Category Archives: Sleep

What can you do to get better sleep? Poor quality sleep is becoming the norm in America. 70% of adults say they get insufficient sleep at least once per month, while more than 10% report nightly sleep troubles. According to SleepHealth, 50–70 million Americans are affected by sleep-related problems. These problems run deep. A lack ...click here to read more

Exercise may be the key to reducing the risk of sleep apnea, according to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. The study found that increased physical activity is associated with a lower risk of obstructed sleep apnea, a common sleep-related breathing disorder. In the most extensive study to date, researchers ...click here to read more

So much attention gets paid to how long you should sleep. Rarely, however, do we examine the importance of sleep quality. But the truth is if you’re sleeping seven hours a day, or even feel like you are but aren’t, you could be at risk for health trouble. Quality sleep is what you want. Your ...click here to read more

Many people experience sleep problems after heart bypass surgery, but new research shows how exercise could be the solution. Researchers from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) investigated the effect of exercise on both sleep and functional capacity, where they concluded that aerobic exercise is beneficial for getting a good night’s sleep. “Many patients have ...click here to read more

Many people tend to burn the candle at both ends during the week and try to catch up on sleep during the weekends. However, according to a new study from the Hotel Dieu Center of Sleep and Vigilance at the Public Assistance Hospital of Paris, they will still find themselves feeling sleepy come Monday morning. ...click here to read more

Are you groggy and tired even though you think you’ve had a good sleep? If that’s the case, you may have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a common sleep-related breathing problem. It leaves sufferers unconsciously gasping for air during sleep, making it nearly impossible to achieve quality sleep. The condition is associated with high blood ...click here to read more

If you’re a little older and struggling with sleep, you’re not alone. As people get older, they sleep less. Older folks tend to wake up earlier and fall asleep later. But does this signal poor health? It might, according to a new study. Research published in mid-June suggests sleep troubles may play a role in ...click here to read more

Loneliness due to the COVID-19 quarantine has been shown to increase the risk of insomnia in older adults. According to the University of Arizona, the coronavirus has had a profound impact on mental health whether the actual disease has been contracted or not. For the study, a team of University of Arizona psychiatrists and sleep ...click here to read more

Having a restless night’s sleep may not just leave you feeling groggy and tired—it may also be hardening your arteries and leading to inflammation. A new study from University of California, Berkeley has found that disrupted sleep and clogged arteries are pathologically intertwined. Sleep scientists at UC Berkeley have uncovered how fragmented nightly sleep can ...click here to read more

COVID-19 has likely turned your world upside down in more ways than one. If it means you’re now working from home, that could have another unintended consequence: poor sleep. Given the fact that the pandemic and self-isolation can lead to anxiety and sleepless nights, suddenly having your professional life thrust into your home can make ...click here to read more

The COVID-19 virus has made fundamental changes to the way people live their lives. Folks are spending more time indoors; existing anxieties are heightened, and everyone is trying to find information about when we may regain some semblance of a normal life. To help, many have been turning to screens more than they normally would. ...click here to read more

Among the older population, health care professionals are noticing an increase in depression in those who suffer from insomnia. Researchers from John Hopkins recently studied the effects of lack of sleep among seniors and found a relationship to depression and thinking problems. The study, published in the journal Sleep, looked at data from nearly 600 ...click here to read more

Sleep is extremely important for all aspects of health, but a new article reveals how sleep disruption can negatively impact adults with asthma. Published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the study showed how disturbed sleep can increase the risk of an asthma attack and other side effects of the condition. Faith Luyster, ...click here to read more

There are several factors that can contribute to episodic migraine headaches. Lights, a lack of sleep, stress, food, and even lighting can trigger the relentless pounding that has the potential to leave you incapacitated. What’s worse is that the most common treatment, medication, only works about half of the time. Add that on to the ...click here to read more