Obstructive sleep apnea and snoring may damage heart function earlier in women than in men, according to new European research. The same study, presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), also suggested that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may be greatly underdiagnosed among snorers. OSA is a common but serious… Continue reading Sleep Apnea May Damage Women Earlier Than Men
Category: Sleep Apnea
Is Snoring Ruining Your Love Life? Time to See The Dentist
If you have been banished to the guest room because when you snore your significant other thinks there is a 747 landing in the cul de sac, you might want to see the dentist. The sleep disorder most associated with loud snoring is called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Studies have found that it is associated… Continue reading Is Snoring Ruining Your Love Life? Time to See The Dentist
Older Americans Are Rarely Evaluated for Sleep Apnea although Many Are at Risk
In a study of community-dwelling Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 and older who were asked about sleep disturbances, 56% were estimated to be at high risk of obstructive sleep apnea, but only 8% of the high-risk individuals had been tested for it. Of those tested, 94% were diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. The Journal of the… Continue reading Older Americans Are Rarely Evaluated for Sleep Apnea although Many Are at Risk
Always Tired? You May Have Sleep Apnea
Your spouse says your snoring is driving her nuts. You wake up feeling unrested and irritable. These are common signs that you may have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a sleep disorder that—left untreated—can take its toll on the body and mind. Untreated OSA has been linked to high blood pressure, heart attacks, strokes, car accidents,… Continue reading Always Tired? You May Have Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea and Brain Chemicals
Researchers have discovered that people with sleep apnea showed changes in two important brain chemicals – and those changes may be why many sufferers are significantly affected by the condition. The finding was published in the Journal of Sleep Research. One in 15 adults has moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea, a disorder in which… Continue reading Sleep Apnea and Brain Chemicals
Wny Can’t I Fall Asleep?
According to the National Institute on Aging (NIA), older adults need about the same amount of sleep as young adults—7 to 9 hours each night. But there are a number of reasons why they may not get enough sleep. Here, from the experts at NIA, is close look at the problem, why it happens and… Continue reading Wny Can’t I Fall Asleep?