For older drivers, sleep meds are linked with car accidents.
Life | Fri Jan 15, 2016 2:44pm EST | BY KATHRYN DOYLE Drivers over age 80 or women over age 70 who take the prescription sleeping pill Ambien tend to have more motor vehicle collisions, according to a new study. Studies in younger drivers have also shown a link between Ambien, known generically as zolpidem, and motor vehicle collisions, said lead author John N. Booth III, of the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The new data, however, extend the findings to show that “older adults, specifically women older than 80 years, have significantly higher odds of motor vehicle …
Catching up with OHSU scientists about their hyped sleep deprivation-Alzheimer’s study
Jan 12, 2016, 12:30pm PST | Elizabeth HayesStaff ReporterPortland Business Journal National Public Radio aired a story on Jan. 4 about the possible connection between poor sleep and Alzheimer’s Disease. Since then, dozens of news outlets and health and scientific journals have touted research by two scientists at Oregon Health & Science University into the possible link. OHSU researchers Jeff Iliff, left, and Bill Rooney are gearing up for a human study into poor sleep and Alzheimer’s pathology. I caught up with Jeffrey Iliff, an assistant professor at OHSU, and Bill Rooney, who directs OHSU’s Advanced Imaging Research Center, to …
2 Your Health Study connects sleep disorder with heart problems.
By Carolyn Murray | Published: January 12, 2016, 4:26 pm A new study examined whether people who suffer from sleep apnea were prone to develop heart problems down the line. The study The study looked at the two types of sleep apnea – obstructive and central. Researchers followed a group of elderly men for a period of six and a half years and found that most of the men who had central sleep apnea later developed heart arrhythmia, or atrial fibrillation. Dr. Reena Mehra, MD, MS of Cleveland Clinic was a lead investigator on the team that conducted the …
The next iPhone software update will help you sleep better.
iOS 9.3 will include a feature called Night Shift that automatically adjusts your screen when it’s nighttime to make the colors easier on the eyes. January 11, 201612:08 PM PST | by Shara Tibken Tired of your iPhone screen making it tougher for you to go to sleep? Apple’s next iOS update may have a fix for you. The company’s developer site says iOS 9.3, the next version of its mobile software, will include a feature called Night Shift that changes the display to make it “easier on your eyes” before you go to bed. Study after study after study has …
The Dangers of Drowsy Driving.
Nodding off at the wheel kills almost as many Americans each year as drunk driving By Consumer Reports Last updated: January 14, 2016 Nodding off at the wheel isn’t just frightening—it can be fatal. Consider that at 55 mph you cover the length of a football field in 5 seconds. In fact, about one-fifth of fatal car crashes involve a drowsy driver, according to a 2014 study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, in which specially trained investigators analyzed 14,268 car crashes between 2009 and 2013. To combat that problem, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently initiated a campaign …
Documentary Explores Link Between Mood and Diet.
Notes from Dr. Norman Blumenstock Weight loss is an important adjunct to oral appliance therapy and CPAP therapy for treating obstructive sleep apnea. This article will shed some light on how you may approach weight loss. January 09, 2016 By Dr. Mercola The connection between your food and your mood has been the focus of occasional scientific inquiry over the past couple of decades. Your diet can have a pronounced biochemical effect on your mental health, but the reverse is also true—your emotional state can influence the foods you choose, as well as being a major force behind …
To Sleep Better, Stay Cool and Cut Clutter.
Here’s how to tweak your environment for a good night’s rest. By Lisa Esposito | Dec. 30, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. Dark, quiet, cool but not cold, not too humid or dry, calm and uncluttered – that’s the perfect setup for sleeping. So find a noise-free room, clear a space near your bed and turn down your thermostat, because better sleep leads to better health. Here are tips to reduce noise, help you unwind and make your bedroom a serene oasis for sleep. Make Space Having a super-cluttered bedroom may affect how well you sleep, suggests a recent study led by clinical …
Why you really ARE more tired than your other half – and what you can do about it.
If you always think you’re more tired than your husband, you’re right The National Sleep Foundation say women are worse sleepers than men Angela Epstein explores common reasons for insomia – and solutions By ANGELA EPSTEIN FOR THE DAILY MAIL PUBLISHED: 20:30 EST, 30 December 2015 | UPDATED: 03:15 EST, 31 December 2015 At the end of a busy week, do you ever find yourself arguing with your husband about who’s more exhausted? Though it won’t make you feel better in the long-term, take comfort in the fact that you probably are more tired than him. That’s because, according …
Lack Of Deep Sleep May Set The Stage For Alzheimer’s
Updated January 6, 20161:35 PM ET Published January 4, 20165:05 AM ET JON HAMILTON Jeffrey Iliff (right) and Bill Rooney, brain scientists at Oregon Health & Science University, look over an MRI. The school has an especially sensitive MRI unit that should be able to detect precisely when during sleep the brain is being cleansed of toxins. Courtesy of Oregon Health & Science University There’s growing evidence that a lack of sleep can leave the brain vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease. “Changes in sleep habits may actually be setting the stage” for dementia, says Jeffrey Iliff, a brain scientist at …
6 Snoring Facts that May Keep you Awake at Night.
By: jhayward on Friday, January 1st @ 10:00 am Snoring is something many of us live with, whether we’re the one snoring or we’re trying to cover our ears listening to someone else. However, it’s more than just the sawing noise that comes with it that’s not welcomed. Snoring can point to a health problem or lifestyle factors that may need tweaking. While many people just accept snoring as what it is, there are some things to keep in mind that could reduce or eliminate it. Ignoring a major snoring problem could not only drive the others in the home …
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