Older adults with irregular sleep patterns — meaning they have no regular bedtime and wake-up schedule, or they get different amounts of sleep each night — are nearly twice as likely to develop cardiovascular disease as those with more regular sleep patterns, according to a new study funded in part by the National Heart, Lung,… Continue reading Irregular Sleep Patterns Linked to Heart Disease
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4 Undiscussed But Serious Side Effects of Sleep Apnea
It’s estimated that 22 million Americans have sleep apnea, and that 80 percent of moderate to severe cases are undiagnosed. Also known as Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS), the condition affects between 5 and 20 percent of adults and 10-20 percent of children. While many are familiar with some side effects – loud snoring, disturbed… Continue reading 4 Undiscussed But Serious Side Effects of Sleep Apnea
5 Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep
Millions of Americans toss and turn much of the night, unable to fall asleep – or to stay asleep once they finally do drift off. Maybe it’s worry about bills. Maybe it’s relationship problems. It might even be a sleep disorder keeping them awake when they should be snoozing soundly. Whatever the reason, more than… Continue reading 5 Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep
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
6 Unconventional Ways to Stop Snoring
An estimated 90 million American adults snore, according to sleepfoundation.org. And over half the country – 59 percent – has a partner who snores. Millions of people are looking for remedies, and after years of unsuccessful tries with more traditional methods, it may be time to try other techniques to stop the sawing of logs.… Continue reading 6 Unconventional Ways to Stop Snoring
Five Ways to Stop That Infernal Snoring
If your spouse or significant other snores, you may have just endured another sleepless night. But it doesn’t have to be that way. There are steps you can take – or at least have him or her take – that could end the snoring and perhaps even save your spouse’s life in the process. A… Continue reading Five Ways to Stop That Infernal Snoring
A Sense of Purpose = A Good Life
The secret to sleeping well may be having a good reason to get out of bed in the morning, according to new research. That sense of purpose means you’re likelier to have less sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome, say the researchers from Northwestern Medicine and Rush University Medical Center. Their study was based on… Continue reading A Sense of Purpose = A Good Life
Home Remedies That Can Help Stop Snoring
Although snoring is often the subject of jokes, it can be serious. Snoring affects up to half of adults, according to the Mayo Clinic. Snoring occurs when air flows past the relaxed tissues in your throat and causes the tissues to vibrate as you breathe. It’s often associated with a disorder called obstructive sleep apnea… Continue reading Home Remedies That Can Help Stop Snoring
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?
Older Women With Breathing Problems During Sleep
Older women with disordered breathing during sleep were found to be at greater risk of decline in the ability to perform daily activities, such as grocery shopping and meal preparation, according to research led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the University of California, San Francisco. The study was… Continue reading Older Women With Breathing Problems During Sleep
CPAP Doesn’t Hurt Your Sex Life
Patients who use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) often believe that it makes them less sexually attractive, according to researchers at Rosalind Franklin University in North Chicago, Illinois. A study abstract released in October 2014 in an online supplement of the journal CHEST, to be presented at… Continue reading CPAP Doesn’t Hurt Your Sex Life