Sleep-related breathing disorders, snoring and sleep apnoea are frequent and well-known disorders in children and adults. However, they have been poorly studied in teenagers so far. Angeles Sánchez-Armengol (Virgen del Rocio University Hospital, Seville, Spain) and colleagues have previously reported sleep-related breathing disorders in 267 teenagers (aged 11-19 years) between 1997 and 2000. Read more ...
Title: Health Tip: Depression in Seniors
Category: Health News
Created: 9/12/2008 2:00:00 AM
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An article published in the September 8 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine finds that older women (age 70 and up) are at an increased risk of experiencing falls if they sleep five hours or less per night compared to older women who sleep more than seven to eight hours per night. Author Katie L. Stone, Ph.D. Read more ...
Research engineers and sleep medicine specialists from two Michigan universities have joined technical and clinical hands to put innovative quantitative analysis, signal-processing technology and computer algorithms to work in the sleep lab. Read more ...
If there's one thing that everyone knows about newborn babies, it's that they don't sleep through the night, and neither do their parents. But in fact, those first six months of life are crucial to developing the regular sleeping and waking patterns, known as circadian rhythms, that a child will need for a healthy future. Some children may start life with the sleep odds stacked against them, though, say University of Michigan sleep experts who study the issue. Read more ...
Biphasic sleep refers to having two split sleep cycles, say from 11 to 3, and then from 6 to 10. This sounds like a strange way to get the sleep we need, but according to some sleep experts, this may be the way it's meant to be. Were we designed to sleep in shifts? Some scientists, including Richard Stevens, an epidemiologist at the University of Connecticut, suggest this may well be the case. Before all the modern inventions, including... Read more ...
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Monday, September 29, 2008
Snoring and Sleep Apnea
Do you snore? Do you have trouble sleeping because your spouse "rattles the walls" with their snoring? Are you are a little overweight and not fully refreshed by your sleep? Do you doze off a lot and just feel like you lack energy during the day? Then maybe the best holiday "gift" you can give yourself or significant other is an evaluation for sleep apnea. Ironically, we haven't really talked much about the most common sleep disorder ... Continue reading ...
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With the hectic lifestyles most of us lead these days, napping has become almost a way of life. Think naps are for sissies? Listen. Even the sports teams are getting into it. "A lot of things may change in the NHL," Scott Mellanby of the Atlanta Thrashers says, "but not naps. It's just a part of being a hockey player." One complaint from participants in the Olympics is sleep deprivation. With jet lag and getting... Continue reading ...
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Let us continue talking about pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). We have covered its background and complications, now its time for us to talk a little about treatment. As we explained in previous blogs, as opposed to adults where OSA is most often related to being overweight, in otherwise healthy kids the most common cause of OSA is enlarged tonsils and adenoids (glands located at the exit of the nose canal as it... Continue reading ...
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With the hectic lifestyles most of us lead these days, napping has become almost a way of life. Think naps are for sissies? Listen. Even the sports teams are getting into it. "A lot of things may change in the NHL," Scott Mellanby of the Atlanta Thrashers says, "but not naps. It's just a part of being a hockey player." One complaint from participants in the Olympics is sleep deprivation. With jet lag and getting... Continue reading ...
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Let us continue talking about pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). We have covered its background and complications, now its time for us to talk a little about treatment. As we explained in previous blogs, as opposed to adults where OSA is most often related to being overweight, in otherwise healthy kids the most common cause of OSA is enlarged tonsils and adenoids (glands located at the exit of the nose canal as it... Continue reading ...
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Sunday, September 28, 2008
Hypnosis Cuts Hot Flashes for Breast Cancer Survivors
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Sleep and Accelerated Aging
Do you know how a lack of sleep effects the aging process? Read on to learn more about how sleep deprivation causes accelerated aging. Continue reading ...
Having trouble getting your kids to sleep through the night? Read advice for keeping your child healthy by encouraging sleeping all night. Continue reading ...
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is the most common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Except for tracheotomy, it is also the most effective treatment for OSA. CPAP is basically a computerized air pump that delivers pressurized air through a hose and then through a nasal interface into the patient's throat. The pressurized air splints open the upper airways, preventing the airflow pauses (apneas) and airflow... Continue reading ...
I wanted to get back to your sleep questions. Please see my disclaimer on last blog. These questions and answers are meant to be educational and not to be used to replace your own physician. Question: REM Behavior disorder (RBD) sounds interesting. What if the person, in this case a nine year old child is somewhat awake or walking about and talking, is that related to RBD? I'm 29... Continue reading ...
I’d like to continue on the topic of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children. As we mentioned OSA is the repetitive stopping of breathing due to an obstruction in the child’s airway. OSA can occur in children of all ages, but is probably more common in pre-school children. As we explained, in most children the main reason for their OSA is not obesity, which is the main risk factor in the adult population... Continue reading ...
Having trouble getting your kids to sleep through the night? Read advice for keeping your child healthy by encouraging sleeping all night. Continue reading ...
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is the most common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Except for tracheotomy, it is also the most effective treatment for OSA. CPAP is basically a computerized air pump that delivers pressurized air through a hose and then through a nasal interface into the patient's throat. The pressurized air splints open the upper airways, preventing the airflow pauses (apneas) and airflow... Continue reading ...
I wanted to get back to your sleep questions. Please see my disclaimer on last blog. These questions and answers are meant to be educational and not to be used to replace your own physician. Question: REM Behavior disorder (RBD) sounds interesting. What if the person, in this case a nine year old child is somewhat awake or walking about and talking, is that related to RBD? I'm 29... Continue reading ...
I’d like to continue on the topic of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children. As we mentioned OSA is the repetitive stopping of breathing due to an obstruction in the child’s airway. OSA can occur in children of all ages, but is probably more common in pre-school children. As we explained, in most children the main reason for their OSA is not obesity, which is the main risk factor in the adult population... Continue reading ...
Saturday, September 27, 2008
New 2008 Sleep Poll Won't Change Anything
New 2008 Sleep Poll Won't Change Anything
Olympics Got Your Sleep?
Got Sleep Apnea? Go Green, as in Green Tea
Apnea may help elderly live longer
Researchers now think that elderly people who have sleep apnea may not have a higher risk of death, contradictory to previous theories.
Splitting the Sleep Cycle
Biphasic sleep refers to having two split sleep cycles, say from 11 to 3, and then from 6 to 10. This sounds like a strange way to get the sleep we need, but according to some sleep experts, this may be the way it's meant to be. Were we designed to sleep in shifts? Some scientists, including Richard Stevens, an epidemiologist at the University of Connecticut, suggest this may well be the case. Before all the modern inventions, including...
Olympics Got Your Sleep?
Got Sleep Apnea? Go Green, as in Green Tea
Apnea may help elderly live longer
Researchers now think that elderly people who have sleep apnea may not have a higher risk of death, contradictory to previous theories.
Splitting the Sleep Cycle
Biphasic sleep refers to having two split sleep cycles, say from 11 to 3, and then from 6 to 10. This sounds like a strange way to get the sleep we need, but according to some sleep experts, this may be the way it's meant to be. Were we designed to sleep in shifts? Some scientists, including Richard Stevens, an epidemiologist at the University of Connecticut, suggest this may well be the case. Before all the modern inventions, including...
Friday, September 26, 2008
Higher Levels Of Depression Experienced By ENT/Sleep Apnea Patients
Higher Levels Of Depression Experienced By ENT/Sleep Apnea Patients
Patients who experience a range of ear, nose, and throat-related health problems exhibited a greater prevalence of depression than is observed in the general population, says new research presented at the 2008 American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO in Chicago, IL. In any given one-year period, approximately 9.5 percent of the population, or about 18.8 million American adults suffer from a depressive illness.
LUNESTA(R) Next-Day Function And Discontinuation Data From A Long-Term 12-Week Study In Elderly Patients Presented At ECNP
Sepracor Inc. (Nasdaq: SEPR) announced the presentation of LUNESTA ® brand eszopiclone Phase IV study data at the 21st European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP) Congress in Barcelona. The poster presentations reflected results from a 12-week, double-blind, randomized safety and efficacy study of 388 elderly patients (65-85 years of age) who were administered either LUNESTA 2 mg or placebo nightly.
Daily pill may heal hand eczema
The vitamin A-based drug worked for over half of the adults in a recent study.
Heavy snoring may be stroke risk factor
Heavy snoring is associated with plaque build-up or "atherosclerosis" in the carotid arteries in the neck that supply blood to the brain and, therefore, may be a risk factor for stroke, according to findings in the journal Sleep.
Connection Between A Mother's Mood And Her Baby's Sleep
If there's one thing that everyone knows about newborn babies, it's that they don't sleep through the night, and neither do their parents. But in fact, those first six months of life are crucial to developing the regular sleeping and waking patterns, known as circadian rhythms, that a child will need for a healthy future. Some children may start life with the sleep odds stacked against them, though, say University of Michigan sleep experts who study the issue.
Virus is passed from parent to child in the DNA
A virus that causes a universal childhood infection is often passed from parent to child at birth, not in the blood but in the DNA, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday.
A Link Between Staphylococcus Infection And SIDS
A new study published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood suggests that Staphylococcus aureus and other bacterial infections may have been overlooked as possible causes of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). In 2006, a paper written by Morris et al. found that a pure growth of a pathogen in blood or CSF was a potential contributing factor to death for people at all ages.
Patients who experience a range of ear, nose, and throat-related health problems exhibited a greater prevalence of depression than is observed in the general population, says new research presented at the 2008 American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO in Chicago, IL. In any given one-year period, approximately 9.5 percent of the population, or about 18.8 million American adults suffer from a depressive illness.
LUNESTA(R) Next-Day Function And Discontinuation Data From A Long-Term 12-Week Study In Elderly Patients Presented At ECNP
Sepracor Inc. (Nasdaq: SEPR) announced the presentation of LUNESTA ® brand eszopiclone Phase IV study data at the 21st European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP) Congress in Barcelona. The poster presentations reflected results from a 12-week, double-blind, randomized safety and efficacy study of 388 elderly patients (65-85 years of age) who were administered either LUNESTA 2 mg or placebo nightly.
Daily pill may heal hand eczema
The vitamin A-based drug worked for over half of the adults in a recent study.
Heavy snoring may be stroke risk factor
Heavy snoring is associated with plaque build-up or "atherosclerosis" in the carotid arteries in the neck that supply blood to the brain and, therefore, may be a risk factor for stroke, according to findings in the journal Sleep.
Connection Between A Mother's Mood And Her Baby's Sleep
If there's one thing that everyone knows about newborn babies, it's that they don't sleep through the night, and neither do their parents. But in fact, those first six months of life are crucial to developing the regular sleeping and waking patterns, known as circadian rhythms, that a child will need for a healthy future. Some children may start life with the sleep odds stacked against them, though, say University of Michigan sleep experts who study the issue.
Virus is passed from parent to child in the DNA
A virus that causes a universal childhood infection is often passed from parent to child at birth, not in the blood but in the DNA, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday.
