If a good night’s sleep helps the brain and body perform better, it’s a good guess that sleep problems can cause more than just fatigue. Numerous studies have shown a connection between sleep disorders and medical conditions such as cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, and metabolic disorders, including the risk of obesity and diabetes mellitus.
In the November issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Mayo Clinic researchers outline several interesting associations between sleep disorders and eye disease.
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Ever have one of those days when it’s the middle of day and you just can’t stay awake? If it happens frequently, it may be an indicator of obstructed nasal passages and sleep-disordered breathing, according to a study published in the October 2007 edition of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.
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