Many parents and caregivers notice the teenage members of their family seem to need more sleep. In a new policy statement published at the end of August 2014, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends 8.5 to 9.5 hours of sleep, especially on school nights. Recent studies have revealed that only one in five teens get nine hours of sleep on school nights.
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A study published in the Journal of Neuroscience found that staying awake too long is proven to kill brain cells in mice. This is one more study that reveals how important it is to get enough sleep each and every night.
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It seems like every week there is a new study revealing some new information about sleep apnea. A study released in May 2014 found a correlation between both types of hearing loss and sleep apnea. The study was based on results from nearly 14,000 patients and found sleep apnea was independently associated with hearing impairment at both high and low frequencies.
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Many years ago, scientists and researchers discovered that patients with obstructive sleep apnea had a greater incidence of high blood pressure than people without any sleep disorders. In the early 2000, researchers found that beyond all reasonable doubt that obstructive sleep apnea is an independent risk factor for hypertension.
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In an interesting study released last month, June 2014, it was found that insomniacs that suffer from the variation of insomnia characterized by a sharply shortened duration of sleep are at an increased cancer risk. The study was conducted by Dr. Julio Fernandez-Mendoza from the Penn State College of Medicine. In addition, the study considered the existence of depression in the patients studied.
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If you are tired, it is important to listen to your body’s signals about sleep. The signals your body sends you for sleeping and waking are dictated by circadian rhythms. These rhythms most often follow the 24-hour period of one day. In a recent study conducted by the University of Michigan, researchers found that the neurons running your circadian rhythms are more complex than previously thought.
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Chronic pain sufferers are always seeking long-term solutions that will relieve their pain. While there are some medications and diets that can help manage the pain, there is new evidence that good quality sleep helps treat chronic pain.
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September 19 marks the next full moon on our calendar. There are many myths and stories about what a full moon can do to a person. For years, there has been speculation about the effects of a full moon on births, heart attacks, deaths, violence, hospital admissions, and even pet injuries.
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Jeffrey Durmer, MD PhD was recently the featured expert and co-host of Martina Desgouttes’ holistic health show Healthy Explosion on BlogTalkRadio. Dr. Durmer is Chief Medical Officer of FusionHealth. During the show, Dr. Durmer and Ms. Desgouttes discussed sleep and its effect on health and wellness.
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