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Page 61 - ... program or activity) receiving Federal financial assistance. In addition, Executive Order 11141 prohibits discrimination on the basis of age by contractors and subcontractors in the performance of Federal contracts...
Page 60 - National Sleep Foundation 1522 K Street NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005 202-347-3471 www.
Page 60 - American Sleep Apnea Association, 1424 K Street NW, Suite 302, Washington, DC 20005...
Page 45 - People who fall asleep in less than 5 minutes are likely to require treatment for a sleep disorder, as are those who quickly develop REM sleep during their naps.
Page 10 - To reduce the effects of jet lag, some doctors try to manipulate the biological clock with light therapy, exposing people to special lights many times brighter than ordinary household light for several hours near the time the subjects want to wake up.
Page 32 - If possible, wake up with the sun or use very bright lights in the morning.
Page 47 - Nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the most common effective treatment for sleep apnea. In this procedure, the patient wears a mask over the nose during sleep, and pressure from an air blower forces air through the nasal passages. The air pressure is adjusted so that it is just enough to prevent the throat from collapsing during sleep. The pressure is constant and continuous.
Page 49 - A small hole is made in the windpipe, and a tube is inserted.
Page 40 - Obstructive sleep apnea is caused by a blockage of the airway, usually when the soft tissue in the rear of the throat collapses and closes during sleep.
Page 22 - Myth 1: Sleep is a time when your body and brain shut down for rest and relaxation.