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Insomnia may triple risk of heart failure
There is an abundant—and ever-growing—body of evidence that indicates sleep plays an important role in cardiovascular health. Poor sleep is associated with a range of heart problems, including high blood pressure and increased risk of heart attack. Now, new research...
High Fat in the Diet Linked to Daytime Sleepiness
Feeling awake and alert is associated with diets lower in fat, while individuals consuming more fat tend to feel sleepier during the day, a new study has found. The researchers examined healthy, non-obese individuals, suggesting that fat has an impact on alertness separate from weight. A new study suggests that your level of sleepiness or... [Continue Reading]
Zolpidem-related ER visits have increased sharply
There’s more news about complications that can arise from prescription sleep medication: Side effects from a common prescription sleep aid are sending increasing numbers of people to emergency departments. The number of people seeking emergency medical treatment for the adverse...
ADHD or sleep disorder: are we getting it wrong?
Millions of children and adults struggle with symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (A.D.H.D.), a condition marked by problems with concentration, impulse control, organization, and memory. It can be a frustrating and difficult condition, stigmatizing and often isolating for those...
New Sleep Articles Available from April
Explore the latest in new sleep articles available from April. Learn how simple breathing exercises may help you to ease anxiety and improve your insomnia. Discover some of the serious consequences associated with sleep problems in pregnancy, including preeclampsia and gestational diabetes. Show More Summary
Low melatonin level means high risk for diabetes?
Diabetes is one of the most serious health problems in the United States and around the world. According to Centers for Disease Control estimates, 1 in 10 American adults currently has diabetes. And, if the CDC projections are correct, those...
Have you considered a ‘sleep divorce’?
I read this news story with great interest, as it covers a topic I get asked about a lot: whether it’s a good idea for couples to sleep apart to improve their individual sleep. This is an issue that seems...
Exercise gives a big boost to sleep
We all know exercise is good for us. Good for our health, good for our waistlines, good for stress and for our clarity of mind. Exercise is also very—very—good for sleep. Research has shown that exercise can improve sleep, including...
NHL wakes up to sleep problems
The professional sports world appears to be continuing to turn more of its attention to what has been a much-overlooked issue: sleep. This time, it’s the National Hockey League that is addressing sleep problems on several fronts. In response to...
Insomnia increases suicide risk
Insomnia and disturbed sleep are common among people with depression and other mental health problems. Research indicates that people with depression are significantly more likely to experience insomnia symptoms. Insomnia also has been linked to an elevated risk for suicide....
Latest Sleep Articles Available from March
Explore the latest sleep articles published in March. You can learn ways to decrease your anxiety and relieve insomnia. Consider how to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS) with iron supplements. Finally discover why you feel so sleepy after lunch (hint: it's not the food). Show More Summary
Provent Files for Bankrupty, Product Remains Available While Awaiting Acquisition
As an update to a prior blog on the availability of the Provent medical device, I had a chance to speak with Matt Williams who serves as the director of national sales for Ventus Medical, Inc. based in San Jose, California.... Read Full Post
Sleep Apnea Treatment Provent Reportedly Goes Out of Business
For those who have sought treatment of obstructive sleep apnea with the Provent medical device, it seems that this therapy option will no longer be available as the company in San Jose, California has reportedly gone out of business, according to those familiar with its operations.... Read Full Post
Lack of sleep disrupts our genes
Insufficient sleep is related to a range of health problems, from diabetes and cardiovascular disease to depression, poor immune function, and cognitive decline, particularly in later years. For all that we know about the health risks associated with lack of...
Sleep Important For Consolidating Memories After Learning Multiple Tasks
A good night’s sleep may play a key role in cementing our memories of learned tasks, new research suggests. Researchers studying birds as a model system for memory have found that sleep plays a role in memory consolidation after multiple tasks are learned in the same day, with a higher rate of retention after sleeping.... [Continue Reading]
Regular Doctors Can Treat Sleep Apnea As Effectively As Specialized Sleep Centers
A recent study examining the outcomes for patients suffering from sleep apnea has found that treatments can be just as effective when delivered by primary health care providers as by specialized sleep centers. The report suggests that for many patients, seeing a regular doctor with training in sleep disorders, could be sufficient for adequate care.... [Continue Reading]
Insufficient Sleep Can Change Appetite and Lead to Weight Gain
A new study reveals that a lack of sleep can interact with your appetite and lead to weight gain. The interaction between sleep and weight gain is complex, researchers say, and not getting enough hours of shut eye can change how much we eat. Sleeping just five hours a night over a workweek and having... [Continue Reading]
Sleep Problems Precede Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease
New research suggests that sleep troubles are one of the earliest symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, preceding memory loss. Work in animal models of the disease had found that plaques in the brain are linked to disrupted sleep, and a new study in humans has found that those in preclinical phases of the disease have poorer... [Continue Reading]
Exercise and CBT can help chronic fatigue
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a disorder that has long been surrounded by questions and unknowns. CFS is a painful and debilitating illness and the cause is unclear. There is no test to diagnose the condition. CFS is also a chronic...
Less sleep means more calories
Moderation and variety are two important keys to eating well for health. Eating a wide range of foods in moderate amounts are hallmarks of a diet in balance, and great ways to help achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Sleep...
