DEPRESSION? IT COULD BE JUST SLEEP APNEA
IANS | Sep 23, 2015, 07.51 PM IST Just having suicidal thoughts need not necessarily suggest that you are suffering from depression as researchers have found that such depressive symptoms are extremely common in people who have obstructive sleep apnea, (OSA), a common sleep disorder. The researchers also found that these symptoms improve significantly when sleep apnea is treated with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. “Effective treatment of obstructive sleep apnea resulted in substantial improvement in depressive symptoms, including suicidal ideation,” said senior author David Hillman, clinical professor at the University of Western Australia. “The findings highlight the potential …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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