Snoring, apnea linked to diabetes risk in older adults
Health | Thu Oct 8, 2015 11:35am EDT BY MADELINE KENNEDY (Reuters Health) – Seniors with nighttime breathing issues like snoring or sleep apnea often have high blood sugar and may be almost twice as likely as sound sleepers to develop type 2 diabetes, according to a recent study. Findings from some 6,000 U.S. adults who were followed for up to 10 years suggest that doctors may want to monitor blood sugar in older patients with sleep-disordered breathing, researchers say. “Recent evidence suggests that diabetes patients have a higher prevalence of sleep disturbances than the general population,” lead author Linn …
Disposable Micro-CPAP That Weighs Less Than One Ounce?
Published on May 19, 2015 Entrepreneur Stephen Marsh—who currently has more than 75 patents to his name—is the founder behind Airing LLC, a company that next month will seek funding for what it says is a disposable micro-CPAP device that weighs less than an ounce, fits in the nose, and has no cords or hoses. Airing says the device will address pervasive concerns about obstructive sleep apnea patients’ CPAP noncompliance. Airing’s design includes battery powered “micro-blower” technology that blows the amount of air pressure prescribed by the patient’s physician into the airway to effectively treat OSA. While conducting research in …
The nap desks that’ll let you sleep in the office – but don’t tell the boss.
UPDATED 13:08, 25 SEP 2015 BY KIRSTIE MCCRUM If you’re someone who always tends to leave the office late no matter when you’re scheduled to work, this is for you. Kip: the innovation is definitely one that offices would love – and workers may hate Ever feel like you spend so much time in your office that you might a swell sleep there? Well, now there’s a space-saving desk which ingeniously allows you to do just that. But you might not want to tell the boss about it in case you start getting more overtime. Furniture Fitted: It looks just …
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
The most common form of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), 12 million people are living with OSA and many go untreated. Sleep apnea can deprive the brain and other organs of the oxygen you need and, may, overtime trigger declines in cognitive ability and other risks. Speak to your dentist or physician if you experience a combination of these symptoms. A simple conversation may save AND improve your life. For treatment options visit www.somnomed.com. …
CPAP Intolerance: Admission of Failure
Posted on Mar 3 15 | Posted in Living With Sleep Apnea, Sleep Medicine My story of CPAP intolerance starts out much-like many of my own patients’ stories. However, at 136 pounds I am not your typical obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patient. My Body Mass Index (SMI) is 26 and near ideal, right? So, when my wife and kids told me I snore I did not take them seriously. As a sleep physician I educated my patients about symptoms to watch out for every day. Yes, I felt mildly drowsy in the late afternoon but doesn’t everyone? Okay, I am guessing you know …
10 Things Everyone Should Know About Snoring
FEB 2, 2015 @ 7:17 AM This is why you do it — and why you should stop. A long day spent at work or home with the kids can leave you desperately longing for a good night’s rest. For chronic snorers and their bedfellows, though, falling and staying asleep isn’t so simple. In fact, what could seem like a harmless annoyance can have surprising consequences that extend beyond bedtime. 1. It can complicate a couple’s relationship. That recent argument with your spouse could be a result of sleep deprivation from his or your snoring. A poll by the National …
Sleep Apnea Mouth Guard Shows Promise As CPAP Alternative
VICTOR JOHNSON on September 24, 2015 at 8:56 pm For those suffering from the common and potentially serious sleep disorder known as sleep apnea, a custom-made mouth guard might offer an alternative to CPAP treatment. Sleep apnea, which is characterized by shallow breaths or one or more pauses while sleeping, is often treated with a breathing machine known as the “continuous positive airway pressure” (CPAP) machine — a device which increases the pressure at which air travels through airways in order to keep them open. But while the treatment works for some, there are many who don’t stick with it …
At-risk school bus drivers will undergo sleep studies.
Marion County school buses at the main bus barn in Ocala. File By Joe Callahan Staff writer Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 7:02 p.m. Marion County school bus drivers who are at risk of having sleep apnea will be required to undergo a sleep study at the School District’s expense. Apnea can cause people to become sleep deprived and therefore a hazard on the road. District officials want to make sure that drivers who may have the condition are screened and treated for safety reasons. The district entered into an …
Do You Need More Sleep After a Workout?
Q by Equinox September 23, 2015 Building in extra bed time may be the secret to a better body. Related: Your 3 Biggest Sleep Questions, Answered You turn in earlier when you’ve lined up a big workout for the following day, but what about the other side of the clock? Once you’ve hit your foam roller and refueled with the necessary nutrients, do athletes actually need to sleep more post-hard workout? “The simple answer is absolutely,” says W. Christopher Winter, M.D., and director of the Martha Jefferson Sleep Medicine Center in Charlottesville, Virginia. Related: The Case For Sleep Deprivation For the …
App review: Sleepio putting insomniacs to sleep
Notes from Dr. Norman Blumenstock: Do You Have Insomnia Issues? You can sign up for the sleepio app for £7.99 a week or £109.99 for a year. Jessica Holland September 15, 2015 Updated: September 15, 2015 04:58 PM One of the biggest factors in work productivity is how well we sleep, which might account for the chatter about the app Sleepio. The online cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) course, paid for by subscription, is based on scientific research and designed to help those struggling to get some decent shut-eye. Users are first asked to fill in a short multiple choice questionnaire …
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