Sleep

Alcohol’s Overhyped Health Benefits

Aug 21, 2020 · · Cancer
Some people feel a drink at the end of a tough day helps them unwind and relax. Others may see a daily glass of red wine as a way to boost heart health. This kind of moderate drinking has been associated in some studies with positive health effects, but causeand- … Read More

FAQ: Sleep Study

Jun 15, 2020 · · Cancer
If your doctor has referred you to a lab for a sleep study, odds are you’re a chronic snorer or have symptoms of sleep apnea, such as temporarily stopping breathing during the night and/or being exhausted and sleepy during the day even if you had a full night of sleep. … Read More

The Apnea-Alzheimer’s Connection

Jun 15, 2020 · · Cancer
Under the cover of darkness, a large swath of Americans suffer from sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), and many don’t even know it. From 30% to 80% of older adults experience multiple apneas—episodes of partial or complete cessation of breathing—throughout the night. Researchers reported in the March issue of JAMA Neurology that … Read More

Improve Your Sleep with These Do-It-Yourself Strategies

May 19, 2020 · · Cancer
A good night’s sleep does more than leave you feeling refreshed in the morning: Sleep is a key component of a healthy lifestyle.  “Sleep is critical; just as you can’t live without breathing, you can’t live without sleep,” says Ana Krieger, MD, medical director of the Weill Cornell Center for … Read More

Newsbriefs: Stimulating Sleep; Blood Tests

May 18, 2020 · · Cancer
Sound and Vibration Stimulate Sleep Many people find it easier to sleep in a car or a train because the vibration and noise “rock” them to sleep. With that in mind, researchers from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia wanted to know if vibratory and auditory stimulation would improve sleep for … Read More

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