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Practicing certain tongue and pharyngeal exercises may reduce symptoms of mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to new research being published in the second issue for May of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Although CPAP is the gold standard treatment for severe OSA, the vast majority of subjects from epidemiological studies have mild or moderate OSA. Complete news at...
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The eyes may be the window into the soul, but they may also contain important medical information. According to new research presented at the American Thoracic Society's 105th International Conference in San Diego on May 19, patients with diabetes who have retinopathy should also be screened for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). "We know from our earlier research that 23 percent of men with type 2 diabetes have OSA and this is under-recognized and under-treated," said Sophie D. Complete news at...
We started our discussion about restless legs syndrome (RLS) in my recent blog, so let’s continue where we left off. Mild symptoms of RLS occur in 5-15% of the general population, which makes it the second or third most common sleep disorder. Of these cases, only about 2-3% are considered clinically severe enough to require treatment. It appears to occur more commonly in females and can even affect children. Due... Complete news at...
Friday, May 22, 2009
DSPS: Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome
DSPS: Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome
Delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS) is often misdiagnosed as a sleep disorder. Learn more about the causes and symptoms of DSPS.
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.
Nightmares: Why We Have Them and How to Stop Them
Do you or someone you love suffer from nightmares? Learn more about the most common causes of nightmares and how you can stop them.
Link Between Sleep And Weight Control
Could sleep be a critical component to maintaining a healthy body weight? According to new research presented on Sunday, May 17, at the American Thoracic Society's 105th International Conference in San Diego, body mass index (BMI) is linked to length and quality of sleep in a surprisingly consistent fashion.
Symptoms and Causes of Insomnia
There are many causes of insomnia. Keep reading to learn more about the causes of insomnia, including pain, depression, and sleep disorders.
Delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS) is often misdiagnosed as a sleep disorder. Learn more about the causes and symptoms of DSPS.
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.
Nightmares: Why We Have Them and How to Stop Them
Do you or someone you love suffer from nightmares? Learn more about the most common causes of nightmares and how you can stop them.
Link Between Sleep And Weight Control
Could sleep be a critical component to maintaining a healthy body weight? According to new research presented on Sunday, May 17, at the American Thoracic Society's 105th International Conference in San Diego, body mass index (BMI) is linked to length and quality of sleep in a surprisingly consistent fashion.
Symptoms and Causes of Insomnia
There are many causes of insomnia. Keep reading to learn more about the causes of insomnia, including pain, depression, and sleep disorders.
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