Snoring – The Silent Killer.
Dr Narathip Wangsuppasawad Special to The Nation September 15, 2015 1:00 am Sleep experts in the UK reckon that people who share a bed with a snorer lose one hour of precious sleep a night. Yet aside from depriving his or her partner of sleep, a regular snorer who doesn’t seek medical treatment might well be signing his or her death warrant. Sleep apnea is a condition in which you stop breathing repeatedly or breathe very lightly and slowly. This condition can occur when the airways in the nose and throat are blocked during sleep (Obstructive sleep apnea: OSA) interrupting …
High-Tech Lights to Help Baby Sleep, or Students Stay Alert
By DIANE CARDWELL SEPT. 11, 2015 Like many expecting parents, Tracy Mizraki Kraft in Portola Valley, Calif., worried about how her newborn would sleep. So she paid attention when her doctor handed her a light bulb that he said would help her son do just that. The small amber bulb, called Sleepy Baby, seemed to work well, she said, creating a soothing environment for Leo, now 16 months, as he drifted off to sleep. For Ms. Mizraki Kraft, the bulb’s appeal was self-preservation. But it is part of a technological revolution coming to homes, offices, hotels and schools …
Sleep Problems May Hint At Future Heart Disease Risk.
It’s not just about the hours you sleep — it’s about the quality. By Kathryn Doyle Posted: 09/10/2015 05:36 PM EDT (Reuters Health) – Adults who get too much or too little sleep may have the beginnings of “hardening” of the arteries, which can be an early sign of heart disease, according to a new study. “Many people, up to one third or one fourth of the general population, suffer from inadequate sleep – either insufficient duration of sleep or poor quality of sleep,” said co-lead author Dr. Chan-Won Kim of Kangbuk Samsung Hospital of Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine …
STUART BRADFORD By RONI CARYN RABIN SEPTEMBER 2, 2015 Want to avoid catching a cold this winter? Start by getting more than six hours of sleep a night. In what may be the first study of this kind, researchers say they found that adults who sleep less than five or six hours a night are four times more likely to catch a cold than than those who get at least seven or more hours of sleep. “Sleep plays a role in regulating the immune system, and that’s how we think it influences susceptibility to the common cold,” said Aric A. Prather, an assistant …
140 Babies In MI Die Each Year Due To Unsafe Sleep.
http://woodtv.com/2015/09/09/140-babies-in-mi-die-each-year-due-to-unsafe-sleep/ GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Each year, 140 babies in Michigan die due to unsafe sleep practices. This year in Kent County, six babies have already died because of unsafe sleep practices — all of which officials say were preventable. The Michigan Council on Maternal and Child Health says the state is on course to have possibly its worst year ever. Barb Palmer, the executive director of the Healthy Kent Community Health Initiative, says infants should always sleep alone in a crib or pack-n-play. They should also lay on their back and there should not be any pillows, blankets …
The dangers of sleeping pills for seniors.
Notes from Dr. Norman Blumenstock If you have insomnia, please see a sleep specialist for treatment. NANCY CARR Special to The Globe and Mail Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015 5:00AM EDT Last Updated Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015 10:48AM EDT This is the second of a nine-part print and online series looking at the science of sleep and the vital role of sleep in maintaining overall health. There’s a reason no one ever wakes up after a restful night in bed and says: “I slept like a senior citizen.” As people age, their ability to get a good night’s sleep becomes more …
How Tennis Balls Can Stop Your Partner From Snoring.
And other tricks to get a sound night’s sleep. OWN By Lynn Okura Posted: 08/28/2015 10:57 AM EDT | Edited: 08/28/2015 11:00 AM EDT http://huff.to/1gcewQW If your partner’s snoring is keeping you up at night, you’re not alone. Dr. Dianne Augelli, a sleep medicine specialist, says that 75 percent of the couples who come to her say partner’s snores are to blame for their restless nights. To help you both get a sound night’s sleep, Augelli has a few tricks to keep the peace: Tennis Balls Because sleeping on your back puts you in prime position for snoring, Augelli recommends a …
Kids who snore may have poorer grades in school.
By Larry Hand Published September 07, 2015 Snoring and other breathing problems during sleep can put kids at risk for poorer performance in school, a new study confirms. Parents, teachers, and health care professionals need to be aware of the potential effects of sleep-disordered breathing and be able to recognize the symptoms, Barbara Galland, who led the study, said in an email. Galland, from the University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand, and her colleagues analyzed data pooled from 16 studies done in 12 countries, each including an average of about 550 children ages 5 to 17. The studies looked …
The Link Between Bathroom Trips and Sleep Apnea
By Gina Roberts-Grey Snoring often is a sign that a person has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). But sleep experts caution it’s not the only indicator of OSA. The amount of times you visit the bathroom also could be a sign you have OSA. The frequent need to urinate at night is called nocturia. According to the National Sleep Foundation, nocturia is a common cause of sleep loss, especially among older adults. One NSF poll found 65 percent of adults between the ages of 55 and 84 reported experiencing the need to go to the bathroom several times a night at least …
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