A Link Between Staphylococcus Infection And SIDS
A new study published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood suggests that Staphylococcus aureus and other bacterial infections may have been overlooked as possible causes of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). In 2006, a paper written by Morris et al. found that a pure growth of a pathogen in blood or CSF was a potential contributing factor to death for people at all ages.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Coping with Nocturnal Eating
Sleep eating, also known as nocturnal eating syndrome, is a disorder that causes people to eat while they sleep. Keep reading to learn about sleep eating. More at...
For sufferers of sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction (ED) is often part of the package. New research indicates that ED in cases of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) may be linked to the chronic intermittent hypoxia-oxygen deprivation- (CIH) that patients with OSAS experience during episodes of obstructed breathing. More at...
Sexsomnia, also known as sexsleep or sleep sex, is a parasomnia that causes a person to have sex while sleeping. Learn more about sexsomnia. More at...
Lack of sleep, namely insomnia and related disorders, has unique symptoms, causes and treatments. Keep reading to leanr more about the causes and effects of lack of sleep. More at...
Even as more and more people in the United States are diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), there remains a disconnect as to who can benefit from corrective surgery. Leading experts in the field of sleep medicine attempted to answer the question of who could benefit from surgery, during a moderated discussion at the 2008 American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO, in Chicago, IL. More at...
For sufferers of sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction (ED) is often part of the package. New research indicates that ED in cases of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) may be linked to the chronic intermittent hypoxia-oxygen deprivation- (CIH) that patients with OSAS experience during episodes of obstructed breathing. More at...
Sexsomnia, also known as sexsleep or sleep sex, is a parasomnia that causes a person to have sex while sleeping. Learn more about sexsomnia. More at...
Lack of sleep, namely insomnia and related disorders, has unique symptoms, causes and treatments. Keep reading to leanr more about the causes and effects of lack of sleep. More at...
Even as more and more people in the United States are diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), there remains a disconnect as to who can benefit from corrective surgery. Leading experts in the field of sleep medicine attempted to answer the question of who could benefit from surgery, during a moderated discussion at the 2008 American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO, in Chicago, IL. More at...
Sleeping with your "Furry" Friend
Sleeping with your "Furry" Friend
Don't get me wrong. I love animals. I have two cats, and I'd be lost without them. However, All Headline News (AHN) tells us that: "Children who are exposed to pet dogs, cats or other furry friends at home can develop problem snoring when they grow up, a new study has revealed." Heavy snoring can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and may be the harbinger of sleep apnea. Lisa Shives, MD, medical director of Northshore...
Rockabye Baby - Pregnancy
We all know, I'm sure, the effects of sleep deprivation, the damage a lack of sleep can do to the body, both mental and physical. When it comes to sleep deprivation, parents, and in particular, mothers, are high on the list. Babies sleep - well, like babies. The problem is, babies and toddlers may not be on the same sleep schedule as adults. But the sleep deprivation begins months before baby comes into the world. During the...
Splitting the Sleep Cycle
Biphasic sleep refers to having two split sleep cycles, say from 11 to 3, and then from 6 to 10. This sounds like a strange way to get the sleep we need, but according to some sleep experts, this may be the way it's meant to be. Were we designed to sleep in shifts? Some scientists, including Richard Stevens, an epidemiologist at the University of Connecticut, suggest this may well be the case. Before all the modern inventions, including...
Sleep woes linked to fibromyalgia
U.S. researchers say they can distinguish people who suffer from fibromyalgia from those who don't have the condition by taking measurements during their sleep.
New restless leg med submitted to FDA
GlaxoSmithKline and XenoPort, Inc. have submitted Solzira to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of moderate-to-severe Restless Legs Syndrome.
Don't get me wrong. I love animals. I have two cats, and I'd be lost without them. However, All Headline News (AHN) tells us that: "Children who are exposed to pet dogs, cats or other furry friends at home can develop problem snoring when they grow up, a new study has revealed." Heavy snoring can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and may be the harbinger of sleep apnea. Lisa Shives, MD, medical director of Northshore...
Rockabye Baby - Pregnancy
We all know, I'm sure, the effects of sleep deprivation, the damage a lack of sleep can do to the body, both mental and physical. When it comes to sleep deprivation, parents, and in particular, mothers, are high on the list. Babies sleep - well, like babies. The problem is, babies and toddlers may not be on the same sleep schedule as adults. But the sleep deprivation begins months before baby comes into the world. During the...
Splitting the Sleep Cycle
Biphasic sleep refers to having two split sleep cycles, say from 11 to 3, and then from 6 to 10. This sounds like a strange way to get the sleep we need, but according to some sleep experts, this may be the way it's meant to be. Were we designed to sleep in shifts? Some scientists, including Richard Stevens, an epidemiologist at the University of Connecticut, suggest this may well be the case. Before all the modern inventions, including...
Sleep woes linked to fibromyalgia
U.S. researchers say they can distinguish people who suffer from fibromyalgia from those who don't have the condition by taking measurements during their sleep.
New restless leg med submitted to FDA
GlaxoSmithKline and XenoPort, Inc. have submitted Solzira to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of moderate-to-severe Restless Legs Syndrome.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Pediatric OSA Treatment
Let us continue talking about pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). We have covered its background and complications, now its time for us to talk a little about treatment. As we explained in previous blogs, as opposed to adults where OSA is most often related to being overweight, in otherwise healthy kids the most common cause of OSA is enlarged tonsils and adenoids (glands located at the exit of the nose canal as it... Complete news at...
Title: Health Tip: Depression in Seniors
Category: Health News
Created: 9/12/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/12/2008 Complete news at...
Do you snore? Do you have trouble sleeping because your spouse "rattles the walls" with their snoring? Are you are a little overweight and not fully refreshed by your sleep? Do you doze off a lot and just feel like you lack energy during the day? Then maybe the best holiday "gift" you can give yourself or significant other is an evaluation for sleep apnea. Ironically, we haven't really talked much about the most common sleep disorder ... Complete news at...
We have already discussed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in the adult, but have not spent much time on OSA in the pediatric age group, which despite also causing breathing to stop during sleep, can have different consequences, is often treated differently, and consequently is a very different disease. Unfortunately pediatric OSA is often overlooked as a problem, and can lead to serious health problems. As is the case in an adult... Complete news at...
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is the most common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Except for tracheotomy, it is also the most effective treatment for OSA. CPAP is basically a computerized air pump that delivers pressurized air through a hose and then through a nasal interface into the patient's throat. The pressurized air splints open the upper airways, preventing the airflow pauses (apneas) and airflow... Complete news at...
Title: Fall Risk Higher in Older Women Who Sleep Less
Category: Health News
Created: 9/9/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/9/2008 Complete news at...
I’d like to continue on the topic of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children. As we mentioned OSA is the repetitive stopping of breathing due to an obstruction in the child’s airway. OSA can occur in children of all ages, but is probably more common in pre-school children. As we explained, in most children the main reason for their OSA is not obesity, which is the main risk factor in the adult population... Complete news at...
Today let's focus on other health effects of sleep deprivation on the body. It should be noted that much of the research in this area is evolving and we are constantly learning more about the bad effects of sleep loss. High Blood Pressure (and possibly diabetes and heart disease?) The body senses sleep loss as a “stress-inducing” state, which raises levels of stress hormones such as adrenaline and other similar body transmitters... Complete news at...
Title: Health Tip: Depression in Seniors
Category: Health News
Created: 9/12/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/12/2008 Complete news at...
Do you snore? Do you have trouble sleeping because your spouse "rattles the walls" with their snoring? Are you are a little overweight and not fully refreshed by your sleep? Do you doze off a lot and just feel like you lack energy during the day? Then maybe the best holiday "gift" you can give yourself or significant other is an evaluation for sleep apnea. Ironically, we haven't really talked much about the most common sleep disorder ... Complete news at...
We have already discussed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in the adult, but have not spent much time on OSA in the pediatric age group, which despite also causing breathing to stop during sleep, can have different consequences, is often treated differently, and consequently is a very different disease. Unfortunately pediatric OSA is often overlooked as a problem, and can lead to serious health problems. As is the case in an adult... Complete news at...
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is the most common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Except for tracheotomy, it is also the most effective treatment for OSA. CPAP is basically a computerized air pump that delivers pressurized air through a hose and then through a nasal interface into the patient's throat. The pressurized air splints open the upper airways, preventing the airflow pauses (apneas) and airflow... Complete news at...
Title: Fall Risk Higher in Older Women Who Sleep Less
Category: Health News
Created: 9/9/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/9/2008 Complete news at...
I’d like to continue on the topic of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children. As we mentioned OSA is the repetitive stopping of breathing due to an obstruction in the child’s airway. OSA can occur in children of all ages, but is probably more common in pre-school children. As we explained, in most children the main reason for their OSA is not obesity, which is the main risk factor in the adult population... Complete news at...
Today let's focus on other health effects of sleep deprivation on the body. It should be noted that much of the research in this area is evolving and we are constantly learning more about the bad effects of sleep loss. High Blood Pressure (and possibly diabetes and heart disease?) The body senses sleep loss as a “stress-inducing” state, which raises levels of stress hormones such as adrenaline and other similar body transmitters... Complete news at...
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is an effective treatment for most cases of primary insomnia, and for selected cases of secondary insomnia. There are a variety of behavioral and psychological treatments that comprise CBT-I, including stimulus control therapy, relaxation training, biofeedback, paradoxical intention, sleep restriction therapy, sleep hygiene education, and cognitive therapy. Usually several of these treatments are... Continue reading ...
Sleep deprivation in college students is serious, not only to students' health but also to their studies. Keep reading to learn about the effects of sleep deprivation on college students. Continue reading ...
Do you suffer from night sweats? Learn more about the causes of and reason for night sweats. Continue reading ...
Chronic fatigue syndrome, also called CFS, can be a debilitating condition. Keep reading to learn about treatments for and symptoms of CFS. Continue reading ...
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The causes of sleep deprivation vary widely, ranging from medical conditions to the medications you take to your lifestyle habits. Keep reading to learn more about the causes of sleep deprivation and various sleep disorders. Continue reading ...
Teeth grinding can occur when people are asleep or awake. Keep reading to find out about preventing teeth grinding, including using a night guard or mouth guard. Continue reading ...
Sleep deprivation in college students is serious, not only to students' health but also to their studies. Keep reading to learn about the effects of sleep deprivation on college students. Continue reading ...
Do you suffer from night sweats? Learn more about the causes of and reason for night sweats. Continue reading ...
Chronic fatigue syndrome, also called CFS, can be a debilitating condition. Keep reading to learn about treatments for and symptoms of CFS. Continue reading ...
Continue reading ...
The causes of sleep deprivation vary widely, ranging from medical conditions to the medications you take to your lifestyle habits. Keep reading to learn more about the causes of sleep deprivation and various sleep disorders. Continue reading ...
Teeth grinding can occur when people are asleep or awake. Keep reading to find out about preventing teeth grinding, including using a night guard or mouth guard. Continue reading ...
Sleep Therapy Restores Brain Function in Insomniacs
Sleep Therapy Restores Brain Function in Insomniacs
Title: Sleep Therapy Restores Brain Function in Insomniacs
Category: Health News
Created: 9/5/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/5/2008
Medical Conditions that Interfere with Sleep
Certain medical conditions can interfere with sleep. Keep reading to learn how medical conditions, such as stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTS, ADHD and asthma, affect sleep.
