Sleep

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Affects Multiple Systems and Organs

Jul 27, 2016 · · Sleep
How much does sleep affect your overall health? A great deal, according to medical research. Studies have found that a sleep disorder called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is linked with an increased risk of accidents due to fatigue, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, cognitive decline, complications following general anesthesia, and … Read More

Quality Sleep is Key for Good Health

Jul 27, 2016 · · Sleep
Sleep may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about your well-being, but quality sleep is very important to your overall health, including your memory and mood. While many of my patients think of sleep as a passive activity, it is actually very important “rebooting” … Read More

Ask the Experts: Sleep Apnea; Bruising; Thyroid Conditions

Jun 8, 2016 · · Sleep
Q. I need to have an operation, but I suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. Is it safe for me to have a general anesthetic? A. Patients who have sleep apnea have a higher risk of post-operative respiratory complications after receiving a general anesthetic, so your concern is well-founded. OSA occurs … Read More

Newsbriefs: Insomnia; Allergies; Antacids; Think Positively

Apr 19, 2016 · · Sleep
Insomnia Found to Decrease Significantly Among the Elderly Two new studies have disproven the popular notion that as one ages insomnia increases, and that excessive sleep among seniors is linked to poor functional ability. Results of the studies were presented at Sleep 2015, the annual meeting of the Associated Professional … Read More

Get a Good Night’s Sleep

Apr 19, 2016 · · Sleep
Everyone aspires to a good night’s rest, but actually achieving this, both in quality and quantity, can be elusive. Rest—more specifically, healthy sleep—is critical for good health, to replenish and refresh the body’s systems—our organs, muscles, and energy level. Metabolic activity and body temperature both dip during sleep, allowing the … Read More

Contact With Nature May Boost Sleep Quality

Apr 15, 2016 · · Sleep
Achieving healthy sleep that boosts mental and physical health appears to be more likely in individuals who have access to nature. People who are able to visit beaches, parks, and other natural environments report sleeping more soundly, according to the September 2015 issue of Preventive Medicine. Researchers analyzed data from … Read More

Sleep On It: The Power of Daily Naps

Apr 14, 2016 · · Sleep
More than one-half of men and women age 65 and older suffer from some kind of sleep problem, such as trouble falling and staying asleep, waking in the night, or waking too early. Changing sleep patterns are often to blame for poor sleep quality. As we age, we experience more … Read More

Say Good Night to Poor Sleep

Apr 12, 2016 · · Sleep
A good night’s sleep is one of the best gifts you can give your health. And lack of proper slumber can be one of the greatest threats to your health. You may spend one-third of your life asleep, but to ensure the other two-thirds are healthy, you need to enhance … Read More

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