Every month academic journals, universities, and other publications release more evidence to readers that reveal we are more dependent on sleep than previously known. According to a study conducted at the University of Oslo in Norway, it was found that people with disrupted sleep had a decline in brain volume.
Read MoreMany 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.
Read MoreA study published last month revealed that Stanford researchers found poor sleep may be a risk factor for suicide in adults over the age of 65. After using the data from a study that followed the health patterns of over 14,000 participants, it was found that 20 of the participants died by committing suicide.
Read MoreResearchers have been looking into the exact effects of sleep apnea on various functioning systems of the body, within various age groups and demographics. According to a study released in June 2014, there is evidence showing sleep apnea is associated with neurocognitive dysfunction in adult Hispanic women.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreIt 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.
Read MoreMany 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.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreEverywhere we turn; it seems there is new information concerning the way sleep affects our overall health. Researchers are now connecting more conditions and diseases with people that do not get the recommended amount of sleep you need on a daily basis. Now, researchers at the University of Toronto have found a connection between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and diabetes.
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreHave you been diagnosed with sleep apnea? Are you supposed to use a CPAP machine throughout the nights to make sure your breathing never stops? People with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are usually prescribed a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) to keep them breathing throughout every hour of the night.
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