Sleep

Common but Lesser Known Sleep Disorders

Feb 23, 2017 · · Sleep
Most people are familiar with insomnia (the inability to fall or stay asleep), and sleep apnea (a disorder of obstructed breathing that interrupts sleep). These are just two of many sleep disorders that can rob you of needed rest. Quality sleep is essential for good health. We all need our … Read More

Q&A: CPAP Machine; Black Lung; Zika Virus

Feb 22, 2017 · · Sleep
Q. How important is it to regularly clean a CPAP device? I recently started using one, but haven’t cleaned it yet. A. It is important that CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machines are regularly cleaned, since this limits any bacteria buildup within the machine, and also helps to preserve the … Read More

Are You Dreaming of Restful Nights?

Jan 19, 2017 · · Sleep
We need the same amount of sleep in older age as we did in our younger years, but we often don’t get it. Unfortunately, this can cause health problems—as noted in one of our cover stories this month, which looks at new research suggesting that poor sleep as we age … Read More

“Sleep Hygiene” Can Help You Slumber Peacefully

Jan 19, 2017 · · Sleep
Poor sleep predicts disability in older age, according to a recent study (Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, Sept. 14, 2016). Previous research has linked sleep problems to cardiovascular disease, heart attack and heart failure, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, obesity, depression, and cognitive issues. Daytime tiredness due to poor … Read More

Sleep Plays an Important Role in Brain and Body Health

Jan 18, 2017 · · Sleep
Research has shown that how much and how well you sleep has a significant impact on many aspects of your health, including how well your brain functions. For example, a study in the May 2014 issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found an association be-tween sleep duration … Read More

Gender Differences in Sleep Health Need More Study

Jan 17, 2017 · · Sleep
Sleep research must examine sex and gender differences, with more study of sleep-related problems that affect women as well as potential treatments, according to a report by the Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) published in the July 2014 issue of the Journal for Women’s Health. SWHR researchers found that there … Read More

Women Get Sleep Apnea Too: Be Alert for Symptoms

Jan 10, 2017 · · Sleep
Decades ago, heart disease was thought of as a “man’s disease.” Similarly, one of the most common sleep disorders, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), has received a masculine label. OSA affects half as many women as men, but it is far from rare—about six percent of women suffer from this condition. … Read More

Do-It-Yourself Strategies for Improved Sleep

Dec 22, 2016 · · Sleep
Sleep is a key component of a healthy lifestyle; in fact, getting an adequate amount of quality sleep may be as important as following a healthy eating pattern and getting regular exercise. “Sleep is critical; just as you can’t live without breathing, you can’t live without sleep,” says Ana Krieger, … Read More

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