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But how does sleep vary from country to country? Well, across the board, research has been conflicting but a few trends have emerged. For instance, several studies, including a study conducted by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), indicate the French sleep more than any other country.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://sleepcare.com/sleepcare/rss-comments-entry-16271983.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Exploding Head Syndrome</title><dc:creator></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 16:29:27 +0000</pubDate><link>http://sleepcare.com/sleepcare/2012/5/8/exploding-head-syndrome.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">577825:6814955:16175868</guid><description><![CDATA[Exploding Head Syndrome is a parasomnia in which the sufferer experiences a loud bang in their head just as they are falling asleep or waking up. The occurrence is painless, but can sometimes be accompanied by a flash of light or other parasomnia-like symptoms; including difficulty speaking or sleep paralysis. Following the event the sufferer will often report feeling scared or anxious, and may have difficulty sleeping due to this stress.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://sleepcare.com/sleepcare/rss-comments-entry-16175868.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Sleep More, Eat Less</title><dc:creator></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 18:51:20 +0000</pubDate><link>http://sleepcare.com/sleepcare/2012/5/7/sleep-more-eat-less.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">577825:6814955:16164451</guid><description><![CDATA[When dieting is discussed, topics such as making healthy food choices and reducing large portion sizes are often the focal points of the discussion.  However, new research suggests that how much a person sleeps can play an important role in the amount of food they eat—meaning that for those looking to lose weight, paying attention to the amount of sleep they get could provide a boost to their efforts.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://sleepcare.com/sleepcare/rss-comments-entry-16164451.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Trick Your Body Into Better Sleep</title><dc:creator></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 15:07:04 +0000</pubDate><link>http://sleepcare.com/sleepcare/2012/5/4/trick-your-body-into-better-sleep.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">577825:6814955:16125163</guid><description><![CDATA[Everyone has heard of computer hackers – people, who hack into a system to change something, reorganize the data, or even steal information. But did you know that you also could hack your body?

The concept is essentially the same. By doing something different or maybe even a little quirky, you can change the way your body is wired or programmed.

Some unique body hacks include stopping a brain freeze with your tongue or curing warts with duct tape. You can even hack your body when it comes to sleep. Here are the top five sleep-related body hacks.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://sleepcare.com/sleepcare/rss-comments-entry-16125163.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Chronic Yawning</title><dc:creator></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 14:06:41 +0000</pubDate><link>http://sleepcare.com/sleepcare/2012/5/1/chronic-yawning.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">577825:6814955:16078811</guid><description><![CDATA[The medical term for the act of yawning and stretching at the same time, “pandiculation.” What causes chronic yawning? What effects does yawning have on our body? There are many different triggers that will start the act of yawning in a person. Ranging from the realm of minor physical disorders to more serious matters, like a stroke.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://sleepcare.com/sleepcare/rss-comments-entry-16078811.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Many U.S. Workers Sleep-Deprived: CDC</title><dc:creator></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:20:43 +0000</pubDate><link>http://sleepcare.com/sleepcare/2012/4/30/many-us-workers-sleep-deprived-cdc.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">577825:6814955:16064179</guid><description><![CDATA[Many American workers get fewer than six hours of sleep each night, putting themselves and their co-workers at risk for serious and sometimes deadly consequences, federal health officials said Thursday. Transportation workers are among those getting the least shuteye, researchers say.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://sleepcare.com/sleepcare/rss-comments-entry-16064179.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>New Clues to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome</title><dc:creator></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:14:31 +0000</pubDate><link>http://sleepcare.com/sleepcare/2012/4/26/new-clues-to-chronic-fatigue-syndrome.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">577825:6814955:16012715</guid><description><![CDATA[The brains of patients with chronic fatigue syndrome -- an often misunderstood condition marked by unexplained, incapacitating exhaustion -- don't respond to rewards in the same way as the brains of healthy people do, a new study suggests.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://sleepcare.com/sleepcare/rss-comments-entry-16012715.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Link Between REM Behavior Disorder and Parkinson's May Lead to More Effective Treatment</title><dc:creator></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:51:56 +0000</pubDate><link>http://sleepcare.com/sleepcare/2012/4/26/link-between-rem-behavior-disorder-and-parkinsons-may-lead-t.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">577825:6814955:16009968</guid><description><![CDATA[The most difficult aspect of dealing with REM behavior disorder (RBD) for most people is its chief symptom:  the kicking, thrashing and flailing motions during sleep that are a danger to both bed partners and the sufferers themselves. Studies investigating patients with RBD have found that 45% of those who suffer from it go on to develop some type of impaired neurological functioning disease or syndrome.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://sleepcare.com/sleepcare/rss-comments-entry-16009968.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Music and Sleep</title><dc:creator></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:45:37 +0000</pubDate><link>http://sleepcare.com/sleepcare/2012/4/23/music-and-sleep.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">577825:6814955:15958616</guid><description><![CDATA[Insomnia plagues millions of people each night. They toss and turn and fret about getting enough sleep only to wake up tired and fatigued. As a result, many people resort to sleep medications and relaxation techniques, but researchers have discovered that music may be the best medicine.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://sleepcare.com/sleepcare/rss-comments-entry-15958616.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>The Dangers of Sleeping Pills</title><dc:creator></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:23:07 +0000</pubDate><link>http://sleepcare.com/sleepcare/2012/4/16/the-dangers-of-sleeping-pills.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">577825:6814955:15866930</guid><description><![CDATA[When they work effectively, sleeping pills can provide much needed rest to those who suffer from many forms of insomnia.  However, this relief can come with some serious risks, including significant side effects for the more powerful medications, and dependency.  A new study incorporating data from over forty thousand patients suggests there may be additional severe dangers to worry about when taking sleeping pills.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://sleepcare.com/sleepcare/rss-comments-entry-15866930.xml</wfw:commentRss></item></channel></rss>
