Category Archives: Sleep

This has been one super hot summer, and it doesn’t seem to be cooling down much, even in the wake of the Labor Day weekend, so it looks like the heat may last a bit longer this year. Although many of us enjoy the summer weather, getting a good night’s sleep seems almost impossible when ...click here to read more

Liver may not be something you think about often, but it’s a very important organ responsible for over 500 different functions! With so much in tow, it really deserves to be taken care of – and to be taken seriously. Your liver has to face many different threats. Alcohol consumption, toxins, poor diet, even extra ...click here to read more

We can’t stress enough the importance of sleep. It is the only time when our body as a whole gets to recharge. Unfortunately, all sorts of sleep problems, from insomnia to sleep apnea, are on the rise, preventing us from getting the quality good night’s sleep we need. Poor sleep can affect the body in ...click here to read more

Obstructive sleep apnea patients with CPAP intolerance may benefit from hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS). Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device is commonly used to treat sleep apnea. A facial mask worn throughout the night, it produced continuous airflow to make sure the person doesn’t stop breathing. Some individuals, however, may be intolerant to CPAP device ...click here to read more

Enlarged uvula can lead to snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. Among normal adults, 45 percent are occasional snorers and 25 percent are habitual snorers. Most commonly seen in males, snoring may be a result of an obstruction, so it should be considered a serious symptom to address with your doctor. There are numerous causes for ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and insomnia linked to depressive symptoms, fatigue, and disability. The findings of the study suggest that addressing sleep issues in rheumatoid arthritis patients may improve depressive symptoms, fatigue, and disability. The study was a cross-sectional examination of the relationship between sleep quality and rheumatoid arthritis, involving 162 rheumatoid arthritis patients. The participants ...click here to read more

Even if you normally get a good night’s sleep, that one night of tossing and turning can really put a damper on your week ahead. Whether you constantly battle to get some shut eye or poor sleep is a rare but still unpleasant occurrence for you, we have a simple solution to your nagging sleep ...click here to read more

Shedding a few extra pounds becomes increasingly difficult as we get older. There are many reasons why we put on weight, including stress, age, lack of activity, and – of course – diet, which plays the largest role in weight management. Considered a growing problem in America, obesity contributes to numerous health problems. When we ...click here to read more

Lack of sleep can greatly increase your risk of a heart attack. Shocked? You shouldn’t be, as lack of sleep has been linked to a number of serious health problems. To fully understand this connection, let’s examine sleep and heart disease, along with ways to boost our health and reduce the risk. The World Health Organization (WHO) ...click here to read more

Schizophrenia symptoms are triggered by sleep deprivation and irregular sleep patterns. If a healthy person goes without sleep for 24 hours, this can trigger symptoms similar to schizophrenia. The researchers from the University of Bonn, Germany, and King’s College in London, U.K., suggest that the findings should be examined further, especially for those who work ...click here to read more

You’ve just enjoyed eight hours of what you believed to be a sound sleep, yet you are still struggling to get out of bed. What gives? Sleep is supposed to energize you and have you feeling refreshed come the morning, yet many of us still have to face the daily struggle of leaving our beds. ...click here to read more

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common after a spinal injury. The study suggests that patients who experienced a spinal injury could benefit from a sleep assessment test to diagnose sleep apnea. The results of the study showed that 77 percent of spinal cord injury patients have symptomatic sleep-disordered breathing and 92 percent have poor sleep ...click here to read more

Obstructive sleep apnea may increase heart failure and mortality in women. Risk factors for both sleep apnea and heart failure do differ between men and women, and it has been unclear whether the effects of sleep apnea on cardiovascular health were the same for both sexes. To establish any differences, researchers evaluated the links among ...click here to read more

Obstructive sleep apnea symptoms in bariatric surgery patients are not visible, according to a sleep disorder study. The researchers at the Rhode Island Hospital found that majority of bariatric surgery patients have clinical obstructive sleep apnea but report fewer symptoms, compared to other sleep disorder patients. Lead researcher Dr. Katherine M. Sharkey said, “Patients with ...click here to read more