Your Sleep Questions Answered: Part 2
I wanted to get back to your sleep questions. Please see my disclaimer on last blog. These questions and answers are meant to be educational and not to be used to replace your own physician. Question: REM Behavior disorder (RBD) sounds interesting. What if the person, in this case a nine year old child is somewhat awake or walking about and talking, is that related to RBD? I'm 29...
Causes of Sleep Deprivation
The causes of sleep deprivation vary widely, ranging from medical conditions to the medications you take to your lifestyle habits. Keep reading to learn more about the causes of sleep deprivation and various sleep disorders.
Treatment for Sleep Disorders
Treatment for sleep deprivation varies according to the cause of your sleep disorder. Keep reading to learn more about sleep diaries, hypnosis, surgery and other methods of treatment for sleep disorders.
Alternative Sleep Patterns: Polyphasic Sleep, the Da Vinci Sleep Cycle and Uberman Sleep
Alternative sleep patterns, such as the Da Vinci sleep cycle, polyphasic sleep and uberman sleep alter the sleep cycle. Keep reading to learn about polyphasic sleep.
Seeking Medical Care for Sleep Problems
When should you seek medical attention for your sleep problems? Read on to learn more about seeking medical care.
Changes in Seniors' Sleep Patterns Need Attention
Title: Changes in Seniors' Sleep Patterns Need Attention
Category: Health News
Created: 9/14/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/15/2008
Title: Sleep Therapy Restores Brain Function in Insomniacs
Category: Health News
Created: 9/5/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/5/2008
Medical Conditions that Interfere with Sleep
Certain medical conditions can interfere with sleep. Keep reading to learn how medical conditions, such as stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTS, ADHD and asthma, affect sleep.
Your Sleep Questions Answered: Part 2
I wanted to get back to your sleep questions. Please see my disclaimer on last blog. These questions and answers are meant to be educational and not to be used to replace your own physician. Question: REM Behavior disorder (RBD) sounds interesting. What if the person, in this case a nine year old child is somewhat awake or walking about and talking, is that related to RBD? I'm 29...
Causes of Sleep Deprivation
The causes of sleep deprivation vary widely, ranging from medical conditions to the medications you take to your lifestyle habits. Keep reading to learn more about the causes of sleep deprivation and various sleep disorders.
Treatment for Sleep Disorders
Treatment for sleep deprivation varies according to the cause of your sleep disorder. Keep reading to learn more about sleep diaries, hypnosis, surgery and other methods of treatment for sleep disorders.
Alternative Sleep Patterns: Polyphasic Sleep, the Da Vinci Sleep Cycle and Uberman Sleep
Alternative sleep patterns, such as the Da Vinci sleep cycle, polyphasic sleep and uberman sleep alter the sleep cycle. Keep reading to learn about polyphasic sleep.
Seeking Medical Care for Sleep Problems
When should you seek medical attention for your sleep problems? Read on to learn more about seeking medical care.
Changes in Seniors' Sleep Patterns Need Attention
Title: Changes in Seniors' Sleep Patterns Need Attention
Category: Health News
Created: 9/14/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/15/2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
Virus is passed from parent to child in the DNA
Virus is passed from parent to child in the DNA
A virus that causes a universal childhood infection is often passed from parent to child at birth, not in the blood but in the DNA, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday.
Sleep Apnea May Spur Erectile Dysfunction
Title: Sleep Apnea May Spur Erectile Dysfunction
Category: Health News
Created: 9/15/2008
Last Editorial Review: 9/15/2008
Daytime Sleeping Linked to Poor Recovery in Older Patients
Title: Daytime Sleeping Linked to Poor Recovery in Older Patients
Category: Health News
Created: 9/2/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/2/2008
Non-profit offers to replace CPAPs lost in disasters
The non-profit group Awake in America is offering to help sleep apnea patients who lost CPAP machines due to natural disasters.
Heavy snoring may be stroke risk factor
Heavy snoring is associated with plaque build-up or "atherosclerosis" in the carotid arteries in the neck that supply blood to the brain and, therefore, may be a risk factor for stroke, according to findings in the journal Sleep.
Sleepy Drivers Are Dangerous Drivers
Title: Sleepy Drivers Are Dangerous Drivers
Category: Health News
Created: 8/31/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/2/2008
A virus that causes a universal childhood infection is often passed from parent to child at birth, not in the blood but in the DNA, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday.
Sleep Apnea May Spur Erectile Dysfunction
Title: Sleep Apnea May Spur Erectile Dysfunction
Category: Health News
Created: 9/15/2008
Last Editorial Review: 9/15/2008
Daytime Sleeping Linked to Poor Recovery in Older Patients
Title: Daytime Sleeping Linked to Poor Recovery in Older Patients
Category: Health News
Created: 9/2/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/2/2008
Non-profit offers to replace CPAPs lost in disasters
The non-profit group Awake in America is offering to help sleep apnea patients who lost CPAP machines due to natural disasters.
Heavy snoring may be stroke risk factor
Heavy snoring is associated with plaque build-up or "atherosclerosis" in the carotid arteries in the neck that supply blood to the brain and, therefore, may be a risk factor for stroke, according to findings in the journal Sleep.
Sleepy Drivers Are Dangerous Drivers
Title: Sleepy Drivers Are Dangerous Drivers
Category: Health News
Created: 8/31/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/2/2008
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Seeking Medical Care for Sleep Problems
Seeking Medical Care for Sleep Problems
When should you seek medical attention for your sleep problems? Read on to learn more about seeking medical care.
Coping with Nocturnal Eating
Sleep eating, also known as nocturnal eating syndrome, is a disorder that causes people to eat while they sleep. Keep reading to learn about sleep eating.
Alternative Sleep Patterns: Polyphasic Sleep, the Da Vinci Sleep Cycle and Uberman Sleep
Alternative sleep patterns, such as the Da Vinci sleep cycle, polyphasic sleep and uberman sleep alter the sleep cycle. Keep reading to learn about polyphasic sleep.
The Inability To Detect Changes In Skin Temperature May Contribute To The Poor Sleep Of Older Adults Who Have Insomnia
A study in the Sept. 1 issue of the journal Sleep shows that the subjective interpretation of temperature change is decreased in older adults, particularly those who suffer from insomnia. The study is the first to find pronounced attenuation of subjective thermosensitivity in elderly insomniacs within the small range of normal bed temperatures.
Awake In America Replaces Equipment To Treat Sleep Apnea Lost In Hurricane Ike
While victims of Hurricane Ike who have been diagnosed with sleep apnea need not worry about the many delays in replacing expensive durable medical equipment thanks to a disaster relief program operated by Awake In America, a national non-profit organization (501c3), based in Philadelphia, PA.
When should you seek medical attention for your sleep problems? Read on to learn more about seeking medical care.
Coping with Nocturnal Eating
Sleep eating, also known as nocturnal eating syndrome, is a disorder that causes people to eat while they sleep. Keep reading to learn about sleep eating.
Alternative Sleep Patterns: Polyphasic Sleep, the Da Vinci Sleep Cycle and Uberman Sleep
Alternative sleep patterns, such as the Da Vinci sleep cycle, polyphasic sleep and uberman sleep alter the sleep cycle. Keep reading to learn about polyphasic sleep.
The Inability To Detect Changes In Skin Temperature May Contribute To The Poor Sleep Of Older Adults Who Have Insomnia
A study in the Sept. 1 issue of the journal Sleep shows that the subjective interpretation of temperature change is decreased in older adults, particularly those who suffer from insomnia. The study is the first to find pronounced attenuation of subjective thermosensitivity in elderly insomniacs within the small range of normal bed temperatures.
Awake In America Replaces Equipment To Treat Sleep Apnea Lost In Hurricane Ike
While victims of Hurricane Ike who have been diagnosed with sleep apnea need not worry about the many delays in replacing expensive durable medical equipment thanks to a disaster relief program operated by Awake In America, a national non-profit organization (501c3), based in Philadelphia, PA.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Narcolepsy Treatment
Narcolepsy and hypersomnia greatly impact those who suffer from them. Keep reading to learn about narcolepsy treatments, including using antidepressants, modafinial and xyrem. Read more ...
While victims of Hurricane Ike who have been diagnosed with sleep apnea need not worry about the many delays in replacing expensive durable medical equipment thanks to a disaster relief program operated by Awake In America, a national non-profit organization (501c3), based in Philadelphia, PA. Read more ...
Disrupted sleep, in the form of restless leg syndrome (RLS), periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD), sleep apnea and delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS), are serious disorders that can damage your health. Learn more on the causes of disrupted sleep. Read more ...
A study has found that a predisposition to adult snoring can be established very early in life. The research published in BioMed Central's open access journal Respiratory Research describes possible childhood risk factors, including exposure to animals, early! respiratory or ear infections and growing up in a large family. Read more ...
Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep has unique characteristics. Learn more about REM, the types of REM sleep,REM sleep behavior disorders and REM characteristics. Read more ...
Common sleep problems, aging problems and memory problems are all connected. Keep reading to learn about the physical and psychological effects of aging and sleep problems. Read more ...
While victims of Hurricane Ike who have been diagnosed with sleep apnea need not worry about the many delays in replacing expensive durable medical equipment thanks to a disaster relief program operated by Awake In America, a national non-profit organization (501c3), based in Philadelphia, PA. Read more ...
Disrupted sleep, in the form of restless leg syndrome (RLS), periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD), sleep apnea and delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS), are serious disorders that can damage your health. Learn more on the causes of disrupted sleep. Read more ...
A study has found that a predisposition to adult snoring can be established very early in life. The research published in BioMed Central's open access journal Respiratory Research describes possible childhood risk factors, including exposure to animals, early! respiratory or ear infections and growing up in a large family. Read more ...
Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep has unique characteristics. Learn more about REM, the types of REM sleep,REM sleep behavior disorders and REM characteristics. Read more ...
Common sleep problems, aging problems and memory problems are all connected. Keep reading to learn about the physical and psychological effects of aging and sleep problems. Read more ...
Poor teen sleep habits may raise blood pressure
Poor teen sleep habits may raise blood pressure
Teenagers who don't sleep well or long enough may be at increased risk for developing high blood pressure (also called hypertension), which could herald heart disease later on, according to a study published today.
Health Tip: Sleep Positions While You're Pregnant
Suggestions for more comfortable rest
Lack of Sleep and Weight Gain: Is There a Connection?
Weight gain can sometimes be attributed to a lack of sleep. Keep reading to find out how lack of sleep and sleep apnea can contribute to weight gain.
Coping with Nocturnal Eating
Sleep eating, also known as nocturnal eating syndrome, is a disorder that causes people to eat while they sleep. Keep reading to learn about sleep eating.
Pediatric OSA Treatment
Let us continue talking about pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). We have covered its background and complications, now its time for us to talk a little about treatment. As we explained in previous blogs, as opposed to adults where OSA is most often related to being overweight, in otherwise healthy kids the most common cause of OSA is enlarged tonsils and adenoids (glands located at the exit of the nose canal as it...
Sleep and Accelerated Aging
Do you know how a lack of sleep effects the aging process? Read on to learn more about how sleep deprivation causes accelerated aging.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children
We have already discussed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in the adult, but have not spent much time on OSA in the pediatric age group, which despite also causing breathing to stop during sleep, can have different consequences, is often treated differently, and consequently is a very different disease. Unfortunately pediatric OSA is often overlooked as a problem, and can lead to serious health problems. As is the case in an adult...
