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home:symptoms:neurological:sleep [05.01.2011] – created paulalberthome:symptoms:neurological:sleep [02.12.2012] – [Notes and comments] add new list for review later joyful
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 In central sleep apnea, the airway is not blocked but the brain fails to signal the muscles to breathe due to instability in the respiratory control center. Central sleep apnea is usually observed in patients with central nervous system dysfunction, such as following a stroke or in patients with neuromusclular diseases like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. In central sleep apnea, the airway is not blocked but the brain fails to signal the muscles to breathe due to instability in the respiratory control center. Central sleep apnea is usually observed in patients with central nervous system dysfunction, such as following a stroke or in patients with neuromusclular diseases like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
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 +<blockquote>http://stereopsis.com/flux/research.html
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 +started using the f.lux program after Claire posted about it last Fall. I just use a more low and less low setting for the "day" and "night" time frames. I do think it's possible it helps me feel sleepy around 9pm... but I rarely give in and go to bed at that point.
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 +The warmer colors are nice in any case.
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 +NEW LIST TO REVIEW FOR IMPROVING CURRENT ARTICLE:
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 +Follow these steps to get a better night's rest:
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 +  * Do not eat or drink heavily for three hours before bedtime. Avoid alcohol in the evening, and caffeine for 12 hours before bedtime.
 +  * Don't nap, unless you're 65 or older. Then, limit your nap to 30 minutes.
 +  * Get 30 minutes of exercise each day, preferably in the late afternoon or early evening.
 +  * Relax before bed. Try taking a warm bath or reading.
 +  * Keep your bedroom dark, quiet, and cool.
 +  * Make sure your mattress is neither too soft nor too firm. Use body pillows to improve your position.
 +  * To avoid clock-watching, remove or cover the clock, or place it under the bed.
 +  * Use your bed for sleep and sex only. Do not eat, watch TV, use your computer or mobile device, or talk on the phone while in bed.
 +  * Get up at the same time every day, even on holidays and weekends.
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 +Check article to see if it needs an added reminder about driver safety.
 +    "Driver sleepiness is associated with 20 percent of serious car accidents." 
 +    http://www.journalsleep.org/viewabstract.aspx?pid=27780
  
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