6 Things People With Sleep Apnea Wish You Knew
Snoring might not be simply harmless for people living with sleep apnea. Everyday Health By Beth W. Orenstein Posted: 09/18/2015 08:16 AM EDT Misinformation persists about obstructive sleep apnea — when you stop breathing briefly and repeatedly during sleep — even though about 18 million Americans have the common condition, according to the National Sleep Foundation. The number of people with sleep apnea is going up, found a May 2013 study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. Increases were from 14 to 55 percent over the past two decades, depending on age group and gender. Does someone you know have …
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 …
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 …
Famous Presidents Who Snored (And What People Thought About Them)
August 24th, 2015 – by DailyPolitical Snoring – it’s a problem that’s plagued spouses, roommates and traveling companions for as long as we’ve been on Earth. Stress has been linked to snoring, so it’s no wonder that so many presidents have had documented snoring problems. Here are eight presidents whose snoring was so severe it made it into the history books. Theodore Roosevelt Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt was one of America’s most beloved presidents, but his snoring certainly didn’t win him any praise. During a stay in a Washington hospital, he snored so loudly that the staff had to relocate the …
FAA Policy on Sleep Apnea and Pilot Medical Certification.
http://www.aopa.org/AOPA-Live?watch=%7BD6908683-5FF8-4B3D-99AE-5737DE43ACB4%7D AOPA Director of Medical Certification Gary Crump explains the new FAA policy on sleep apnea and pilot medical certification. …
Will more sleep increase my sex drive?
Luisa Dillner / Sunday 16 August 2015 13.30 EDT Lack of sleep is bad for your health – and studies show it can also affect women’s desire for sex Being tired is the most common reason women give for not having sex with their partner. A survey three years ago showed that it had overtaken headaches as the most popular “excuse”. But an American study last year of more than 1,000 employees from three companies found that 76% of workers felt tired “many days of the week”, so being too tired for sex may well be the truth, rather than a white …
Dr. Oz On Sleep Apnea.
http://fox13now.com/2015/08/17/dr-oz-on-sleep-apnea/#ooid=hjMWkydzqyTEf26CTvfIrlbR5Y4Rn9Bm An estimated 18 million Americans have sleep apnea, and a surprising number of them go undiagnosed. In this clip, Dr. Oz talks about a sleep apnea treatment option that can leave patients more attractive, more alert and more youthful. …
Waves of Wellness: Keys for a good night’s sleep.
By Dr. Sam Georges Kosseifi Thu, Aug 13, 2015 @ 2:57 pm Sleep plays a vital role in good health and well-being throughout our life. Getting enough quality sleep at the right times can help protect our overall health. Sleep rejuvenates our mind and body and helps our brain function properly. Sleep is important in maintaining a healthy balance of the hormones which control weight, glucose metabolism, growth and also a healthy immune system. A good night sleep is restful and uninterrupted. Most adults need seven to eight hours of sleep. Basically, anyone can have a sleep problem. Many people …
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