Quality Sleep and Exercise
Exercise and quality sleep go hand in hand. Keep reading to learn how you can exercise during the day to get more quality sleep time.
Teenagers who don't sleep well or long enough may be at increased risk for developing high blood pressure (also called hypertension), which could herald heart disease later on, according to a study published today.
Health Tip: Sleep Positions While You're Pregnant
Suggestions for more comfortable rest
Lack of Sleep and Weight Gain: Is There a Connection?
Weight gain can sometimes be attributed to a lack of sleep. Keep reading to find out how lack of sleep and sleep apnea can contribute to weight gain.
Coping with Nocturnal Eating
Sleep eating, also known as nocturnal eating syndrome, is a disorder that causes people to eat while they sleep. Keep reading to learn about sleep eating.
Pediatric OSA Treatment
Let us continue talking about pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). We have covered its background and complications, now its time for us to talk a little about treatment. As we explained in previous blogs, as opposed to adults where OSA is most often related to being overweight, in otherwise healthy kids the most common cause of OSA is enlarged tonsils and adenoids (glands located at the exit of the nose canal as it...
Sleep and Accelerated Aging
Do you know how a lack of sleep effects the aging process? Read on to learn more about how sleep deprivation causes accelerated aging.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children
We have already discussed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in the adult, but have not spent much time on OSA in the pediatric age group, which despite also causing breathing to stop during sleep, can have different consequences, is often treated differently, and consequently is a very different disease. Unfortunately pediatric OSA is often overlooked as a problem, and can lead to serious health problems. As is the case in an adult...
Quality Sleep and Exercise
Exercise and quality sleep go hand in hand. Keep reading to learn how you can exercise during the day to get more quality sleep time.
Friday, September 19, 2008
The Inability To Detect Changes In Skin Temperature May Contribute To The Poor Sleep Of Older Adults Who Have Insomnia
The Inability To Detect Changes In Skin Temperature May Contribute To The Poor Sleep Of Older Adults Who Have Insomnia
A study in the Sept. 1 issue of the journal Sleep shows that the subjective interpretation of temperature change is decreased in older adults, particularly those who suffer from insomnia. The study is the first to find pronounced attenuation of subjective thermosensitivity in elderly insomniacs within the small range of normal bed temperatures.
Children With TVs In Their Room Sleep Less
Middle school children who have a television or computer in their room sleep less during the school year, watch more TV, play more computer games and surf the net more than their peers who don't - reveals joint research conducted by the University of Haifa and Jezreel Valley College. The research, conducted by Prof. Yael Latzer and Dr. Tamar Shochat of the University of Haifa and Prof.
Put sleep on back-to-school checklist, experts say
For teenagers, summer often means staying up to all hours of the night and sleeping in the next day. That will, or should, all come to an end shortly as students head back to school, experts advise.
Chronic Insomnia Linked To Reversible Cognitive Deficits Without Changes In Behavior
A neuroimaging study in the Sept. 1 issue of the journal Sleep is the first to find that cognitive processes related to verbal fluency are compromised in people with insomnia despite the absence of a behavioral deficit. These specific brain function alterations can be reversed, however, through non-pharmacological treatment with sleep therapy.
ENT Doctors Showcase New Research In Chicago, Sept. 21-24
The 2008 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) will convene September 21 - 24, 2008 in Chicago. The meeting is the world's largest gathering of otolaryngologists and a forum for renowned guests.
LUNESTA(R) Next-Day Function And Discontinuation Data From A Long-Term 12-Week Study In Elderly Patients Presented At ECNP
Sepracor Inc. (Nasdaq: SEPR) announced the presentation of LUNESTA ® brand eszopiclone Phase IV study data at the 21st European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP) Congress in Barcelona. The poster presentations reflected results from a 12-week, double-blind, randomized safety and efficacy study of 388 elderly patients (65-85 years of age) who were administered either LUNESTA 2 mg or placebo nightly.
A study in the Sept. 1 issue of the journal Sleep shows that the subjective interpretation of temperature change is decreased in older adults, particularly those who suffer from insomnia. The study is the first to find pronounced attenuation of subjective thermosensitivity in elderly insomniacs within the small range of normal bed temperatures.
Children With TVs In Their Room Sleep Less
Middle school children who have a television or computer in their room sleep less during the school year, watch more TV, play more computer games and surf the net more than their peers who don't - reveals joint research conducted by the University of Haifa and Jezreel Valley College. The research, conducted by Prof. Yael Latzer and Dr. Tamar Shochat of the University of Haifa and Prof.
Put sleep on back-to-school checklist, experts say
For teenagers, summer often means staying up to all hours of the night and sleeping in the next day. That will, or should, all come to an end shortly as students head back to school, experts advise.
Chronic Insomnia Linked To Reversible Cognitive Deficits Without Changes In Behavior
A neuroimaging study in the Sept. 1 issue of the journal Sleep is the first to find that cognitive processes related to verbal fluency are compromised in people with insomnia despite the absence of a behavioral deficit. These specific brain function alterations can be reversed, however, through non-pharmacological treatment with sleep therapy.
ENT Doctors Showcase New Research In Chicago, Sept. 21-24
The 2008 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) will convene September 21 - 24, 2008 in Chicago. The meeting is the world's largest gathering of otolaryngologists and a forum for renowned guests.
LUNESTA(R) Next-Day Function And Discontinuation Data From A Long-Term 12-Week Study In Elderly Patients Presented At ECNP
Sepracor Inc. (Nasdaq: SEPR) announced the presentation of LUNESTA ® brand eszopiclone Phase IV study data at the 21st European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP) Congress in Barcelona. The poster presentations reflected results from a 12-week, double-blind, randomized safety and efficacy study of 388 elderly patients (65-85 years of age) who were administered either LUNESTA 2 mg or placebo nightly.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Causes of Excessive Sleep
Causes of Excessive Sleep
Excessive sleep, also known as hypersomnia, is a type of sleep disorder that can manifest itself through depression and narcolepsy. Keep reading to learn more about the causes of excessive sleep.
Narcolepsy Treatment
Narcolepsy and hypersomnia greatly impact those who suffer from them. Keep reading to learn about narcolepsy treatments, including using antidepressants, modafinial and xyrem.
Winter S.A.D.ness
If the "winter blues" or "cabin fever" is really getting you down, and you just can't seem to shake those doldrums, you may be suffering from seasonal affective disorder (S.A.D.) Perhaps you have never thought of S.A.D. as a sleep disorder. In the strictest sense, it's not. It's a form of depression. However, major symptoms of S.A.D. include increased need for sleep and extreme fatigue. It is listed in many places as a sleep disorder...
Lifestyle and Sleep Deprivation
Lifestyle choices such as caffeine intake, diet, stress and substance abuse can have an effect on sleep quality. Keep reading to learn more about the connection between lifestyle and sleep deprivation.
Early Childhood Factors Raise Risk for Snoring
Ear infections, dogs in the home, and large families all contribute, study finds
Excessive sleep, also known as hypersomnia, is a type of sleep disorder that can manifest itself through depression and narcolepsy. Keep reading to learn more about the causes of excessive sleep.
Narcolepsy Treatment
Narcolepsy and hypersomnia greatly impact those who suffer from them. Keep reading to learn about narcolepsy treatments, including using antidepressants, modafinial and xyrem.
Winter S.A.D.ness
If the "winter blues" or "cabin fever" is really getting you down, and you just can't seem to shake those doldrums, you may be suffering from seasonal affective disorder (S.A.D.) Perhaps you have never thought of S.A.D. as a sleep disorder. In the strictest sense, it's not. It's a form of depression. However, major symptoms of S.A.D. include increased need for sleep and extreme fatigue. It is listed in many places as a sleep disorder...
Lifestyle and Sleep Deprivation
Lifestyle choices such as caffeine intake, diet, stress and substance abuse can have an effect on sleep quality. Keep reading to learn more about the connection between lifestyle and sleep deprivation.
Early Childhood Factors Raise Risk for Snoring
Ear infections, dogs in the home, and large families all contribute, study finds
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Snoring and Sleep Apnea
Do you snore? Do you have trouble sleeping because your spouse "rattles the walls" with their snoring? Are you are a little overweight and not fully refreshed by your sleep? Do you doze off a lot and just feel like you lack energy during the day? Then maybe the best holiday "gift" you can give yourself or significant other is an evaluation for sleep apnea. Ironically, we haven't really talked much about the most common sleep disorder ... Read more ...
Title: Health Tip: Prepare a Fire Safety Plan
Category: Health News
Created: 8/29/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/29/2008 Read more ...
I’d like to continue on the topic of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children. As we mentioned OSA is the repetitive stopping of breathing due to an obstruction in the child’s airway. OSA can occur in children of all ages, but is probably more common in pre-school children. As we explained, in most children the main reason for their OSA is not obesity, which is the main risk factor in the adult population... Read more ...
Title: Sleepy Drivers Are Dangerous Drivers
Category: Health News
Created: 8/31/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/2/2008 Read more ...
Title: Fall Risk Higher in Older Women Who Sleep Less
Category: Health News
Created: 9/9/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/9/2008 Read more ...
Title: Health Tip: Prepare a Fire Safety Plan
Category: Health News
Created: 8/29/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/29/2008 Read more ...
I’d like to continue on the topic of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children. As we mentioned OSA is the repetitive stopping of breathing due to an obstruction in the child’s airway. OSA can occur in children of all ages, but is probably more common in pre-school children. As we explained, in most children the main reason for their OSA is not obesity, which is the main risk factor in the adult population... Read more ...
Title: Sleepy Drivers Are Dangerous Drivers
Category: Health News
Created: 8/31/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/2/2008 Read more ...
Title: Fall Risk Higher in Older Women Who Sleep Less
Category: Health News
Created: 9/9/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/9/2008 Read more ...
Dr. Blaivas Answers Your Sleep Questions
Dr. Blaivas Answers Your Sleep Questions
I would like to continue answering some of your very interesting questions. As before, in the interests of brevity some of the questions will be shortened. Question: I've been using CPAP for the past 8-9 years and have now become dependent on it to sleep. I've lost more than 40 pounds and wonder how and if I will know that I no longer need the machine? Am I now dependent upon it for life? ...
Pediatric OSA Treatment
Let us continue talking about pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). We have covered its background and complications, now its time for us to talk a little about treatment. As we explained in previous blogs, as opposed to adults where OSA is most often related to being overweight, in otherwise healthy kids the most common cause of OSA is enlarged tonsils and adenoids (glands located at the exit of the nose canal as it...
Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children
We have already discussed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in the adult, but have not spent much time on OSA in the pediatric age group, which despite also causing breathing to stop during sleep, can have different consequences, is often treated differently, and consequently is a very different disease. Unfortunately pediatric OSA is often overlooked as a problem, and can lead to serious health problems. As is the case in an adult...
All types of sexual activity carry some STD risk
Even sexual activity other than intercourse carries some risk of sexually transmitted disease, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Consequences of OSA
I’d like to continue on the topic of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children. As we mentioned OSA is the repetitive stopping of breathing due to an obstruction in the child’s airway. OSA can occur in children of all ages, but is probably more common in pre-school children. As we explained, in most children the main reason for their OSA is not obesity, which is the main risk factor in the adult population...
