Women’s Wellness: Sleep Apnea.
BATON ROUGE, LA (WGMB) According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, more than 12 million Americans have this disorder, and for those 12 million getting a good night’s rest can be a challenge. “I would say it’s very similar to high cholesterol or high blood pressure. It’s not going to kill you today, next week, next month, but it does kind of beat up on the circulation over time. It is a risk factor for heart attack and stroke,” said Dr. Robert Hinkle. In this week’s Women’s Wellness, I’m catching up with Dr. Robert Hinkle, a sleep medicine …
The Surprising Reason You’re Sleepy All Day.
SAM BAILEY Last updated 09:45, May 6 2016 Slumping over your desk well before it’s appropriate to knock off? Before you blame those early starts, central heating or the “3pm effect” for the uncontrollable yawning, there might be another reason at work. And it’s not what you might expect. Latest research from Penn State College of Medicine has found obesity and depression are the leading causes of chronic drowsiness. The study, as published in the SLEEP Journal, analysed 1300 people over 7.5 years and found those who were obese and depressed showed higher sleep disturbances and excessive levels of daytime sleepiness (EDS). …
Sleep Apnea The Health Issue Right Under Our Noses.
By Nancy Markley Sleep apnea becoming disturbingly common in children and adolescents CALGARY, Alta. Oct. 14, 2016 / Troy Media / – Sleep Apnea, sleep-disordered breathing, and snoring: these are not just things you have to be aware of for you and your partner. These health issues are becoming disturbingly common in children and adolescents. Sleep-disordered breathing, which includes sleep apnea and snoring, affects 12 percent of children in the United States. This breaks down to approximately nine million children with sleep-disordered breathing, and perhaps as many as four million children with obstructive sleep apnea. To put his in context, …
The Vital Connection Between Poor Sleep and Chronic Disease.
In the U.S. alone, the sickest 1% of the population has two or more chronic diseases and is responsible for approximately 23% of total healthcare expenditures, according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. For benefits managers and their companies, the rising costs of claims related to chronic disease represents an ever-growing challenge. Conditions such as Hypertension, Obesity, and Type II Diabetes are on the rise and improving the health, safety and wellbeing of the workforce is a top priority. The Importance Of Sleep Directly related to this challenge, but often overlooked, is the importance of sleep health and recovery. Research shows that poor …
Prevalence of Sleep-Disordered Breathing On The Rise.
June 1, 2016 A study estimates SDB prevalence rates that are substantially higher than rates 2 decades ago, in part due to rising obesity. BY PETER BLAIS, RPSGT Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is very common—especially in middle-aged and older adults—and is associated with a wide range of negative outcomes. These outcomes include cardiovascular disease, depressed mood, cognitive deficits, accidents, and injury (among others), according to one of the authors of a recent study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. “Over the last two decades, SDB has become increasingly prevalent, to the point that clinicians that see several adult patients daily …
7 Reasons You Should Take Snoring Seriously.
It just doesn’t disturb your partner’s sleep, but ruins your health too in more ways than one. Debjani Arora Feb 03, 2016 at 04:30 pm If you snore, it is your partner who is affected the most. But remember you are more at risk because of this condition even if you think you are sleeping at peace, snoring is a warning sign that indicates you suffer from a host of problems and complications. In fact, it can make some of the existing ones even worse. Here are few of the health issues that snoring can either aggravate or put you at …
Patient Reviews
