Do you tend to doze off during the day? This may be linked to pre-dementia syndrome
Older adults with an unwanted and sometimes uncontrollable need to sleep during the day, due to sleep problems, are more ...
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Daytime sleepiness: a doctor’s advice to stay in shape all day long
To maintain energy all day long, and limit daytime sleepiness, it is important to adopt a healthy lifestyle: balanced diet, ...
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Going on vacation: how to avoid drowsiness at the wheel?
An American doctor reminds us that lack of sleep is the cause of many car accidents and shares his advice ...
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Circadian rhythm: what is its impact on fatigue while driving in the morning and after lunch?
Indonesian researchers have demonstrated the significant effect of “postprandial sleepiness” on reaction time and alertness while driving. THE ESSENTIAL “Postprandial ...
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6 tips to avoid dozing off after Christmas dinner
It's not uncommon to feel sleepy after a holiday meal. Several recommendations, easy to apply, help to avoid this post-prandial ...
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Lunch: 12 tips to avoid getting stuck
Numb limbs, heavy eyelids, difficulty concentrating... In the middle of the afternoon, it is not uncommon for sudden fatigue to ...
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Sleepless night: scientists’ advice to not doze off too much
During a sleepless night, it is better to take two naps of 90 and 30 minutes than one of 120 ...
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New signs to prevent drowsy driving
Drowsy driving is one of the main causes of road accidents. Japanese researchers have identified new markers that could prevent ...
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Daytime sleepiness: a lead for a new treatment
A Canadian study found the most effective treatment for daytime sleepiness, which is commonly associated with sleep apnea. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Sleep apnea: beware of daytime sleepiness
Drowsiness during the day can be one of the symptoms of sleep apnea to talk to your doctor about because ...
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Road safety: to avoid falling asleep at the wheel, listen to music!
To fight against drowsiness on the road, it is better to choose what you listen to in the car to ...
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Are you starting to smoke cannabis? Pay attention to your sleep!
Recent cannabis users are more likely to be affected by very short or very long sleep durations. THE ESSENTIAL Cannabis ...
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Why junk food among truck drivers increases the risk of accidents
The eating habits of truck drivers would have an impact on their behavior behind the wheel. THE ESSENTIAL Trucks are ...
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Why sleep needs change with age
From 17 hours of sleep per day in babies to 6 hours after age 65, sleep evolves throughout life. If ...
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Excessive daytime sleepiness: when fatigue becomes pathological
Excessive daytime sleepiness is a common symptom in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. THE ESSENTIAL Excessive daytime sleepiness affects people ...
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Social interactions and sleep are linked
Sleepiness tends to reduce the desire to interact socially, especially in the evenings and on weekends, according to a new ...
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Going on vacation: taking a nap is more effective than a break to avoid drowsiness
According to a study carried out on 40 people, a short nap during a car journey makes it possible to ...
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Diabetes, cancer, lupus…: hypersomnolence in the elderly should alert you
Excessive daytime sleepiness has been associated with a higher risk of developing several pathologies in the elderly. Explanations. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Sleep apnea: the road sickness?
According to a new Italian study, many truck drivers suffer from obstructive sleep apnea without knowing it, which can be ...
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Going on vacation: eating too much before driving increases the risk of an accident
Before hitting the road, it is better to have a light meal and consume foods rich in water. Pizzas, burgers ...
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Sleepwalking: patients are insensitive to pain
Sleepwalkers do not feel pain and continue to sleep as if nothing had happened, even when they are seriously injured, ...
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Road safety: a blood test capable of detecting if a person has had enough sleep
Scientists have just developed a blood test capable of detecting whether a person has had enough sleep. A great help ...
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Drowsiness at the wheel: be careful, motorists do not get enough sleep
79% of motorists who go on vacation get up earlier than usual on the day of departure, and 23% go ...
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Saliva tests carried out on the A7 motorway to measure motorist fatigue
An enzyme present in saliva helps determine the level of fatigue. This weekend, researchers are present on motorway rest areas ...
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Alcohol, drowsiness. The French relax during the holidays
France is the country where driving under the influence of alcohol is practiced the most. More than one in four ...
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Lack of sleep: your saliva speaks for you
The Vinci Autoroutes Foundation carried out a study on the risks associated with lack of sleep on the eve of ...
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Road safety: connected glasses to detect drowsiness
A French start-up has developed a connected mount capable of spotting the first signs of falling asleep and warning motorists. ...
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The French overlook the danger of drowsy driving
Drivers go to bed later and get up earlier the night before going on vacation.That's it, it's the big day. ...
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Road safety: accidents due to inattention are on the rise
Car accidents linked to inattention have been on the rise since 2011. Electronic equipment, telephone, GPS, are involved.The safety of ...
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Sleep: “The policy of insomnia must end!” “
While two-thirds of French people complain of sleep disorders, the Terra Nova think tank urges the public authorities to act ...
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