Double hepatitis vaccine boosts immune response
About 5 percent to 10 percent of adults don't have an adequate immune response when they're vaccinated against the hepatitis B virus, which means they're still at risk of catching the infection. However, a clever strategy may overcome the problem.
Secondary Insomnia and the Drugs Used To Treat It
I previously posted about the diagnosis of insomnia, the difference between primary and secondary/comorbid insomnia, and the importance of evaluating for and treating any underlying causes of insomnia. I encourage you to read my Secondary Insomnia post before reading any more of this post. Today I will be talking more about medication treatment options for secondary (comorbid) insomnia. Although persons with primary insomnia (insomnia not...
Snoring and Sleep Apnea
Do you snore? Do you have trouble sleeping because your spouse "rattles the walls" with their snoring? Are you are a little overweight and not fully refreshed by your sleep? Do you doze off a lot and just feel like you lack energy during the day? Then maybe the best holiday "gift" you can give yourself or significant other is an evaluation for sleep apnea. Ironically, we haven't really talked much about the most common sleep disorder ...
I would like to continue answering some of your very interesting questions. As before, in the interests of brevity some of the questions will be shortened. Question: I've been using CPAP for the past 8-9 years and have now become dependent on it to sleep. I've lost more than 40 pounds and wonder how and if I will know that I no longer need the machine? Am I now dependent upon it for life? ...
Pediatric OSA Treatment
Let us continue talking about pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). We have covered its background and complications, now its time for us to talk a little about treatment. As we explained in previous blogs, as opposed to adults where OSA is most often related to being overweight, in otherwise healthy kids the most common cause of OSA is enlarged tonsils and adenoids (glands located at the exit of the nose canal as it...
Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children
We have already discussed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in the adult, but have not spent much time on OSA in the pediatric age group, which despite also causing breathing to stop during sleep, can have different consequences, is often treated differently, and consequently is a very different disease. Unfortunately pediatric OSA is often overlooked as a problem, and can lead to serious health problems. As is the case in an adult...
All types of sexual activity carry some STD risk
Even sexual activity other than intercourse carries some risk of sexually transmitted disease, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Consequences of OSA
I’d like to continue on the topic of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children. As we mentioned OSA is the repetitive stopping of breathing due to an obstruction in the child’s airway. OSA can occur in children of all ages, but is probably more common in pre-school children. As we explained, in most children the main reason for their OSA is not obesity, which is the main risk factor in the adult population...
Double hepatitis vaccine boosts immune response
About 5 percent to 10 percent of adults don't have an adequate immune response when they're vaccinated against the hepatitis B virus, which means they're still at risk of catching the infection. However, a clever strategy may overcome the problem.
Secondary Insomnia and the Drugs Used To Treat It
I previously posted about the diagnosis of insomnia, the difference between primary and secondary/comorbid insomnia, and the importance of evaluating for and treating any underlying causes of insomnia. I encourage you to read my Secondary Insomnia post before reading any more of this post. Today I will be talking more about medication treatment options for secondary (comorbid) insomnia. Although persons with primary insomnia (insomnia not...
Snoring and Sleep Apnea
Do you snore? Do you have trouble sleeping because your spouse "rattles the walls" with their snoring? Are you are a little overweight and not fully refreshed by your sleep? Do you doze off a lot and just feel like you lack energy during the day? Then maybe the best holiday "gift" you can give yourself or significant other is an evaluation for sleep apnea. Ironically, we haven't really talked much about the most common sleep disorder ...
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Sleeping Through the Night
Sleeping Through the Night
Having trouble getting your kids to sleep through the night? Read advice for keeping your child healthy by encouraging sleeping all night.
Sleepy Drivers Are Dangerous Drivers
Title: Sleepy Drivers Are Dangerous Drivers
Category: Health News
Created: 8/31/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/2/2008
Sleep Apnea May Spur Erectile Dysfunction
Title: Sleep Apnea May Spur Erectile Dysfunction
Category: Health News
Created: 9/15/2008
Last Editorial Review: 9/15/2008
Medications that Interfere with Sleep
Medicines like antidepressants, antihistamines, decongestants, sleeping pills and other drugs can cause insomnia. Keep reding to learn how medications can interfere with sleep.
Medical Conditions that Interfere with Sleep
Certain medical conditions can interfere with sleep. Keep reading to learn how medical conditions, such as stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTS, ADHD and asthma, affect sleep.
Drugs and Sleep Deprivation
Drugs and sleep deprivation go hand in hand. Keep reading to learn more about drugs that cause sleep deprivation.
Causes of Sleep Deprivation
The causes of sleep deprivation vary widely, ranging from medical conditions to the medications you take to your lifestyle habits. Keep reading to learn more about the causes of sleep deprivation and various sleep disorders.
Having trouble getting your kids to sleep through the night? Read advice for keeping your child healthy by encouraging sleeping all night.
Sleepy Drivers Are Dangerous Drivers
Title: Sleepy Drivers Are Dangerous Drivers
Category: Health News
Created: 8/31/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/2/2008
Sleep Apnea May Spur Erectile Dysfunction
Title: Sleep Apnea May Spur Erectile Dysfunction
Category: Health News
Created: 9/15/2008
Last Editorial Review: 9/15/2008
Medications that Interfere with Sleep
Medicines like antidepressants, antihistamines, decongestants, sleeping pills and other drugs can cause insomnia. Keep reding to learn how medications can interfere with sleep.
Medical Conditions that Interfere with Sleep
Certain medical conditions can interfere with sleep. Keep reading to learn how medical conditions, such as stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTS, ADHD and asthma, affect sleep.
Drugs and Sleep Deprivation
Drugs and sleep deprivation go hand in hand. Keep reading to learn more about drugs that cause sleep deprivation.
Causes of Sleep Deprivation
The causes of sleep deprivation vary widely, ranging from medical conditions to the medications you take to your lifestyle habits. Keep reading to learn more about the causes of sleep deprivation and various sleep disorders.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Tim Russert, Coronary Artery Disease, and Sleep
Tim Russert, Coronary Artery Disease, and Sleep
Health Tip: Exercise Your Brain
Title: Health Tip: Exercise Your Brain
Category: Health News
Created: 8/27/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2008
Insomnia Gets Another Nod
Can You "Have It All" - Sleep Included?
Attention Jet Setters Who Snore
Health Tip: Exercise Your Brain
Title: Health Tip: Exercise Your Brain
Category: Health News
Created: 8/27/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/27/2008
Insomnia Gets Another Nod
Can You "Have It All" - Sleep Included?
Attention Jet Setters Who Snore
Brain's Serotonin May Explain Seasonal Mood Changes
Brain's Serotonin May Explain Seasonal Mood Changes
Title: Brain's Serotonin May Explain Seasonal Mood Changes
Category: Health News
Created: 9/3/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/3/2008
Daytime Sleeping Linked to Poor Recovery in Older Patients
Title: Daytime Sleeping Linked to Poor Recovery in Older Patients
Category: Health News
Created: 9/2/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/2/2008
Sleep quality drops with age, but effects diminish
Men and women in their 80s and 90s sleep less and have poorer quality sleep than young individuals, but they are also less likely to report feeling unrested or overly sleepy the next day, investigators report in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Older Caregivers Prone to Worse Sleep Patterns
Title: Older Caregivers Prone to Worse Sleep Patterns
Category: Health News
Created: 8/29/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/29/2008
Dalai Lama's Exhaustion: FAQ
Title: Dalai Lama's Exhaustion: FAQ
Category: Health News
Created: 8/29/2008
Last Editorial Review: 8/29/2008
LA's fast-food ban draws skepticism
A ban on new fast-food restaurants in poor Los Angeles neighborhoods has made headlines around the world, but residents say they don't plan to give up their cheeseburgers, fried chicken and tacos anytime soon.
Title: Brain's Serotonin May Explain Seasonal Mood Changes
Category: Health News
Created: 9/3/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/3/2008
Daytime Sleeping Linked to Poor Recovery in Older Patients
Title: Daytime Sleeping Linked to Poor Recovery in Older Patients
Category: Health News
Created: 9/2/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/2/2008
Sleep quality drops with age, but effects diminish
Men and women in their 80s and 90s sleep less and have poorer quality sleep than young individuals, but they are also less likely to report feeling unrested or overly sleepy the next day, investigators report in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Older Caregivers Prone to Worse Sleep Patterns
Title: Older Caregivers Prone to Worse Sleep Patterns
Category: Health News
Created: 8/29/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/29/2008
Dalai Lama's Exhaustion: FAQ
Title: Dalai Lama's Exhaustion: FAQ
Category: Health News
Created: 8/29/2008
Last Editorial Review: 8/29/2008
LA's fast-food ban draws skepticism
A ban on new fast-food restaurants in poor Los Angeles neighborhoods has made headlines around the world, but residents say they don't plan to give up their cheeseburgers, fried chicken and tacos anytime soon.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
LA's fast-food ban draws skepticism
A ban on new fast-food restaurants in poor Los Angeles neighborhoods has made headlines around the world, but residents say they don't plan to give up their cheeseburgers, fried chicken and tacos anytime soon. Read more ...
Today let's focus on other health effects of sleep deprivation on the body. It should be noted that much of the research in this area is evolving and we are constantly learning more about the bad effects of sleep loss. High Blood Pressure (and possibly diabetes and heart disease?) The body senses sleep loss as a “stress-inducing” state, which raises levels of stress hormones such as adrenaline and other similar body transmitters... Read more ...
I’d like to continue on the topic of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children. As we mentioned OSA is the repetitive stopping of breathing due to an obstruction in the child’s airway. OSA can occur in children of all ages, but is probably more common in pre-school children. As we explained, in most children the main reason for their OSA is not obesity, which is the main risk factor in the adult population... Read more ...
I wanted to get back to your sleep questions. Please see my disclaimer on last blog. These questions and answers are meant to be educational and not to be used to replace your own physician. Question: REM Behavior disorder (RBD) sounds interesting. What if the person, in this case a nine year old child is somewhat awake or walking about and talking, is that related to RBD? I'm 29... Read more ...
Want to drop those excess pounds and help a worthy cause? Now, losing weight can improve someone else's life as well as your own. Read more ...
About 5 percent to 10 percent of adults don't have an adequate immune response when they're vaccinated against the hepatitis B virus, which means they're still at risk of catching the infection. However, a clever strategy may overcome the problem. Read more ...
Don’t think you will be doing less work because you sleep during the day. That’s a foolish notion held by people with no imaginations. You will be able to accomplish more. You get two days in one- well at least one and a half. - Winston Churchill Or as Yogi Berra put it: I usually take a two hour nap from one to four. Near and dear to our hearts is the nap. Some of the greatest... Read more ...
Today let's focus on other health effects of sleep deprivation on the body. It should be noted that much of the research in this area is evolving and we are constantly learning more about the bad effects of sleep loss. High Blood Pressure (and possibly diabetes and heart disease?) The body senses sleep loss as a “stress-inducing” state, which raises levels of stress hormones such as adrenaline and other similar body transmitters... Read more ...
