Sleep study shows dangers of driving drowsy
Notes from Dr. Norman Blumenstock In a sleep deprivation study, a hand full of participants stayed up for 24 hours straight and was then monitored in a sleep study room. Dr Chris Hammond from the Ogden Clinic monitored their brain waves to show how sleep deprivation affects how people function. http://www.good4utah.com/story/d/story/sleep-study-shows-dangers-of-driving-drowsy/20327/E9GIgqGZaU-4_GLJJUPhoA OGDEN, UTAH (GOOD 4 UTAH) – The Utah Department of Transportation, the Utah Highway Patrol and the Department of Public Safety wants the public to know the dangers of driving drowsy. They say it’s one of the top five behaviors killing people on Utah roads. It’s all part of …
The Scientific 7-Minute Workout
Exercise science is a fine and intellectually fascinating thing. But sometimes you just want someone to lay out guidelines for how to put the newest fitness research into practice. An article in the May-June issue of the American College of Sports Medicine’s Health & Fitness Journal does just that. In 12 exercises deploying only body weight, a chair and a wall, it fulfills the latest mandates for high-intensity effort, which essentially combines a long run and a visit to the weight room into about seven minutes of steady discomfort — all of it based on science. “There’s very good evidence” that high-intensity …
Pledge to Stop the Snore
Notes from Dr. Norman BlumenstockWhy is it so important to stop snoring? Published on August 14, 2014 The National Healthy Sleep Awareness Project is urging anyone with symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea to pledge to stop the snore and talk to a doctor about sleep apnea. The project is a collaboration launched by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Sleep Research Society (SRS). “Research shows that the number of sleep apnea sufferers continues to increase–the disease afflicts at least 25 million American adults, and most of them remain untreated, increasing …
How do I know if my partner has sleep apnea?
Notes from Dr. Norman BlumenstockA sleep test can determine for sure if one has obstructive sleep apnea. By Courtney Humphries | GLOBE STAFF AUGUST 04, 2014 Q. How do I know if my partner has sleep apnea? A. Sleep apnea is a common condition in which breathing pauses temporarily during sleep. As you sleep, the muscles that keep your airway open relax, which can narrow the airway. “There’s a spectrum from snoring to shallow breathing to sleep apnea,” says James Mojica, a pulmonologist and sleep specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital. When people develop apnea, Mojica says, they pause at least 10 seconds …
Are You at Risk for Heart Failure?
Notes from Dr. Norman BlumenstockU.S. News & World Report discusses the relationship between sleep apnea and heart failure. Sleep apnea, pauses in breathing during sleep, doesn’t just leave you tired – it can lead to heart failure if untreated, Curry says. At St. John’s Prairie Heart Institute, “even though patients say they don’t snore or have problems [where] they’re not sleeping at night, we’ll do a sleep study to confirm that,” she says. Patients found to have apnea are put on a CPAP device to make sure they get enough oxygen during sleep. Why it’s better to protect your pump while …
Sleep Deprivation May Increase Susceptibility to False Memories
Notes from Dr. Norman BlumenstockResearchers at the University of California and Michigan State University found that sleep deprivation may actually create false memories. Physical disorders have long been linked to poor sleep, and the study titled “Sleep Deprivation and False Memories” published in Psychological Science builds on previous work that found a poor/false memory connection to sleep. Not getting enough sleep may increase the likelihood of forming false memories, according to research published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science. In a study conducted by psychological scientist Steven J. Frenda of the University of California, Irvine and colleagues, sleep-deprived people who viewed …
Types of sleep apnea
Notes from Dr. Norman Blumenstock There are three types of sleep apnea. There are three main types of sleep apnea: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) Central sleep apnea (CSA) Mixed sleep apnea Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common type of sleep apnea, making up 84% of sleep apnea diagnoses.1 In most cases of obstructive sleep apnea, air stops flowing to the lungs because of a blockage (or obstruction) in the upper airway—that is, in the nose or throat. The upper airway could become blocked due to: the muscles relaxing too much during sleep, which blocks sufficient …
Is there a best sleeping position?
Notes from Dr. Norman BlumenstockWhich sleeping position is best for you? Mon, Jul 28, 2014 at 03:01 PM What’s the best sleeping position for you? Well, that depends. (Photo: Baranq/Shutterstock) People are surprisingly feisty about their favorite sleeping positions; I’m a back-sleeper myself and I think it’s definitely the most comfortable; I have never been able to sleep on my stomach for more than a few minutes, but my partner loves it. And since back-sleepers are known for snoring, I’m probably happier with him on his stomach too. It turns out that no matter what your personal opinion (or how strongly …
A good night’s sleep is a matter of technicality.
Notes from Dr. Norman BlumenstockTechnology can possible help or hinder a good night’s sleep. Technology is a double-edged sword when it comes to sleep. It’s been proven that one should shut off the “screens” — TV, computer, smartphones and beyond — well before hitting the sack, but sometimes, those future-forward devices hold the ticket to getting a good night’s rest. Sleep-related apps IQ ALARM: Wakes people with an IQ test as an alarm; $.99 SLEEP CYCLE ALARM CLOCK: Tracks sleeping habits and quality, and awakens people with soothing tones; $.99 SLEEP: Sends people to sleep with soothing sounds, lullabies and …
OAT eases mild to moderate sleep apnea
Notes from Dr. Norman BlumenstockPatients through out the United States are benefiting from oral appliance therapy for their snoring and sleep apnea. Dental device helps patients breathe easier Published On: Jul 01 2014 04:24:41 PM EDT WESTERVILLE, Ohio Ted Durkee is seeing his dentist. The 67-year-old doesn’t have a toothache, he has sleep apnea. “I always had problems with dozing off in the afternoon in the office, and people would joke about that,” said Durkee. Durkee suffered for years, until he finally decided to participate in a home sleep study. Tests revealed Durkee had low oxygen levels, which lead to his …
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