Lose (Weight)
Can sleeping more help you lose weight? At first, the idea seems counterintuitive. But research shows that sleep deprivation can cause hormonal and metabolic changes that can lead to weight gain.
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Can Insomnia Undermine Your Flu Shot?
While getting your flu shot every year can protect you from spending weeks in bed, you may want to spend a little more time in bed in advance of your shot.
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Sleep for Your Health
You might be eating right and exercising, but if you're not getting enough sleep, you're still putting your health at risk. Studies show that lack of sleep not only affects concentration and alertness, it also increases risk for diabetes and obesity and impairs immune system function.
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Waking Up to the Dangers of Snoring in Kids
A child's snore may sound cute, or even funny, but habitual snoring in children may contribute to problems ranging from bed-wetting to poor school performance.
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A Hard Day's Night: Cancer's Toll on Sleep
Many people have trouble cutting off racing thoughts so they can drift off into sleep—or find that they can't stay asleep though the night. So it's probably not a surprise to learn that up to 50 percent of people with cancer report sleep problems.
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Masked Marvels: Why Treating Sleep Apnea Helps Diabetes
Treatment for diabetes usually involves insulin injections or pills to control blood sugar levels. But a study shows that for some people with diabetes, a therapy that helps treat a serious, but common, sleep disorder can also help keep your blood sugar levels in check.
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