I’d like to continue on the topic of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children. As we mentioned OSA is the repetitive stopping of breathing due to an obstruction in the child’s airway. OSA can occur in children of all ages, but is probably more common in pre-school children. As we explained, in most children the main reason for their OSA is not obesity, which is the main risk factor in the adult population... Read more ...
I wanted to get back to your sleep questions. Please see my disclaimer on last blog. These questions and answers are meant to be educational and not to be used to replace your own physician. Question: REM Behavior disorder (RBD) sounds interesting. What if the person, in this case a nine year old child is somewhat awake or walking about and talking, is that related to RBD? I'm 29... Read more ...
Want to drop those excess pounds and help a worthy cause? Now, losing weight can improve someone else's life as well as your own. Read more ...
About 5 percent to 10 percent of adults don't have an adequate immune response when they're vaccinated against the hepatitis B virus, which means they're still at risk of catching the infection. However, a clever strategy may overcome the problem. Read more ...
Don’t think you will be doing less work because you sleep during the day. That’s a foolish notion held by people with no imaginations. You will be able to accomplish more. You get two days in one- well at least one and a half. - Winston Churchill Or as Yogi Berra put it: I usually take a two hour nap from one to four. Near and dear to our hearts is the nap. Some of the greatest... Read more ...
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Insomnia Gets Another Nod
Insomnia Gets Another Nod
Higher Blood Pressure Risk In Teenagers Linked To Poor Or Insufficient Sleep
US research reveals that teenagers who don't sleep enough or have poor quality sleep may be at higher risk of elevated blood pressure that could lead to cardiovascular disease in adulthood. The study is the first to examine links between high blood pressure and sleep quality in healthy adolescents. The research appears as a paper published online before print on 18th August in Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association (AHA).
The Prevalence Of Carotid Atherosclerosis, A Leading Cause Of Stroke, Increases Significantly With The Severity Of Snoring
A study in the Sept. 1 issue of the journal Sleep shows that objectively measured heavy snoring is an independent risk factor for early carotid atherosclerosis, which may progress to be associated with stroke. In a study of 110 adults, the prevalence of carotid atherosclerosis was 20 percent with mild snoring, 32 percent with moderate snoring and 64 percent with heavy snoring.
Lose Weight, Sleep Tight
What's The Real Cause Behind Your Child's Behavior Problems? Sleep Apnea Could Be To Blame
It's often labeled attention deficit disorder, but experts say what may be the real problem behind thousands of children's behavior problems could actually be sleep apnea. According to ear, nose and throat physicians, enlarged tonsils can cause obstructive sleep apnea in children causing them to stop breathing repeatedly during the night resulting in sleep deprivation.
More Daytime Sleeping Predicts Less Recovery During Rehabilitation For Older Adults
A study in the Sept. 1 issue of the journal Sleep shows that daytime sleeping during a rehabilitation stay predicts less functional recovery for older adults, with effects lasting as long as three months.
Older Adult Caregivers Of Dementia Sufferers Have Worse Sleep Than Noncaregivers
A study in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine shows that the sleep patterns of older adults who live with and provide direct care during the night for a person with dementia are significantly worse than other older adults. When sleep was measured objectively, and after adjusting for depressive symptoms, age, health condition and education, adults who take care of a person suffering from dementia took longer to fall sleep and had less total sleep than noncaregivers.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is an effective treatment for most cases of primary insomnia, and for selected cases of secondary insomnia. There are a variety of behavioral and psychological treatments that comprise CBT-I, including stimulus control therapy, relaxation training, biofeedback, paradoxical intention, sleep restriction therapy, sleep hygiene education, and cognitive therapy. Usually several of these treatments are...
Higher Blood Pressure Risk In Teenagers Linked To Poor Or Insufficient Sleep
US research reveals that teenagers who don't sleep enough or have poor quality sleep may be at higher risk of elevated blood pressure that could lead to cardiovascular disease in adulthood. The study is the first to examine links between high blood pressure and sleep quality in healthy adolescents. The research appears as a paper published online before print on 18th August in Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association (AHA).
The Prevalence Of Carotid Atherosclerosis, A Leading Cause Of Stroke, Increases Significantly With The Severity Of Snoring
A study in the Sept. 1 issue of the journal Sleep shows that objectively measured heavy snoring is an independent risk factor for early carotid atherosclerosis, which may progress to be associated with stroke. In a study of 110 adults, the prevalence of carotid atherosclerosis was 20 percent with mild snoring, 32 percent with moderate snoring and 64 percent with heavy snoring.
Lose Weight, Sleep Tight
What's The Real Cause Behind Your Child's Behavior Problems? Sleep Apnea Could Be To Blame
It's often labeled attention deficit disorder, but experts say what may be the real problem behind thousands of children's behavior problems could actually be sleep apnea. According to ear, nose and throat physicians, enlarged tonsils can cause obstructive sleep apnea in children causing them to stop breathing repeatedly during the night resulting in sleep deprivation.
More Daytime Sleeping Predicts Less Recovery During Rehabilitation For Older Adults
A study in the Sept. 1 issue of the journal Sleep shows that daytime sleeping during a rehabilitation stay predicts less functional recovery for older adults, with effects lasting as long as three months.
Older Adult Caregivers Of Dementia Sufferers Have Worse Sleep Than Noncaregivers
A study in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine shows that the sleep patterns of older adults who live with and provide direct care during the night for a person with dementia are significantly worse than other older adults. When sleep was measured objectively, and after adjusting for depressive symptoms, age, health condition and education, adults who take care of a person suffering from dementia took longer to fall sleep and had less total sleep than noncaregivers.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is an effective treatment for most cases of primary insomnia, and for selected cases of secondary insomnia. There are a variety of behavioral and psychological treatments that comprise CBT-I, including stimulus control therapy, relaxation training, biofeedback, paradoxical intention, sleep restriction therapy, sleep hygiene education, and cognitive therapy. Usually several of these treatments are...
Friday, September 12, 2008
Help Hubby Sleep: Don't Vacate the Bedroom
Help Hubby Sleep: Don't Vacate the Bedroom
Your Teen's Insomnia Is Probably as Bad as Yours
Is Sleep Deprivation Your Badge of Honor?
Your Sleep Questions Answered: Part 2
I wanted to get back to your sleep questions. Please see my disclaimer on last blog. These questions and answers are meant to be educational and not to be used to replace your own physician. Question: REM Behavior disorder (RBD) sounds interesting. What if the person, in this case a nine year old child is somewhat awake or walking about and talking, is that related to RBD? I'm 29...
Snoring and Sleep Apnea
Do you snore? Do you have trouble sleeping because your spouse "rattles the walls" with their snoring? Are you are a little overweight and not fully refreshed by your sleep? Do you doze off a lot and just feel like you lack energy during the day? Then maybe the best holiday "gift" you can give yourself or significant other is an evaluation for sleep apnea. Ironically, we haven't really talked much about the most common sleep disorder ...
Insomnia Gets Another Nod
Your Teen's Insomnia Is Probably as Bad as Yours
Is Sleep Deprivation Your Badge of Honor?
Your Sleep Questions Answered: Part 2
I wanted to get back to your sleep questions. Please see my disclaimer on last blog. These questions and answers are meant to be educational and not to be used to replace your own physician. Question: REM Behavior disorder (RBD) sounds interesting. What if the person, in this case a nine year old child is somewhat awake or walking about and talking, is that related to RBD? I'm 29...
Snoring and Sleep Apnea
Do you snore? Do you have trouble sleeping because your spouse "rattles the walls" with their snoring? Are you are a little overweight and not fully refreshed by your sleep? Do you doze off a lot and just feel like you lack energy during the day? Then maybe the best holiday "gift" you can give yourself or significant other is an evaluation for sleep apnea. Ironically, we haven't really talked much about the most common sleep disorder ...
Insomnia Gets Another Nod
Study Provides Interesting Clues Into Why Some Children Are More Likely To Develop Into Adult Snorers, Says British Lung Foundation
A study has found that a predisposition to adult snoring can be established very early in life. The research published in BioMed Central's open access journal Respiratory Research describes possible childhood risk factors, including exposure to animals, early! respiratory or ear infections and growing up in a large family. More at...
Middle school children who have a television or computer in their room sleep less during the school year, watch more TV, play more computer games and surf the net more than their peers who don't - reveals joint research conducted by the University of Haifa and Jezreel Valley College. The research, conducted by Prof. Yael Latzer and Dr. Tamar Shochat of the University of Haifa and Prof. More at...
Many people sleep better when they are on holiday and wish that they could sleep as well all the time. But according to the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG), it is not only being free of daily worries that can make a difference to sleep. Good bedtime habits can help people to sleep well all year round. Medication provides short-term relief at best. In information published on More at...
A ban on new fast-food restaurants in poor Los Angeles neighborhoods has made headlines around the world, but residents say they don't plan to give up their cheeseburgers, fried chicken and tacos anytime soon. More at...
U.S. researchers say they can distinguish people who suffer from fibromyalgia from those who don't have the condition by taking measurements during their sleep. More at...
A study in the Sept. 1 issue of the journal Sleep shows that objectively measured heavy snoring is an independent risk factor for early carotid atherosclerosis, which may progress to be associated with stroke. In a study of 110 adults, the prevalence of carotid atherosclerosis was 20 percent with mild snoring, 32 percent with moderate snoring and 64 percent with heavy snoring. More at...
Middle school children who have a television or computer in their room sleep less during the school year, watch more TV, play more computer games and surf the net more than their peers who don't - reveals joint research conducted by the University of Haifa and Jezreel Valley College. The research, conducted by Prof. Yael Latzer and Dr. Tamar Shochat of the University of Haifa and Prof. More at...
Many people sleep better when they are on holiday and wish that they could sleep as well all the time. But according to the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG), it is not only being free of daily worries that can make a difference to sleep. Good bedtime habits can help people to sleep well all year round. Medication provides short-term relief at best. In information published on More at...
A ban on new fast-food restaurants in poor Los Angeles neighborhoods has made headlines around the world, but residents say they don't plan to give up their cheeseburgers, fried chicken and tacos anytime soon. More at...
U.S. researchers say they can distinguish people who suffer from fibromyalgia from those who don't have the condition by taking measurements during their sleep. More at...
A study in the Sept. 1 issue of the journal Sleep shows that objectively measured heavy snoring is an independent risk factor for early carotid atherosclerosis, which may progress to be associated with stroke. In a study of 110 adults, the prevalence of carotid atherosclerosis was 20 percent with mild snoring, 32 percent with moderate snoring and 64 percent with heavy snoring. More at...
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Weight-loss surgery won't "cure" sleep apnea
In people who are obese, weight-loss surgery will likely lead to an improvement in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) but it won't eliminate the nighttime breathing disorder. Many patients will have residual OSA one year after weight-loss surgery (also known as bariatric surgery), results of a study indicate. Read more ...
I would like to continue answering some of your very interesting questions. As before, in the interests of brevity some of the questions will be shortened. Question: I've been using CPAP for the past 8-9 years and have now become dependent on it to sleep. I've lost more than 40 pounds and wonder how and if I will know that I no longer need the machine? Am I now dependent upon it for life? ... Read more ...
A ban on new fast-food restaurants in poor Los Angeles neighborhoods has made headlines around the world, but residents say they don't plan to give up their cheeseburgers, fried chicken and tacos anytime soon. Read more ...
