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 …
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Published on August 31, 2015 In patients with PTSD, obstructive sleep apnea is linked with worsened symptoms, quality of life, and adherence and response to PAP, reports a study in CHEST. Among patients with PTSD over half (56.6%) were diagnosed with OSAS. Patients with PTSD+OSAS had lower QoL and more somnolence compared with the other groups. Patients with PTSD demonstrated significantly lower adherence and response to PAP therapy. Get the full story at: http://journal.publications.chestnet.org/article.aspx?articleid=2430456 …
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 …
Emerging Tech Helps Drowsy Drivers Stay Alert On The Road.
Posted August 17, 2015 – 4:18pm By Carina Storrs CNN From what we now know of the incident, fatigue was a likely factor in the car crash last summer that put comedian Tracy Morgan in a coma for two weeks and killed his friend and fellow comedian James McNair. A recent government report found that the driver of the truck that hit Morgan’s limo van had not slept for 28 hours before the accident. Although many questions remain about this particular crash, including whether the truck driver had actually dozed off at the wheel, we do know driver fatigue plays a part …
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 …
Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome are common issues.
August 13, 2015 By Kenneth A. Kaplan, M.D. Snoring occurs when the flow of air through a narrowed upper airway causes the surrounding tissues to vibrate, creating noises of varying pitch and volume. In the case of simple snoring, which is noisy breathing during sleep without airway obstruction, multiple factors can potentially be at work in creating the noise. These include overall body mass/obesity, enlargement of the tonsils and adenoid, the presence of nasal congestion from rhinitis and/or septal deviation, and the prominence or bulkiness of the back of the tongue relative to the amount of space available for this …
The Nuts and Bolts of Scoring Apneas and Hypopneas.
Notes from Dr. Norman Blumenstock: Even though this was originally published in 2001 its still provides good basic information. Published on April 7, 2001 Respiratory events are divided into two categories: apneas and hypopneas, in which airflow is substantially or partially reduced Respiratory disturbances during sleep have traditionally been divided into two categories: apneas and hypopneas. Noting the associations between four polysomnographic signal channels allows a distinction to be made between apneas and hypopneas and among different types of apneas and hypopneas. One channel is referred to as an airflow channel, channels #2 and #3 are referred to as …
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