Sleep

Treating Sleep Disordered Breathing May Protect Cognition

Apr 6, 2016 · · Sleep
A recent study (Neurology, April 15) suggests that older adults who suffer from sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) may be more likely to develop mild cognitive impairment (MCI) at a younger age than those without SDB. MCI is a condition in which memory and thinking impairment is greater than normal age-related changes, … Read More

Ask the Doctor: Melatonin

Apr 6, 2016 · · Sleep
Q. What is melatonin? Is there any proof that taking a melatonin supplement helps with sleep? A. Melatonin is a hormone produced in the brain by the pineal gland. Melatonin synthesis and release is activated by darkness and decreased by light in response to your internal “clock.” This clock also … Read More

Not Sleeping? Natural Remedies May Help

Apr 5, 2016 · · Sleep
It’s a vicious cycle, really: Arthritis sufferers need a full night’s rest to help reduce their pain and fatigue, but those very symptoms can disrupt sleep rhythms. If that wasn’t enough, research has shown that sleep deprivation can lower one’s threshold for pain, making existing discomfort feel even worse. It’s … Read More

Ask the Doctor: Sleep Apnea and Anesthesia

Mar 30, 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

Natural Ways to Help You Sleep

Mar 28, 2016 · · Sleep
Falling and staying asleep can be a struggle at times, but there are some simple strategies that may help you get your 40 winks. Supplement your sleep When it gets dark, the body automatically starts to release melatonin, a hormone which naturally induces sleep. But light, even artificial light, gets … Read More

Treating Sleep Apnea Can Improve Mental Health

Mar 28, 2016 · · Sleep
Obstructive sleep apnea becomes increasingly prevalent in both men and women with age. One in four adults over the age of 65 are estimated to have their sleep cycle disrupted by this disorder. It’s especially worrisome because some people may be unaware of it. “It is one of the most … Read More

You Can Have AFib and Not Know It

Mar 28, 2016 · · Sleep
It’s estimated that nearly 3 million Americans have AFib (atrial fibrillation) and many may not even be aware that they have this condition. AFib is an abnormal heart rhythm in the upper chambers of the heart (atria). It is caused by disordered electrical activity, which results in an irregular and … Read More

Sleep apnea may contribute to brain tissue damage

Mar 28, 2016 · · Sleep
In a small study, UCLA researchers reported that obstructive sleep apnea contributes to a breakdown of the blood-brain barrier. That barrier plays an important role in protecting brain tissue by limiting harmful bacteria, infections and chemicals from reaching the brain. The study appeared in the Journal of Neuroimaging. “We found … Read More

Questions About Melatonin

Mar 28, 2016 · · Sleep
Q. What can you tell me about melatonin and its effects on the body? A. Melatonin is produced by the pineal gland, a small endocrine gland in the brain that has an essential role in regulating your body’s circadian rhythm and sleep cycles. Melatonin synthesis is activated by darkness and … Read More

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