U.S. researchers say they can distinguish people who suffer from fibromyalgia from those who don't have the condition by taking measurements during their sleep. Read more ...
Sexual activity other than intercourse carries some risk of sexually transmitted disease, and doctors should make sure their patients understand that, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Read more ...
Let’s continue on our topic of naps in healthy adults- the good, the bad, and the otherwise. Some more good news about napping. As we all have probably experienced in our life, a short nap has helped us learn something that we simply couldn’t grasp beforehand. This is because after intense work, parts of our brain begin to show signs of information saturation, meaning our brains are at capacity and we... Read more ...
Do you snore? Do you have trouble sleeping because your spouse "rattles the walls" with their snoring? Are you are a little overweight and not fully refreshed by your sleep? Do you doze off a lot and just feel like you lack energy during the day? Then maybe the best holiday "gift" you can give yourself or significant other is an evaluation for sleep apnea. Ironically, we haven't really talked much about the most common sleep disorder ... Read more ...
I would like to continue answering some of your very interesting questions. As before, in the interests of brevity some of the questions will be shortened. Question: I've been using CPAP for the past 8-9 years and have now become dependent on it to sleep. I've lost more than 40 pounds and wonder how and if I will know that I no longer need the machine? Am I now dependent upon it for life? ... Read more ...
A ban on new fast-food restaurants in poor Los Angeles neighborhoods has made headlines around the world, but residents say they don't plan to give up their cheeseburgers, fried chicken and tacos anytime soon. Read more ...
U.S. researchers say they can distinguish people who suffer from fibromyalgia from those who don't have the condition by taking measurements during their sleep. Read more ...
Sexual activity other than intercourse carries some risk of sexually transmitted disease, and doctors should make sure their patients understand that, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Read more ...
Let’s continue on our topic of naps in healthy adults- the good, the bad, and the otherwise. Some more good news about napping. As we all have probably experienced in our life, a short nap has helped us learn something that we simply couldn’t grasp beforehand. This is because after intense work, parts of our brain begin to show signs of information saturation, meaning our brains are at capacity and we... Read more ...
Do you snore? Do you have trouble sleeping because your spouse "rattles the walls" with their snoring? Are you are a little overweight and not fully refreshed by your sleep? Do you doze off a lot and just feel like you lack energy during the day? Then maybe the best holiday "gift" you can give yourself or significant other is an evaluation for sleep apnea. Ironically, we haven't really talked much about the most common sleep disorder ... Read more ...
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Can You "Have It All" - Sleep Included?
Can You "Have It All" - Sleep Included?
Cell Phones and Sleep
Let's Have a Nap
With the hectic lifestyles most of us lead these days, napping has become almost a way of life. Think naps are for sissies? Listen. Even the sports teams are getting into it. "A lot of things may change in the NHL," Scott Mellanby of the Atlanta Thrashers says, "but not naps. It's just a part of being a hockey player." One complaint from participants in the Olympics is sleep deprivation. With jet lag and getting...
Sleep Secrets from the Olympians
One More Reason to Become Smoke Free: Better Sleep
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Fibromyalgia
Research engineers and sleep medicine specialists from two Michigan universities have issued the result of a study that discusses how a sleep study can be used to determine other sleep disorders, including insomnia and fibromyalgia. Joseph W. Burns, a research scientist and engineer at the Michigan Tech Research Institute (MTRI) also suggested that "It may even become possible for people to take sleep tests -- simpler and more effective...
The Elderly and Sleep
A recent joint study from Elizabeth Klerman of Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Harvard Medical School states that the elderly don't need as much sleep as the general population. Sure, there are lifestyle and medical reasons why the elderly have trouble sleeping, but the real answer lies in changes in the circadian rhythm and REM sleep. But, even with the results of the study, everybody needs sleep, and the elderly are no exception...
The Basics of CPAP
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is the most common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Except for tracheotomy, it is also the most effective treatment for OSA. CPAP is basically a computerized air pump that delivers pressurized air through a hose and then through a nasal interface into the patient's throat. The pressurized air splints open the upper airways, preventing the airflow pauses (apneas) and airflow...
Cell Phones and Sleep
Let's Have a Nap
With the hectic lifestyles most of us lead these days, napping has become almost a way of life. Think naps are for sissies? Listen. Even the sports teams are getting into it. "A lot of things may change in the NHL," Scott Mellanby of the Atlanta Thrashers says, "but not naps. It's just a part of being a hockey player." One complaint from participants in the Olympics is sleep deprivation. With jet lag and getting...
Sleep Secrets from the Olympians
One More Reason to Become Smoke Free: Better Sleep
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Fibromyalgia
Research engineers and sleep medicine specialists from two Michigan universities have issued the result of a study that discusses how a sleep study can be used to determine other sleep disorders, including insomnia and fibromyalgia. Joseph W. Burns, a research scientist and engineer at the Michigan Tech Research Institute (MTRI) also suggested that "It may even become possible for people to take sleep tests -- simpler and more effective...
The Elderly and Sleep
A recent joint study from Elizabeth Klerman of Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Harvard Medical School states that the elderly don't need as much sleep as the general population. Sure, there are lifestyle and medical reasons why the elderly have trouble sleeping, but the real answer lies in changes in the circadian rhythm and REM sleep. But, even with the results of the study, everybody needs sleep, and the elderly are no exception...
The Basics of CPAP
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is the most common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Except for tracheotomy, it is also the most effective treatment for OSA. CPAP is basically a computerized air pump that delivers pressurized air through a hose and then through a nasal interface into the patient's throat. The pressurized air splints open the upper airways, preventing the airflow pauses (apneas) and airflow...
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Sleep Disorders in Women
Women, regardless of age and physical health, are far more likely to suffer from sleep disorders, such as insomnia and sleep apnea. Learn more about sleep disorders in pregnant and menopausal women, as well as the relationship between stress and sleep. More at...
Medicines like antidepressants, antihistamines, decongestants, sleeping pills and other drugs can cause insomnia. Keep reding to learn how medications can interfere with sleep. More at...
Having trouble getting your kids to sleep through the night? Read advice for keeping your child healthy by encouraging sleeping all night. More at...
Certain medical conditions can interfere with sleep. Keep reading to learn how medical conditions, such as stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTS, ADHD and asthma, affect sleep. More at...
There are many causes of insomnia. Keep reading to learn more about the causes of insomnia, including pain, depression, and sleep disorders. More at...
Medicines like antidepressants, antihistamines, decongestants, sleeping pills and other drugs can cause insomnia. Keep reding to learn how medications can interfere with sleep. More at...
Having trouble getting your kids to sleep through the night? Read advice for keeping your child healthy by encouraging sleeping all night. More at...
Certain medical conditions can interfere with sleep. Keep reading to learn how medical conditions, such as stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTS, ADHD and asthma, affect sleep. More at...
There are many causes of insomnia. Keep reading to learn more about the causes of insomnia, including pain, depression, and sleep disorders. More at...
Higher Blood Pressure Risk In Teenagers Linked To Poor Or Insufficient Sleep
Higher Blood Pressure Risk In Teenagers Linked To Poor Or Insufficient Sleep
US research reveals that teenagers who don't sleep enough or have poor quality sleep may be at higher risk of elevated blood pressure that could lead to cardiovascular disease in adulthood. The study is the first to examine links between high blood pressure and sleep quality in healthy adolescents. The research appears as a paper published online before print on 18th August in Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association (AHA).
The Prevalence Of Carotid Atherosclerosis, A Leading Cause Of Stroke, Increases Significantly With The Severity Of Snoring
A study in the Sept. 1 issue of the journal Sleep shows that objectively measured heavy snoring is an independent risk factor for early carotid atherosclerosis, which may progress to be associated with stroke. In a study of 110 adults, the prevalence of carotid atherosclerosis was 20 percent with mild snoring, 32 percent with moderate snoring and 64 percent with heavy snoring.
Texting in Your Sleep?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is an effective treatment for most cases of primary insomnia, and for selected cases of secondary insomnia. There are a variety of behavioral and psychological treatments that comprise CBT-I, including stimulus control therapy, relaxation training, biofeedback, paradoxical intention, sleep restriction therapy, sleep hygiene education, and cognitive therapy. Usually several of these treatments are...
The Heat Factor: Warm Skin, Cozier Sleep
Your Teen's Insomnia Is Probably as Bad as Yours
Sunday Night Sleeplessness
Attention Jet Setters Who Snore
US research reveals that teenagers who don't sleep enough or have poor quality sleep may be at higher risk of elevated blood pressure that could lead to cardiovascular disease in adulthood. The study is the first to examine links between high blood pressure and sleep quality in healthy adolescents. The research appears as a paper published online before print on 18th August in Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association (AHA).
The Prevalence Of Carotid Atherosclerosis, A Leading Cause Of Stroke, Increases Significantly With The Severity Of Snoring
A study in the Sept. 1 issue of the journal Sleep shows that objectively measured heavy snoring is an independent risk factor for early carotid atherosclerosis, which may progress to be associated with stroke. In a study of 110 adults, the prevalence of carotid atherosclerosis was 20 percent with mild snoring, 32 percent with moderate snoring and 64 percent with heavy snoring.
Texting in Your Sleep?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is an effective treatment for most cases of primary insomnia, and for selected cases of secondary insomnia. There are a variety of behavioral and psychological treatments that comprise CBT-I, including stimulus control therapy, relaxation training, biofeedback, paradoxical intention, sleep restriction therapy, sleep hygiene education, and cognitive therapy. Usually several of these treatments are...
The Heat Factor: Warm Skin, Cozier Sleep
Your Teen's Insomnia Is Probably as Bad as Yours
Sunday Night Sleeplessness
Attention Jet Setters Who Snore
Monday, September 8, 2008
Teeth Grinding: Prevention, Symptoms and Treatment
Teeth Grinding: Prevention, Symptoms and Treatment
Teeth grinding can occur when people are asleep or awake. Keep reading to find out about preventing teeth grinding, including using a night guard or mouth guard.
Causes of Excessive Sleep
Excessive sleep, also known as hypersomnia, is a type of sleep disorder that can manifest itself through depression and narcolepsy. Keep reading to learn more about the causes of excessive sleep.
Rapid Eye Movement Sleep: REM Disorders
Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep has unique characteristics. Learn more about REM, the types of REM sleep,REM sleep behavior disorders and REM characteristics.
But How Could a Nap Be Bad?
Let’s continue on our topic of naps in healthy adults- the good, the bad, and the otherwise. Some more good news about napping. As we all have probably experienced in our life, a short nap has helped us learn something that we simply couldn’t grasp beforehand. This is because after intense work, parts of our brain begin to show signs of information saturation, meaning our brains are at capacity and we...
The "Eyes" Have It
University of Oxford researchers have discovered that sleepiness is controlled by nerves in the eye. By turning off certain cells in the eyes of mice, the effects of light on sleep and alertness is completely abolished. "If we can mimic the effect of light pharmacologically, we could turn sleep on and off," lead researcher Russell Foster, of the Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology, said. This discovery could help in the...
Teeth grinding can occur when people are asleep or awake. Keep reading to find out about preventing teeth grinding, including using a night guard or mouth guard.
