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2. Obesity hypoventilation syndrome - Wikipedia

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   When examining groups of people with obstructive sleep apnea, researchers have found that 10–20% of them meet the criteria for OHS as well. The risk of OHS is much higher in those with more severe obesity, i.e. a body mass index (BMI) of 40 kg/m 2 or higher. It is twice as common in men compared to women. The average age at diagnosis is 52.

3. Sleep and weight - Wikipedia

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   Numerous studies have demonstrated an association between sleep disturbances and weight gain, and more specifically, that sleep deprivation is related to overweight. [1] Furthermore, body weight also influences the quality of sleep and the occurrence of sleep disorders like obstructive sleep apnea. [2] Oversleeping may also contribute to weight ...

4. Sleep disorder - Wikipedia

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   Moreover, both obesity and OSA patients are at higher risk of developing metabolic syndrome. Implementing dietary control in obese individuals can have a positive impact on sleep problems and can help alleviate associated issues such as depression, anxiety, and insomnia. [77] Obesity can influence the disturbance in sleep patterns resulting in OSA.

5. Hypersomnia - Wikipedia

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   Sleep apnea is the second most frequent cause of secondary hypersomnia, affecting up to 4% of middle-aged adults, mostly men. Upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS) is a clinical variant of sleep apnea that can also cause hypersomnia. [8] Just as other sleep disorders (like narcolepsy) can coexist with sleep apnea, the same is true for UARS.

6. Adolescent sleep - Wikipedia

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   For instance, poor sleep quality has been shown to be positive associated with anxiety and depressive symptoms among teens. A study published in 2016 found that sleep quality significantly mediated the relationship between age and depressive symptoms, suggesting that the rise in depressive symptoms during adolescence is partly explained by poor ...

7. Struggling with your sleep? Experts share 6 tips that'll help.

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   In fact, a 2023 study published in the journal Cureus found that exercise can act as a natural sleep aid by helping to promote relaxation and reduce sleep latency — the length of time it takes ...