Atrial Fibrillation: What Puts You at Risk and How to Avoid It.
Age, obesity, height and sleep apnea are among the risk factors for AFib. By Konstantinos N. Aronis, M.D. and Erin Michos, M.D., M.H.S. Nov. 30, 2016, at 6:00 a.m. As the most common electrical problem that disrupts the beating of the heart, atrial fibrillation carries health risks that can lead to strokes and even a greater risk of death. InPart 1 of this two-part series, we discussed the problems associated with atrial fibrillation and how to treat it. Here, in Part 2, we discuss risk factors that can lead to atrial fibrillation and how to prevent it. What Are Risk …
Americans don’t sleep enough, and it’s costing us $411 billion.
New research shows just how much our lack of proper sleep hurts the global and domestic economy. By Marco Hafner and Wendy M. Troxel November 30 Myriad business executives and heads of state have said they get by on little to no sleep. President Obama told Vanity Fair in 2012 that he didn’t shut off the lights at the White House until 1 a.m. and rose each morning before 6. Internet pioneer Vint Cerf made his thoughts on the topic clear: “Sleep is a waste of time.” And President-elect Donald Trump, who wrote in his 2004 book “Think Like a …
Insomnia: Your 3 Worst Ways and 3 Best Ways to Fall Asleep
Our sleep experts weigh in Have trouble falling asleep? Wake up at 3 a.m. for no reason? Insomnia can rob you of energy the next day, fog your thinking and put you in harm’s way on the road. If you’re relying on common crutches for sleeplessness, they won’t help your cause. Here, our sleep experts share their favorite and least favorite remedies for insomnia: The 3 worst ways to get to sleep 1. Have a ‘nightcap’ before bed Do you unwind with a glass of wine or a scotch and soda before bed? “The literature shows that alcohol is the …
What is snoring-III
November 28, 2016 Sleeping position and snoring: When we are asleep, we are usually (though not always) lying down. Gravity acts to pull on all the tissues of the body, but the tissues of the pharynx are relatively soft and floppy. Therefore, when we lie on our backs, gravity pulls the palate, tonsils, and tongue backwards. This often narrows the airway enough to cause turbulence in airflow, tissue vibration, and snoring. Frequently, if the snorer is gently reminded (for example, with a gentle thrust of the elbow to the ribs or a tickle) to roll onto his or her side, …
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Why Does It Matter If Your Train Operator Has A Snoring Problem?
November 22, 201610:18 am EST By Ashlee Kieler For most people, snoring is a minor annoyance — and usually for the loved one of the snorer. But if that snoring is a symptom of sleep apnea, it could be a health issue that leaves you working through the day without a full night’s rest. That’s particularly problematic if your job involves controlling a massive train carrying hundreds of people at high speeds. The Associated Press reports that the Federal Railroad Administration will issue a safety advisory this week — essentially a strong recommendation — emphasizing the importance of screening …
The Army has a sleep problem. Here’s how to fix it.
By: Maj. Jeff Jager and Aaron Kennedy, November 20, 2016 Editor’s note: The following is an opinion piece. The writers are not employed by Military Times and the views expressed here do not necessarily represent those of Military Times or its editorial staff. The use of alcohol is known to degrade mental capacity and impair decision-making. The military prohibits its use during duty hours for common-sense reasons, and does the same with other substances that can degrade readiness. But when it comes to other actions that can do similar damage, or worse, we promote them with reverence, pretending …
Doctors Say Snoring A Symptom Of Health Problems.
By Aparna Zalani | CBS11 Special Projects Producer | November 21, 2016 9:45 PM DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Annoying and more often than not, disruptive, snoring is the most common problem affecting more than 90 million Americans of both genders and all ages. The National Sleep Foundation says 37 million Americans snore on a regular basis. More than an annoyance, snoring is body’s way of telling you something is wrong, according to doctors. It has many causes and the trick is to find out why you snore, which is difficult. ♦ David and Lori Keller couple, David and Lori …
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Common in Type 1 Diabetes.
Miriam E Tucker | June 08, 2015 BOSTON — Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common in people with type 1 diabetes and is associated with abnormal glycemia and microvascular complications but not body mass index (BMI), a new study finds. The data were presented June 7, 2015 here at the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 2015 Scientific Sessions by Laurent Meyer, MD, an endocrinologist at Hopitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, France. The link between type 1 diabetes and OSA has been reported in three previous small trials, but this study of 90 adults with type 1 diabetes is the largest such trial to date …
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