Causes of Excessive Sleep
Excessive sleep, also known as hypersomnia, is a type of sleep disorder that can manifest itself through depression and narcolepsy. Keep reading to learn more about the causes of excessive sleep.
Rapid Eye Movement Sleep: REM Disorders
Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep has unique characteristics. Learn more about REM, the types of REM sleep,REM sleep behavior disorders and REM characteristics.
But How Could a Nap Be Bad?
Let’s continue on our topic of naps in healthy adults- the good, the bad, and the otherwise. Some more good news about napping. As we all have probably experienced in our life, a short nap has helped us learn something that we simply couldn’t grasp beforehand. This is because after intense work, parts of our brain begin to show signs of information saturation, meaning our brains are at capacity and we...
The "Eyes" Have It
University of Oxford researchers have discovered that sleepiness is controlled by nerves in the eye. By turning off certain cells in the eyes of mice, the effects of light on sleep and alertness is completely abolished. "If we can mimic the effect of light pharmacologically, we could turn sleep on and off," lead researcher Russell Foster, of the Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology, said. This discovery could help in the...
Sunday, September 7, 2008
More Daytime Sleeping Predicts Less Recovery During Rehabilitation For Older Adults
More Daytime Sleeping Predicts Less Recovery During Rehabilitation For Older Adults
A study in the Sept. 1 issue of the journal Sleep shows that daytime sleeping during a rehabilitation stay predicts less functional recovery for older adults, with effects lasting as long as three months.
Cell Phones and Sleep
Chronic Insomnia Linked To Reversible Cognitive Deficits Without Changes In Behavior
A neuroimaging study in the Sept. 1 issue of the journal Sleep is the first to find that cognitive processes related to verbal fluency are compromised in people with insomnia despite the absence of a behavioral deficit. These specific brain function alterations can be reversed, however, through non-pharmacological treatment with sleep therapy.
Growing Up With Pets Predisposes Children To Snore In Adulthood
A predisposition to adult snoring can be established very early in life. Research published in BioMed Central's open access journal Respiratory Research describes possible childhood risk factors, including exposure to animals, early respiratory or ear infections and growing up in a large family.
Sleeping Pills Are Not A Long-term Solution, But More Knowledge About Bedtime Habits Could Help Relieve Insomnia
Many people sleep better when they are on holiday and wish that they could sleep as well all the time. But according to the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG), it is not only being free of daily worries that can make a difference to sleep. Good bedtime habits can help people to sleep well all year round. Medication provides short-term relief at best. In information published on
Connection Between A Mother's Mood And Her Baby's Sleep
If there's one thing that everyone knows about newborn babies, it's that they don't sleep through the night, and neither do their parents. But in fact, those first six months of life are crucial to developing the regular sleeping and waking patterns, known as circadian rhythms, that a child will need for a healthy future. Some children may start life with the sleep odds stacked against them, though, say University of Michigan sleep experts who study the issue.
A study in the Sept. 1 issue of the journal Sleep shows that daytime sleeping during a rehabilitation stay predicts less functional recovery for older adults, with effects lasting as long as three months.
Cell Phones and Sleep
Chronic Insomnia Linked To Reversible Cognitive Deficits Without Changes In Behavior
A neuroimaging study in the Sept. 1 issue of the journal Sleep is the first to find that cognitive processes related to verbal fluency are compromised in people with insomnia despite the absence of a behavioral deficit. These specific brain function alterations can be reversed, however, through non-pharmacological treatment with sleep therapy.
Growing Up With Pets Predisposes Children To Snore In Adulthood
A predisposition to adult snoring can be established very early in life. Research published in BioMed Central's open access journal Respiratory Research describes possible childhood risk factors, including exposure to animals, early respiratory or ear infections and growing up in a large family.
Sleeping Pills Are Not A Long-term Solution, But More Knowledge About Bedtime Habits Could Help Relieve Insomnia
Many people sleep better when they are on holiday and wish that they could sleep as well all the time. But according to the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG), it is not only being free of daily worries that can make a difference to sleep. Good bedtime habits can help people to sleep well all year round. Medication provides short-term relief at best. In information published on
Connection Between A Mother's Mood And Her Baby's Sleep
If there's one thing that everyone knows about newborn babies, it's that they don't sleep through the night, and neither do their parents. But in fact, those first six months of life are crucial to developing the regular sleeping and waking patterns, known as circadian rhythms, that a child will need for a healthy future. Some children may start life with the sleep odds stacked against them, though, say University of Michigan sleep experts who study the issue.
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Rapid Eye Movement Sleep: REM Disorders
Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep has unique characteristics. Learn more about REM, the types of REM sleep,REM sleep behavior disorders and REM characteristics. Read more ...
Sexsomnia, also known as sexsleep or sleep sex, is a parasomnia that causes a person to have sex while sleeping. Learn more about sexsomnia. Read more ...
Sleep disorders can often lead to depression and anxiety. Learn how sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, can lead to depression. Read more ...
Title: Older Caregivers Prone to Worse Sleep Patterns
Category: Health News
Created: 8/29/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/29/2008 Read more ...
Men and women in their 80s and 90s sleep less and have poorer quality sleep than young individuals, but they are also less likely to report feeling unrested or overly sleepy the next day, investigators report in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Read more ...
Sleep deprivation, caused by sleep disorders has a number of physical and mental effects. Keep reading to learn more about the effects of sleep deprivation. Read more ...
Title: Sleep Therapy Restores Brain Function in Insomniacs
Category: Health News
Created: 9/5/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/5/2008 Read more ...
Lack of sleep, namely insomnia and related disorders, has unique symptoms, causes and treatments. Keep reading to leanr more about the causes and effects of lack of sleep. Read more ...
Sexsomnia, also known as sexsleep or sleep sex, is a parasomnia that causes a person to have sex while sleeping. Learn more about sexsomnia. Read more ...
Sleep disorders can often lead to depression and anxiety. Learn how sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, can lead to depression. Read more ...
Title: Older Caregivers Prone to Worse Sleep Patterns
Category: Health News
Created: 8/29/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/29/2008 Read more ...
Men and women in their 80s and 90s sleep less and have poorer quality sleep than young individuals, but they are also less likely to report feeling unrested or overly sleepy the next day, investigators report in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Read more ...
Sleep deprivation, caused by sleep disorders has a number of physical and mental effects. Keep reading to learn more about the effects of sleep deprivation. Read more ...
Title: Sleep Therapy Restores Brain Function in Insomniacs
Category: Health News
Created: 9/5/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/5/2008 Read more ...
Lack of sleep, namely insomnia and related disorders, has unique symptoms, causes and treatments. Keep reading to leanr more about the causes and effects of lack of sleep. Read more ...
Sleep Therapy Restores Brain Function in Insomniacs
Title: Sleep Therapy Restores Brain Function in Insomniacs
Category: Health News
Created: 9/5/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/5/2008 Complete news at...
Complete news at...
It's often labeled attention deficit disorder, but experts say what may be the real problem behind thousands of children's behavior problems could actually be sleep apnea. According to ear, nose and throat physicians, enlarged tonsils can cause obstructive sleep apnea in children causing them to stop breathing repeatedly during the night resulting in sleep deprivation. Complete news at...
Just one night without sleep can increase the amount of the chemical dopamine in the human brain, according to new imaging research in the August 20 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience. Because drugs that increase dopamine, like amphetamines, promote wakefulness, the findings offer a potential mechanism explaining how the brain helps people stay awake despite the urge to sleep. Complete news at...
Addictions to medicines and drugs are thought to develop over a relatively long period of time. The process involves both structural and functional changes in brain nerve cells that are still poorly understood. However, a single drug or alcohol dose is sufficient to generate an initial stage of addiction. Complete news at...
Title: Sleepy Drivers Are Dangerous Drivers
Category: Health News
Created: 8/31/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/2/2008 Complete news at...
Category: Health News
Created: 9/5/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/5/2008 Complete news at...
Complete news at...
It's often labeled attention deficit disorder, but experts say what may be the real problem behind thousands of children's behavior problems could actually be sleep apnea. According to ear, nose and throat physicians, enlarged tonsils can cause obstructive sleep apnea in children causing them to stop breathing repeatedly during the night resulting in sleep deprivation. Complete news at...
Just one night without sleep can increase the amount of the chemical dopamine in the human brain, according to new imaging research in the August 20 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience. Because drugs that increase dopamine, like amphetamines, promote wakefulness, the findings offer a potential mechanism explaining how the brain helps people stay awake despite the urge to sleep. Complete news at...
Addictions to medicines and drugs are thought to develop over a relatively long period of time. The process involves both structural and functional changes in brain nerve cells that are still poorly understood. However, a single drug or alcohol dose is sufficient to generate an initial stage of addiction. Complete news at...
Title: Sleepy Drivers Are Dangerous Drivers
Category: Health News
Created: 8/31/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/2/2008 Complete news at...
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Teens and Sleep Disorders
Teens suffer from sleep deprivation more than most. Keep reading to find out the causes of teen sleep problems and to find out how many hours of sleep a teen requires. Complete news at...
Weight gain can sometimes be attributed to a lack of sleep. Keep reading to find out how lack of sleep and sleep apnea can contribute to weight gain. Complete news at...
Lack of sleep, namely insomnia and related disorders, has unique symptoms, causes and treatments. Keep reading to leanr more about the causes and effects of lack of sleep. Complete news at...
Parents who use spanking as a form of punishment are also more likely than other parents to physically abuse their children, a new study shows. Complete news at...
Disrupted sleep, in the form of restless leg syndrome (RLS), periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD), sleep apnea and delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS), are serious disorders that can damage your health. Keep reading for more on the causes of disrupted sleep. Complete news at...
Sleep deprivation, caused by sleep disorders has a number of physical and mental effects. Keep reading to learn more about the effects of sleep deprivation. Complete news at...
The causes of sleep deprivation vary widely, ranging from medical conditions to the medications you take to your lifestyle habits. Keep reading to learn more about the causes of sleep deprivation and various sleep disorders. Complete news at...
Wth our busy lives, stress can lead to a bad night's sleep. Keep reading to learn about the effects of stress and stress management on sleep. Complete news at...
Weight gain can sometimes be attributed to a lack of sleep. Keep reading to find out how lack of sleep and sleep apnea can contribute to weight gain. Complete news at...
Lack of sleep, namely insomnia and related disorders, has unique symptoms, causes and treatments. Keep reading to leanr more about the causes and effects of lack of sleep. Complete news at...
Parents who use spanking as a form of punishment are also more likely than other parents to physically abuse their children, a new study shows. Complete news at...
Disrupted sleep, in the form of restless leg syndrome (RLS), periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD), sleep apnea and delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS), are serious disorders that can damage your health. Keep reading for more on the causes of disrupted sleep. Complete news at...
Sleep deprivation, caused by sleep disorders has a number of physical and mental effects. Keep reading to learn more about the effects of sleep deprivation. Complete news at...
The causes of sleep deprivation vary widely, ranging from medical conditions to the medications you take to your lifestyle habits. Keep reading to learn more about the causes of sleep deprivation and various sleep disorders. Complete news at...
Wth our busy lives, stress can lead to a bad night's sleep. Keep reading to learn about the effects of stress and stress management on sleep. Complete news at...
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