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Study: Sleeping Five Hours or Less a Night May Increase Dementia Risk in Older Adults

Apr 21, 2021 · Jay Roland · Sleep

The relationship between sleep and brain health is undeniable, yet many older adults get much less than the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep each night. The reasons for short sleep duration can include chronic pain or medications that cause insomnia, as well as mood disorders, sleep disorders, and … Read More

Fighting Insomnia: Understand the Risks and Benefits of Sleep Medications

Apr 21, 2021 · Jay Roland · Sleep

When sleep eludes you night after night, moodiness, lack of alertness, memory problems, and declining health can follow. If it happens occasionally, you may be able to ignore it without taking any action. But if insomnia becomes an ongoing problem, you may need to become proactive about this essential aspect … Read More

Ask Dr. Etingin: Preventing hair loss from chemotherapy; Sleep apnea and anesthesia

Mar 24, 2021 · Orli R. Etingin, M.D. · Sleep

Is there a cap that can be worn when receiving chemotherapy treatment that can help keep your hair from falling out? You’re probably referring to a device called a “cold cap,” which helps some women keep some or most of their hair during chemotherapy treatment. A cold cap looks similar … Read More

Sleep Apnea Can Harm Your Head and Your Heart

Mar 24, 2021 · Dawn Bialy · Sleep

In recent years, research has shown that a sleep disorder called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is linked with a number of serious health problems. “What we are seeing is that OSA is a condition that affects the function of the entire body. It exposes the body to higher levels of … Read More

Better Sleep Means Better Health

Mar 24, 2021 · Orli R. Etingin, M.D. · Sleep

Sleep is crucial to our health. Lack of sleep is a contributor to mood disorders, depression, heart disease, and obesity, to name a few. Incomplete sleep is also a reason for memory disturbances and attention disorders. As a clinician, I usually start with simple sleep hygiene for my sleep deprived … Read More

Ask the Doctor: Dry Mouth; Sleep Twitches; Fatty Tumors

Feb 23, 2021 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Sleep

Q: My mouth frequently feels dry, and I sometimes have trouble swallowing. What’s causing this? A: There are a number of possibilities, but for many older adults, it may be a medication side effect. There are hundreds of medicines that can cause the salivary glands to make less saliva, for … Read More

Your Brain on Sleep

Feb 23, 2021 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Sleep

All creatures great and small, human and animal, appear so peaceful during sleep. The face is relaxed, and perhaps there’s a murmur or two, or a cute little snort. For the most part, sleep, from the outside, appears to be a process of serene stillness. But inside the brain, there’s … Read More

Why You Need to Sleep Better and How to Do It

Feb 23, 2021 · Kate Brophy · Sleep

When you don’t get a good night’s sleep, you feel tired during the day—but that’s not the only possible side effect. Studies have linked chronic poor sleep to a greater risk of cardiovascular problems, stroke, diabetes, and obesity. “Your body doesn’t switch off while you sleep,” says Mount Sinai geriatrician … Read More

Need Better Sleep? Consider Changing Up Your Food Choices

Feb 23, 2021 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Sleep

We’ve probably all experienced a time when our food choices affected our sleep. Have you ever enjoyed a large (larger than normal) meal and then felt the incredible urge to nap afterwards? What about when the choice to enjoy that extra cup of coffee or tea ended up pushing bedtime … Read More

Newsbriefs: Short Sleep & Fear-Related Memories; Evidence Suggesting Air Pollution Raises Neurological Risks; Study: Age Not a Barrier for People Who Want to Lose Weight

Jan 22, 2021 · Jay Roland · Sleep

Short Sleep Robs People’s Ability to Unlearn Fear-Related Memories Sleep is critical for consolidating memories and maintaining healthy brain function, while sleep interruption or insufficient sleep can interfere with attention, learning, and memory. In a study published recently in the journal Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging, researchers found that … Read More

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