Sleep Deprivation

Stress, anxiety and pain disturb Americans' sleep, survey finds

2013-06-03 13:20:00

If you suspect you’re not getting enough sleep, you’re probably right: A new survey says 83% of Americans don’t get a good night’s sleep on a consistent basis. Why not? Stress and anxiety were cited as the top reason by 48% of...

L.A. County ordered to assume guardianship of elderly murder suspect

2013-05-09 14:26:00

Over the objections of Los Angeles County mental health officials, a judge on Thursday ordered an 86-year-old murder defendant to remain in the government's care and not be released to a family member. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Norman Shapiro...

Judge refuses to free murder defendant, 86, from mental hospital

2013-05-09 19:41:00

Over the objections of Los Angeles County mental health officials, a judge Thursday ordered an 86-year-old murder defendant to remain in the government's care and not be released to a family member. Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Norman Shapiro...

Palestinians at funeral protest death of prisoner

2013-02-25 10:56:00

SAIR, West Bank — As Israel looked for ways to contain growing Palestinian anger over the death of a West Bank detainee in its custody, thousands of mourners gathered Monday for the funeral of the man Palestinian officials say succumbed to torture...

Enjoy National Margarita Day! But stay off the road.

2013-02-22 15:29:00

A national holiday to celebrate tequila? What a spectacularly pointless and possibly dangerous idea. I know I can seem a bit uptight. No gifting cheap chocolate on Valentine’s Day. No grilling meat on your backyard barbecue. No eating corn. It&...

Sen. Harry Reid's filibuster deal infuriates liberal Democrats

2013-01-24 23:52:00

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid shocked and infuriated many of his fellow Democrats on Thursday when he backed away from his pledge to put an end to the curse of the filibuster. Minority Republicans have been flagrantly using the old filibuster ploy...

CDC says 4.2% of drivers admit to falling asleep at the wheel

2013-01-04 05:00:00

Start your engines … and your coffee makers? A report released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said 4.2% of adults admitted to falling asleep at the wheel at least once in the previous month. The report also found...

Shift work: Good for your pocketbook, bad for your health

2011-12-08 14:25:00

These days, it's just good to have a job. But remaining gainfully employed�can take a toll on health, especially if your work has you up at odd hours and sleeping irregularly. Shift work, say two studies out this week, poses particular problems for women,...

'Kony' creator's illness due to stress, exhaustion, family says

2012-03-22 04:34:17

In Your Face Fitness: Run the L.A. Marathon in less than four hours? Oh, yes he did.

2012-03-22 17:30:00

It's March 18, the day of the Honda L.A. Marathon, and I'm about to do something foolish. Again. I was remiss in my training. Instead of seeking professional advice, I devised a do-it-yourself plan to ensure I would finish the race in less than four...

Scientists find a gene that may influence short sleep times

2011-11-29 14:07:00

Israeli lawmaker proposes ban on mosque loudspeakers

2011-12-12 16:37:30

This 2004 reality show from the UK took competition to a new, sadistic level: �100,000 was up for grabs for the contestant who could stay awake the longest. Producers incorporated teddy bears, massages, and other challenges to lull the group to sleep.

2012-08-08 16:20:57

Sleep deprivation and circadian rhythm disruption

2011-07-26 14:29:57

The internet is blamed for more sleep deprivation than television.

2011-05-17 19:21:34