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Frontline: Hearing aids and longer life span; breast cancer; sleep and good mental health

Feb 27, 2024 · Rochelle Nataloni · Cancer

Study Ties Regular Hearing Aid Use to Longer Life Span Using hearing aids significantly increased the likelihood of a longer life for adults with hearing loss—but only if the hearing aids were used regularly, according to a study. For 10 years, researchers tracked the status of nearly 1,900 adults who … Read More

Sleep Apnea Treatment Options Can Help You Enjoy a Good Night’s Sleep

Feb 27, 2024 · Rochelle Nataloni · Cancer

If you sometimes wake up gasping for breath, have a history of breathing irregularly during sleep, or feel sleepy during the day, you may have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and prescribed a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. While CPAP therapy is the gold standard for moderate … Read More

Highly Irregular Sleep Patterns Linked to Higher Dementia Risks

Feb 27, 2024 · UHN Staff · Cancer

If the times you go to sleep and awaken each day vary too much, you may be at a higher risk for developing dementia. In a study published in the journal Neurology examining a sample of more than 88,000 adults with an average age of 62, researchers found a strong … Read More

Shortening Sleep Time Increases Diabetes Risk in Women

Feb 27, 2024 · UHN Staff · Cancer

A recent Columbia University study revealed that reducing sleep by just 90 minutes over six weeks raised insulin resistance in women who typically get sufficient sleep, with a more significant impact on postmenopausal women. The study concentrated on women due to indications that poor sleep may have a more substantial … Read More

Mastering Your Sleep

Jan 22, 2024 · UHN Staff · Cancer

Sleep is a fundamental aspect of our lives, yet for many years, it remained a mysterious and overlooked part of human biology. “Only recently, with the groundbreaking discovery of the molecular mechanisms governing sleep/wake cycles, did we start to truly grasp the importance of this daily activity,” explains Ravi Aysola, … Read More

Newsbriefs: Switching Blood Thinners; Sleep Colder; Hobby Means Happy; Poor Sleep After Menopause

Dec 20, 2023 · Kate Brophy · Cancer

A Switch to New Blood Thinners May Not Suit Frail Elders New blood thinners developed over the last decade have made blood clot prevention less onerous, but a study published in Circulation, Aug. 27, 2023, suggests that switching from stable warfarin (Coumadin®) may not be the best option for frail … Read More

News Briefs January 2024

Dec 20, 2023 · UHN Staff · Cancer

Study Spells Out Differences Between Loneliness and Aloneness While it’s true that being alone is not the same thing as being lonely, the relationship between loneliness and aloneness isn’t always clear. However, in a study published recently in the Journal of Research in Personality, researchers determined that most people don’t … Read More

Quality Sleep Is Vital for Overall Health

Dec 19, 2023 · Orli R. Etingin, M.D. · Cancer

It’s long been known that a good night’s sleep sets the stage for a productive day. Now science is showing us how and why a sufficient amount of quality sleep is essential for overall good health. People who do not sleep well are at higher risk for diabetes, obesity, and … Read More

Sleep Plays a Vital Role in Healthy Brain Function

Dec 19, 2023 · Rochelle Nataloni · Cancer

About one-third of the adult population has insomnia, which refers not just to the inability to fall asleep easily, but to the inability to stay asleep. Add to this the widespread habit of mindlessly scrolling through smartphone and iPad content way past “lights out,” and it’s clear that a good … Read More

Improving Sleep

Nov 29, 2023 · UHN Staff · Cancer

Q: I don’t sleep well and often feel sluggish How can I get better sleep? A: Sleep is essential to health and quality of life. Sleep experts advise at least seven hours per night. To improve sleep, look at your daily routines. For example, it’s best to stop drinking caffeine … Read More

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