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Ask the Doctor: Oversleeping & Brain Health; Alzheimer’s Stages; Depression

Jul 17, 2020 · UHN Staff · Sleep

Q: I can understand that too little sleep is a problem, but I’ve read that oversleeping isn’t healthy for the brain either. Why? A: Like so many things in life, it’s possible to have too much of a good thing—sleep, in this case. While insufficient sleep is a more common … Read More

FAQ: Sleep Study

Jun 15, 2020 · Carrie Adkins-Ali · Sleep

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 · Carrie Adkins-Ali · Sleep

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

Ask Dr. Etingin: Are sleeping pills safe?; Treatment for migraine headaches

Jun 15, 2020 · Orli R. Etingin, M.D. · Sleep

I’ve had trouble falling asleep for the last few weeks. Is it safe to take sleeping pills? For many people, occasional use of over-the-counter (OTC) sleep aids will cause no harm, but for others with certain medical conditions, it’s best to avoid these drugs. Anyone with glaucoma, breathing problems, or … Read More

Improve Your Sleep with These Do-It-Yourself Strategies

May 19, 2020 · Dawn Bialy · Sleep

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 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Sleep

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

Ask the Experts: Sleep Apnea; Barrett’s Esophagus; Inguinal Hernia Treatment

Apr 16, 2020 · UHN Staff · Sleep

Q: I’m sure my wife has sleep apnea—she rouses several times during the night, making choking sounds, and often is tired during the day. She isn’t taking my concerns seriously, so how can I convince her to discuss her symptoms with her doctor? A: You are correct that sleep apnea … Read More

Irregular Sleep Patterns Affect Cognition, Increase Risk of Cardiovascular Events

Apr 16, 2020 · Jay Roland · Sleep

Getting the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep most nights may not be enough to provide your brain and body the kind of sleep necessary for optimal health. Even just a couple of nights a week of insufficient sleep duration can have unwanted health consequences. Likewise, going to sleep … Read More

Do You Have Obstructive Sleep Apnea?

Mar 19, 2020 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Sleep

Research suggests that more than half of adults over age 65 are considered at high risk for obstructive sleep apnea, OSA, and a large percentage of them may not know it. This is especially true for postmenopausal women and for those who are of normal weight because OSA is commonly … Read More

Ask the Experts: Hallucinations and Sleep Disorders; Alkaline Diet; Burning Mouth Syndrome

Mar 19, 2020 · Kate Brophy · Sleep

Q: My wife has begun talking in her sleep. She appears to be having hallucinations she talks to, and if I join in the conversation, she can hear me—but all the while, she is asleep. She has Lewy body dementia, so could this be causing the issue? Or could it … Read More

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