Category: Sleep Issues

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New research by University of Georgia scientists sheds light on why people with obstructive sleep apnea may have associated autoimmune disorders.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – A first-of-its-kind global survey shows the initial phase of the COVID-19 lockdown dramatically altered our personal habits, largely for the worse.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Hurricanes impact obstructive sleep apnea patients’ ability to use positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy not only during, but also before and after the storm

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Amidst an election cycle shrouded in uncertainty, compounded by a pandemic, sleep may be a casualty.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted many aspects of our lives, including how well we sleep at night.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New research has confirmed long-suspected links between sleep apnea and Alzheimer’s disease, finding identical signs of brain damage in both conditions.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Middle-aged adults who report symptoms of insomnia and are sleeping less than six hours a night may be at increased risk of cognitive impairment….

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – People with generalized epilepsy who have seizures arising from both sides of the brain simultaneously, have a higher risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)….

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a chronic sleep condition affecting more than one billion people worldwide.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – For people with chronic insomnia, a good night’s sleep is elusive. But what if insomnia symptoms could be alleviated by simply listening to one’s own brainwaves?

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – According to a recent survey conducted by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), more than half of parents (57%) say their children aren’t getting enough sleep on school nights

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – DARIEN, IL – A new study of sleep, religious affiliation, and perceptions of heaven found that atheists and agnostics are significantly more likely to be better sleepers than Catholics and Baptists.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – A simple coffee and a quick catnap could be the cure for staying alert on the nightshift as new research from the University of South Australia shows that this unlikely combination can improve attention and reduce sleep inertia.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – When we dream, our brains are filled with noisy electrical activity that looks nearly identical to that of the awake brain.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Sleep is a remarkably productive and critical part of life; it’s the time when the brain and body recharge for another day. Yet, most of us simply aren’t getting enough sleep.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – We all have trouble sleeping sometimes. Whether we willingly sacrifice a couple of hours of sleep to finish a good book, stay up late to chat with a friend….

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Sunday, Aug. 9 is National Book Lovers Day, and who doesn’t love getting lost in a good book? But before you crack open your next novel, consider this:

(HealthNewsDigest.com – Due to longer days, more outdoor activities, and less structure, sleep often becomes less of a priority in the summertime.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – July 16, 2020─ An American Thoracic Society-led international task force has released a guidance document to help guide clinicians on restoring elective in-person pulmonary and sleep services….

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – COQUITIAM, BRITISH COLUMBIA … The COVID19 pandemic is creating unprecedented levels of sleep deprivation, presenting a significant risk to our mental and physical health.