Category: Sleep Issues

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Taking physician-recommended sleep medications to treat insomnia may actually increase the risk of falling for older adults

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – More than 3.2 million Americans suffer from schizophrenia; about 100,000 people are newly diagnosed every year.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – ANN ARBOR, MI – Sleep doesn’t come easily for nearly half of older Americans, and more than a third have resorted to some sort of medication to help them doze off at night, according to new results from the National Poll on Healthy Aging.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Washington, DC  — A new study reveals a potential link between disordered sleep and kidney function loss and early death among individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – From tossing and turning as you try to fall asleep, to your eyes opening in the middle of the night because you can’t stay asleep — we’ve all been there.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – SCOTTSDALE, Arizona — Let sleeping dogs lie … in the bedroom. That’s according to a new Mayo Clinic study that’s sure to set many tails wagging.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – HERSHEY, Pa. — Inflammation is traditionally thought of as a symptom of sleep apnea, but it might actually precede the disorder, potentially opening the door for new ways to treat and predict sleep apnea, according to researchers.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – September is Home Furnishings Month. A mattress is one of the biggest investments, and most important purchases, you’ll ever make for your family – after all, you spend approximately about one-third of your life in bed.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Sleep apnea, left untreated for even a few days, can increase blood sugar and fat levels, stress hormones and blood pressure, according to a new study of sleeping subjects.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Children sleep more poorly if their mothers suffer from insomnia symptoms – potentially affecting their mental wellbeing and development

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Johns Hopkins researchers report the unexpected presence of a type of neuron in the brains of mice that appears to play a central role in promoting sleep by turning ‘off’ wake-promoting neurons.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – MINNEAPOLIS – People who get less rapid eye movement (REM) sleep may have a greater risk of developing dementia

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Sleep is essential for good mental and physical health, and chronic insufficient sleep increases the risk for several chronic health problems.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – DALLAS – August 3, 2017 – Scientists exploring the brain for answers to certain sleep disorders may have been looking in the wrong place.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – More than a third of Americans don’t get enough sleep, and growing evidence suggests it’s not only taking a toll on their physical health through heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and/or other conditions, but hurting their mental health as well.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – CHICAGO – Having a good reason to get out of bed in the morning means you are more likely to sleep better at night with less sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Your face is the first thing people notice about you and if your skin isn’t looking healthy it will make you look unfit. The key to a great face is good skin care.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, you don’t have to let fatigue, jet lag or aggravation from dealing with the transportation system keep you from feeling your best.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – For most people, taking an Ambien is a means of treating insomnia.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – There is some evidence that eating late in the day actually makes it harder to sleep, especially if you eat fatty foods.