Daytime Sleepiness

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  More Than Just Tired? Why Daytime Napping In Older Adults Could Be An Early Warning Sign

  Daytime napping in older adults is an early warning sign of certain health conditions. Here is what you need to know about daytime napping: its persistent nature should be observed, and timely medical advice is necessary.

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  Struggling With Daytime Sleepiness? These Are The Common Reasons

  Here we list some of these more common reasons behind daytime sleepiness.

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  Hour-Long Nap During the Day May Increase Diabetes Risk

  Daytime sleepiness and taking hour-long naps during the day are both associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, a new study has warned.

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  Daytime sleepiness linked to diabetes

  Daytime sleepiness caused by a nighttime breathing disorder known as sleep apnoea is linked to diabetes.

• Daytime sleepiness predicts death

  Excessive daytime sleepiness is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular-related mortality.

• Sleep position linked to apnoea

  Stroke patients spend most of their time sleeping on their backs, which may contribute to a breathing problem called sleep apnoea.

• Longer therapy beneficial for treating sleep apnoea

  Longer nightly use of CPAP allows a large percentage of sleep apnoea patients to function more normally during the day.