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Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeGwyneth Paltrow has confirmed a longheld rumour about former US president Bill Clinton’s reaction to her film, Emma. Paltrow played the title role in the 1996 Jane Austen film adaptation directed by Douglas McGrath, and won critical acclaim for her performance. In her appearance on the long-running YouTube series, Hot Ones, the 51-year-old actor and businesswoman confirmed how Clinton…

Recent research indicates that a healthy plant-based diet may lower the risk of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), while diets high in refined carbs and sugars could increase this risk. The study, which analyzed dietary patterns and OSA symptoms among over 14,000 participants, highlights the importance of diet quality in managing OSA risk, with noted differences between genders.People who eat a healthy, plant-based diet that is high in vegetables, fruit, whole grains, and nuts are less likely to suffer from obstructive sleep…

Approximately 20% of French adults may have obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), but only a fraction are diagnosed and treated, according to a study. The research also found that OSA is more prevalent in certain demographics, including men and older individuals, with women often undiagnosed.According to a recent study published in the ERJ Open Research, it’s estimated that as many as one in five individuals could be grappling with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).Those afflicted with OSA frequently experience symptoms such as…

Loud snoring may be a harbinger of much bigger problems, research out this week suggests. The study found a link between severe sleep apnea in older adults and greater amounts of a specific biomarker in the brain—one that could increase people’s risk of dementia or stroke. More research will be needed to understand this connection, however. Chukwudi Iwuji Talks Working on Guardians of the Galaxy 3 After PeacemakerSleep apnea is a condition in which a person stops breathing during sleep. This causes the brain to wake the…

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The nasal spray alleviated symptoms during sleep in approximately 40% of cases, and the number of children considered by a surgeon as requiring tonsil and/or adenoid removal was halved. Credit: Nenad StojkovicAccording to a new study, a simple nasal spray significantly improved snoring and breathing difficulties in children as well as reducing the number of children who needed tonsil removal by half.According to research led by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and published in JAMA Pediatrics, a saline (salt…

Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that can damage the optic nerve, which carries visual information from the eye to the brain. It is typically caused by increased pressure in the eye, which can damage the optic nerve over time. Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness, especially among older adults.New findings highlight the importance of sleep therapy for those at risk and eye exams for poor sleepers.A recent UK Biobank study published in the journal BMJ Open suggests that poor sleep quality, including too much or…