May 24, 2013

Chronic Pain Associated With Sleep Apnea

Chronic pain is the most common reason that people visit the doctor. Sleep apnea and other sleep disorders are being linked to other health conditions with each new study that emerges and now there is a link between chronic pain and sleep apnea. This is a special relationship between sleep apnea and chronic pain because it goes both ways. People […]
May 6, 2013

Melatonin Levels and Diabetes Risk

Could there be a link between your melatonin levels and your risk of diabetes? There are lots of studies that have shown links between disrupted sleep and the risk of Type 2 diabetes but the exact relationship is still a mystery. New research from Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital found that women with low levels of melatonin had a higher […]
April 29, 2013

Treating Sleep Apnea Reduces Inflammation

Inflammation in the body has been linked to severe health problems and so has sleep apnea. New research has shown that treating sleep apnea reduces inflammation. Many studies have looked at the link between sleep apnea and high levels of inflammation but researchers recently performed a meta-analysis that pooled data from over 20 studies involving over 1,000 patients. The data suggested […]
April 17, 2013

Sleep and Genes

We know that sleep problems are related to a whole list of health problems including diabetes, heart disease, immune function, depression and cognitive issue – we just don’t know exactly why. Scientists may be closer to figuring out the “why”. It turns out that insufficient sleep can significantly disrupt and inhibit normal gene activity. This can occur with hundreds of […]
April 12, 2013

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Common and Dangerous

Obstructive sleep apnea is more common than you might think and most people who suffer from sleep apnea do not know they have it. This is dangerous because sleep apnea has been linked to lots of other health problems, many of them serious. If you have received a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea treating your condition is very important for your health.  […]
April 2, 2013

Sleep May Be a Matter of Life and Death

Lots of scientific studies have shown the links between obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia and other sleep disorders on our overall health but can poor sleep be a matter of life and death? Problem sleep has been linked to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, depression and daytime sleepiness. A new study from the Medical College of Georgia has shown a link between […]
March 21, 2013

Snoring a Problem for Kids Too

Snoring and sleep disordered breathing aren’t just adult problems. Kids can have these problems too! A study conducted in Finland found that almost 10% of children exhibited some type of sleep disordered breathing problem and that the rate was equal for girls and boys. The effects of snoring and breathing during sleep are a little different for children. Studies have […]
March 9, 2013

Adjusting to Daylight Savings Time

Spring forward, fall back. Changing the clocks is easy but adjusting our bodies to daylight savings time is another story. This Sunday we move the clock ahead one hour and lose an hour of sleep which means Monday morning will be a groggy one. Here are some tips for adjusting to this annual change that might make the adjustment a […]
February 20, 2013

Healthy Diet, Healthy Sleep in Columbus

There have been very few studies that look at a healthy diet and how it relates to a healthy sleep. A new study to be released in the journal Appetite wanted to know if there were any differences in the diets of people who reported shorter sleep, longer sleep or standard sleep patterns. Study author, Michael A. Grandner of the University […]
February 12, 2013

6 Myths About Sleep

A myth is a story that is repeated often but isn’t actually true. Here are 6 myths about the importance of sleep and the truth behind the myth. Most people don’t realize just how important sleep is for their brain function and overall health – in fact science is just starting to unlock what really happens while we are sleeping! Sleep isn’t that […]
February 1, 2013

Snoring – A Serious Health Problem

Yes, snoring is actually a very serious health problem. We usually make fun of those who snore but new evidence shows that snoring damages the carotid arteries – making this no laughing matter. Researchers from Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit found that snorers had a higher risk for thickened or abnormal carotid arteries than people who were over weight or […]
January 18, 2013

Diagnosed With Sleep Apnea? Check for Depression Too

The CDC found that men who were diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea were twice as likely to suffer from depression as men who did not have a sleep disorder. It was worse for women with sleep apnea – they were five times more likely to experience major depression compared to those who didn’t have the condition. Both men and women who had […]
December 30, 2012

Improve Your Memory – Treat Sleep Apnea

Memory getting a little fuzzy? You might have sleep apnea. Treating sleep apnea and the snoring that goes along with it has been shown to improve cognitive functions. A study conducted in Sweden and published in the journal Nature and the Science of Sleep studied patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea who used an oral appliance to keep their […]
December 22, 2012

Signs of Sleep Apnea

Do you know the signs that you, or a loved one, might have sleep apnea? The number one sign is snoring. Now, not everyone who snores has sleep apnea but almost everyone with sleep apnea snores. This snoring is loud, persistent and no amount of poking and prodding from your bed partner will make it stop. If your spouse has […]
December 8, 2012

Sleep Apnea Damages Female Brains More

Researchers learned about the damage to the brain that occurs in sleep apnea patients about 10 years ago. Now the same reserch team from UCLA has found that the female brain experiences more damage than men. “While there are a great many brain studies done on sleep apnea and the impact on on’e health they have typically focused on men […]
December 6, 2012

Artery Damage in Sleep Apna Patients

Researchers from Romania have found that people with obstructive sleep apnea have artery damage that is similar to that found in diabetic patients. The researchers noted that sleep apnea has been associated with high blood pressure, heart arrhythmias, heart attack, stroke and heart failure. The researchers used ultrasound measurements of the heart among separate groups of patients that included: healthy […]
November 15, 2012

Unusual Signs of Sleep Apnea

People are becoming more aware of sleep apnea and are learning the warning signs of the disease. But do you know the unusual signs that show you might have sleep apnea? The unusual signs you might have sleep apnea include excessive nighttime urination and mouth breathing. Some people also experience a lower threshold for pain, depression, concentration problems or irritability. […]
November 2, 2012

Sleep Apnea Treatment When You Don't Have Electricity

Superstorm Sandy has shown a large area of the country what it is like to live without electricity. For most this results in boredom and adding more blankets to stay warm but for people with obstructive sleep apnea a power outage can be serious. Patients with obstructive sleep apnea stop breathing during sleep. They are typically prescribed a CPAP device […]
October 3, 2012

Sleepy Workers Cost Companies

Sleepy workers can cost companies money due to errors and accidents. A recent survey suggested that insomnia was linked to a 40% higher risk of accidents that cost a company $500 or more. It was estimated that the total cost to American businesses is about $31 billion each year.  The data from the American Insomnia Survey found that people with […]
September 12, 2012

Are Truckers Avoiding Sleep Apnea Diagnosis?

The diagnosis of sleep apnea among long-haul truckers is important because the daytime drowsiness caused by the condition can lead to fatal accidents. According to a new European study as many as 40% of truck drivers may have sleep apnea but that they may be under-reporting their daytime sleepiness. The study looked at a group of people including truck drivers […]