Sleep

Sleep Training—Not Just For Babies

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According to the National Sleep Foundation’s Sleep in America 2018 poll, a majority of adults acknowledge the connection between sleep and personal effectiveness (65%). Surprisingly, only 10% prioritize sleep over other aspects of daily living (hobbies/interests, work, exercise). The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) declared insufficient sleep as an under-recognized … Read More

Apnea Alternatives

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Every year, a growing number of Americans is diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a sleep disorder that causes partial or complete blockages in the airway leading to disrupted sleep and drops in blood oxygen levels. In severe OSA, the sleeper has more than 30 such events every hour, and … Read More

News Briefs: Chronic Sleep Loss & Body Composition; Walnuts & Cholesterol

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Chronic Sleep Loss May Impact Body Composition Studies have found that people who routinely don’t get enough sleep are more likely to be overweight than people who get adequate sleep. Additionally, two recent cohort studies of middle-aged and older community-dwelling adults have found insufficient sleep to be associated with lower … Read More

To Sleep, Perchance to Rest

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Do you have a hard time falling asleep? Do you wake in the middle of the night or too early in the morning? Do you stress out during the day or evening, wondering if this will be the night that you actually get some real sleep? Many seniors struggle with … Read More

You Might Not Need Eight Hours

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Guidelines state that we should sleep about eight hours nightly. But, the key word is “guidelines.” What is right for you may not be the same for your neighbor. “There’s no absolute amount of sleep that everyone should have,” says Paul Macey, PhD, member of the Brain Research Institute at … Read More

Editor’s Note: Sleep: It’s Not a Passive Activity

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Sleep is a key element in health maintenance and overall well-being. Historically, sleep has been thought of as a passive activity, but we now know that quality sleep is very active. It allows our brains and bodies to recharge and reboot; it resets the hormonal clock, too. Apart from just … Read More

Getting Treatment for Sleep Apnea Can Help Protect Your Health

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The amount and quality of your sleep can play a major role in your health. A growing body of research indicates that a sleep disorder called sleep apnea is linked with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, cognitive decline, complications following general anesthesia, accidents due to fatigue, … Read More

Are You Getting Enough Sleep?

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Sleep is a crucial component of good physical and mental health. It helps with memory storage, maintaining a healthy blood pressure, regulating your metabolism, and many other functions. But many people overlook this important aspect of your well-being. In recent years, awareness of sleep’s role in health has grown considerably. … Read More

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