Category Archives: Sleep

Many American’s are sleep deprived, and among some of the most affected are police, military, and health care workers. A new study published recently in the Journal of Community Health shows that those who work in critical care have the highest risk of not getting enough sleep. Sleep deprivation is defined as not obtaining adequate total ...click here to read more

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder known to be the source of a variety of health issues. But for those who have not been diagnosed with OSA, they may face an increased risk of health problems. And studies show that medical costs are substantially higher among older adults who go untreated for ...click here to read more

If you’re struggling with poor sleep, it could be a result of sleep apnea. And a fat tongue might be contributing to your condition. That’s right, a fat tongue. Didn’t realize you could have a fat tongue? I hear you. Most people don’t think fat gets in anywhere and everywhere. But it does. Fat can ...click here to read more

Tongue fat may be to blame for those suffering from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), according to a new study by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Until this new research, it had been unclear as to why weight loss was an effective treatment for OSA. Researchers discovered that improvements in sleep apnea ...click here to read more

A missed night’s sleep may be all it takes to increase appetite and make you eat more. Research shows that a loss of sleep can trigger a reward system in the brain that can cause cravings of “bad” foods. Until recently, researchers didn’t know if there was a relationship between everyday sleep loss and the ...click here to read more

Obstructive sleep apnea has been proven to cause various health problems such as chronic heart failure and stroke, but a new study adds elevated nighttime blood pressure to the list. According to research from the University of Missouri School of Medicine, those who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea may be at risk for elevated blood ...click here to read more

If you had a big bowl of pasta and some chocolate cake for dessert, it might explain why you’re having trouble sleeping. Some new research has found a close association between diet and insomnia that might help you answer the perplexing question of why you can’t sleep. Americans eat a lot of “refined” carbs. Stuff ...click here to read more

You’ve heard about the dangers associated with too little sleep, but what about getting too much? It seems crazy, doesn’t it? But like most things, too much can be problematic when it comes to sleep. At least that’s the finding from a new study recently published in Neurology. The study notes a close association between ...click here to read more

Are you comfortable with why you’re here and where you’re headed? If you are, it could lead to a healthier life and boost how you feel every day. A new study reports that people who have found meaning in their lives fare better when it comes to both physical and mental health compared to their ...click here to read more

There is little research on the relationship between migraine headaches and sleep, and the link between the two is not well understood. This is why investigators from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center have conducted the largest prospective study using objective measures of sleep to date to evaluate the relationship between ...click here to read more

New research from the Oregon Research Institute (ORI) and Florida Atlantic University (FAU) suggests there may be a link between prescription drugs for pain, sleep, and frailty in adults aged 65 and older. This study is the first to demonstrate the significant links between the frailty and the drugs, including analgesics and sedatives. Frailty consists ...click here to read more

It’s rich in antioxidants, water, and is associated with improved cognitive function, lower risk for neurodegenerative diseases, better mood, and anti-inflammatory effects. But is coffee healthy? It depends on who you are and what your overall lifestyle looks like. Like any other food or “superfood,” the benefits of coffee are purely contextual. In some cases, ...click here to read more

Deep sleep could have a more significant impact on brain health than previously thought, according to a new study. Researchers say they have found that the deep stages of sleep may give the brain a chance to wash itself free of potentially toxic substances. During sleep, the “slow wave” activity of nerve cells makes room ...click here to read more

Do you know what kills me? When I have a busy day where I’ve learned a lot and follow it up with a crappy sleep. Not only does it guarantee mistakes the next day, but it wipes away my newly acquired knowledge. It’s like some of the words and ideas remain, but there appears to ...click here to read more