Category Archives: Sleep

Sleep disorders may impact chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression, according to research findings. Sleep disorders are quite common among kidney disease patients, but their impact on the kidney disease progression has long been unknown. The researchers analyzed data from 432 patients who wore wrist monitors to assess the duration and quality of their sleep. Participants ...click here to read more

Sleep apnea has an immediate impact on blood pressure regulation and deteriorate the circulatory system. The study found six hours of fluctuating oxygen levels associated with sleep apnea can deteriorate a person’s circulatory system. Researcher Glen Foster explained, “While it is well established that sleep apnea is linked to high blood pressure, our study shows ...click here to read more

Dropping those few extra pounds that have miraculously found their way to you may be a real challenge. Sure, as we age, we become less active and maybe our diet isn’t the healthiest out there, but even if you do watch what you eat and exercise regularly, you may still be struggling with weight loss. ...click here to read more

Sleep disorders are a common problem in Alzheimer’s disease. Because sleep is such an important aspect of overall good health, it’s important to find ways of improving sleep in Alzheimer’s patients in order to reduce the risk of other health complications. You may be wondering, why Alzheimer’s disease and sleep disorders coexist. It mainly has ...click here to read more

PTSD-related nightmare treatment may be effective with blood pressure drugs. For the study, the researchers investigated 12 prazosin studies, of which four were randomized controlled trials. Principal investigator of the study Simon Kung explained, “The studies showed the drug was well-tolerated and can take effect rapidly, within days to weeks, and some patients reported a ...click here to read more

You know the feeling of waking up the next day when you haven’t had a good night’s rest. You’re tired, your energy is low, and all you can think about is getting back to bed. If this is a regular occurrence for you, you could be putting your health at risk in the long run. ...click here to read more

Getting a good night’s sleep is important if we want to be productive and happy. Our bodies have been telling us this for years and so have countless sleep studies. Now we’re learning that it’s not just the quality of sleep we get that is vital to our well-being, it’s also the sleep positions we ...click here to read more

Schizophrenia is associated with reduced sleep spindle and sleep abnormality. Senior author of the study Robert Stickgold explained, “One of the most exciting advances in sleep research over the last decade has been the growing understanding of sleep’s causal relationship to psychiatric disorders. Here, we reviewed the evidence that reduced sleep spindle activity predates the ...click here to read more

Sleep is an important part of maintaining overall good health, that’s a given. Lack of proper restorative sleep can lead to fatigue, extra weight, high blood pressure, and many other health issues. Therefore, a good night’s sleep is a must. And now, to max up the benefits of sleep, research has found the best position ...click here to read more

Alzheimer’s disease and dementia progression and onset are linked to chronic sleep disturbances. Study lead Domenico Praticò explained, “The big biological question that we tried to address in this study is whether sleep disturbance is a risk factor to develop Alzheimer’s or is it something that manifests with the disease.” The researchers initially looked at ...click here to read more

Stroke risk and recovery are linked to sleep disorders like insomnia and sleep apnea. Based on study findings, researchers recommend that patients who have experienced a stroke or mini-stroke should be screened for sleep disorders. Study author Dirk M. Hermann said, “Although sleep disorders are common after a stroke, very few stroke patients are tested ...click here to read more

Poor sleep can negatively impact a woman’s heart, especially during menopause. Menopausal women often have trouble sleeping, and researchers suggest this can add to their heart problems, increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke. The researchers found that sleep loss was correlated with greater plaque buildup and thicker artery walls. Lead researcher Rebecca Thurston ...click here to read more

Heart failure and heart attack risk increases in people with insomnia. The study followed 54,279 people aged 20 to 89 years for over 11 years. The researchers found that insomnia sufferers had a three times higher risk of heart failure and heart attack risk compared to those without the symptoms of sleep disorder. Researcher Dr. ...click here to read more

Sleep is an important aspect of health, and you probably know this. This is why you’re so frustrated each night when you’re left tossing and turning instead of enjoying a restful night’s sleep. Lack of sleep doesn’t just leave you tired the next day, it can actually take a serious toll on many aspects of ...click here to read more