4 Beyond snoring: Sleep apnea has dangerous consequences
Ginny Sugimoto, MD, Special to the Kitsap SunPublished 1:52 p.m. PT Oct. 11, 2017 Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a major health problem with potentially dangerous consequences. For instance, truck drivers with this sleep disorder who did not get or did not follow treatment had a five times higher rate of preventable crashes than truckers without sleep apnea, according to researchers of a large-scale 2016 study of the U.S. trucking industry. Even for people with sleep apnea who don’t operate heavy machinery, this disorder can seriously compromise well-being, raising a person’s risk of irregular heart rate (atrial fibrillation), heart disease, …
Does Marijuana Help You Sleep?
Written by Gigen Mammoser on October 5, 2017 | HealthLine.com A recent study concludes that marijuana use might actually disrupt your sleep. However, experts point out there may be other factors involved. Marijuana may make you sleepy, but does it really help you sleep? With the increasing frequency of marijuana legalization and its medical use throughout the United States, many are turning to the drug to treat insomnia and sleep disorders. However, a study from the University of Michigan concluded that depending on how frequently an individual uses marijuana, it may not help them sleep at all. It may actually worsen their sleep …
Researchers identify intriguing link between sleep, cognition and schizophrenia
September 28, 2017 | MedicalXpress.com More than 3.2 million Americans suffer from schizophrenia; about 100,000 people are newly diagnosed every year. The disease includes a wide range of symptoms including visual and auditory hallucinations, cognitive problems and motivational issues. A key issue with the disease, and one that gets less attention than other symptoms, is cognitive problems. Many with the disease have trouble with learning and memory. For many, this is the first sign of the disease. A new study by researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UM SOM) has found intriguing links between sleep, cognition and …
Calculator shows hidden costs of fatigued workforce
Sleep deficiency in the U.S. estimated at 70 percent, with $410 billion price tag September 25, 2017 | News.Harvard.Edu Brigham and Women’s Hospital Communications Sleep disorders and sleep deficiency are hidden costs that affect employers across the U.S. Seventy percent of Americans admit that they routinely get insufficient sleep, and 30 percent of U.S. workers and 44 percent of night-shift workers report sleeping less than six hours a night. In addition, an estimated 50 million–70 million people have a sleep disorder, often undiagnosed. In total, the costs attributable to sleep deficiency in the U.S. were estimated to exceed $410 billion in 2015, …
World Heart Day: Know the signs of cardiac failure
IANS | Updated: Sep 28, 2017, 06.57 PM IST | EconomicTimes.IndiaTimes.com NEW DELHI: A light-headed feeling and increased heart rate are some of the signs of heart failure that one should not ignore, say experts. With World Heart Day, which falls on September 29, coming up, Sanjay Kumar, Advisor to Credihealth and Sonia Narang, Nutrition and Wellness Expert, Oriflame India, have listed some signs to detect heart failure. Light-headed feeling Since the heart is not functioning effectively, it is not able to pump enough blood to meet the needs of all the body tissues. This leads to a reduction in …
WHY LACK OF SLEEP MIGHT BE GOOD AND BAD FOR YOU
BY MELISSA MATTHEWS ON 9/26/17 AT 9:59 AM | Newsweek.com HEALTH Despite our many differences, there is one thing that nearly everyone has in common: sleep deprivation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one third of Americans regularly don’t sleep enough. The CDC cares because numerous studies have shown that forgoing quality sleep can increase risk of diabetes, obesity and depressive symptoms. But new research indicates that sleep deprivation could have some benefits, such as treating depression. So, what’s the story—does lack of sleep help or hurt? This summary of the latest findings could help you decide whether …
Why Women—More Than Men—Can’t Sleep
By CARA ROSNER | Conn. Health I-Team Writer | September 28, 2017 9:31am | Courant.com Millions of Americans will have a hard time falling or staying asleep tonight, and research says most of them will be women. “Insomnia is definitely more common in females, and it seems to begin fairly early on,” said Dr. Meir Kryger, a professor at the Yale School of Medicine who studies sleep. Sleep problems can appear in women as early as their teens or 20s, he said. Various research shows women are more likely than men to experience the sleep disorder. Women are about 1.5 times more likely to …
What if your partner drives you nuts in the bedroom? 13 signs you’re sleep incompatible
It seems sleep is the key to happiness, according to new research. But what if your partner drives you nuts in the bedroom, asks Shane Watson Shane Watson | September 27 2017 2:30 AM | Independent.ie I don’t know about you, but I was excited to discover, courtesy of the UK’s National Centre for Social Research, that money barely increases happiness but what does, more than anything else, is – wait for it – spending time in the bedroom. I know what you’re thinking. One word, beginning with ‘s’, the cure for everything. It’s just as our mothers have told us …
Is CPAP the Answer for Kids With Sleep Related Breathing Disorders
By Susie LaFredo, Director of Internet Marketing September 25, 2017 | NewWire.net Sleep Disordered Breathing is the Hot Topic in the News. Parents do not realize that snoring and mouth breathing can cause complex health concerns. (Newswire.net — September 25, 2017) Winnetka, IL — Sleep Disordered Breathing is the Hot Topic in the News. ABC’s Good Morning America aired a recent segment addressing children with sleep concerns including snoring. Most parents do not realize that snoring and mouth breathing can cause complex health concerns. The natural position for healthy breathing is always inhaling and exhaling through the nose. When a child’s mouth falls …
The Effects of Sleep Apnea on the Body
Written by Stephanie Watson | Medically Reviewed by Elaine Luo, MD on June 29, 2017 | Healthline.com Sleep apnea is a condition in which your breathing repeatedly pauses while you sleep. When this happens, your body wakes you up to resume breathing. These multiple sleep interruptions prevent you from sleeping well, leaving you feeling extra tired during the day.Sleep apnea does more than make you sleepy, though. When left untreated, it can contribute to heart disease, diabetes, and other long-term health risks. Sleep apnea happens when your airway becomes blocked or collapses during the night. Each time your breathing restarts, you might let …
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