Thursday, July 19, 2012

Link between objectively measured sleep and subsequent institutionalization among older women

Tired? Scientists have discovered another possible benefit of a night of restful and uninterrupted sleep. According to a new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health fragmented or interrupted sleep could predict future placement in a nursing home or assisted living facility.

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120720/Link-between-objectively-measured-sleep-and-subsequent-institutionalization-among-older-women.aspx

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