Sleep

Ask the Doctor: Insomnia Help; Walking; Shingles Vaccine

Sep 23, 2019 · · Sleep
Q:I fall asleep just fine, but I have a hard time staying asleep, and I feel so fatigued the next morning. What can I do about this? A:The situation you describe sounds like classic insomnia. The Institute of Medicine estimates that this common sleep disorder affects about 30 million Americans. … Read More
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Mindfulness Meditation Can Help Reduce Moderate Sleep Disturbances

Sep 3, 2019 · · Sleep
In older adults with moderate sleep disturbances, mindfulness meditation may improve sleep quality better than sleep hygiene education. In one study, the meditation group had fewer sleep disturbances and fewer symptoms of insomnia and depression and experienced less fatigue. Although further research is needed to see if the findings can … Read More

Inconsistent Sleep Increases Risk of Metabolic Syndrome

Aug 28, 2019 · · Sleep
If you’re not getting the same amount of sleep every night and at the same time every night, you are at risk of metabolic syndrome, in which having three or more medical conditions (high blood pressure or triglycerides, low HDL (good) cholesterol, elevated blood sugar, and abdominal obesity), can increase … Read More

Testing and Treating Sleep Apnea

May 30, 2019 · · Sleep
A growing body of research shows that the amount and quality of your sleep can play a major role in your health. Evidence from many clinical trials has linked obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), one of the most common sleep disorders, with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, hypertension, stroke, and … Read More

Editor’s Note: To Sleep, Perchance to Dream

May 30, 2019 · · Sleep
Good sleep is absolutely essential for good health. We used to think of sleep as a passive activity, but it’s not. Sleep allows our brain to recharge, and is essential for metabolism, mood, and memory. REM sleep, where dreams occur, is the most restorative portion of the cycle. Many studies … Read More

Soften Into Better Sleep

May 29, 2019 · · Sleep
It’s generally agreed that sleep medications are meant to be short-term solutions. Sleep experts recommend several environmental strategies to make your bedroom more conducive for slumber: Keep it dark, quiet, and cool (68 degrees is the commonly suggested temperature). It’s also advised that electronic devices be kept out of the … Read More

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