Have you ever struggled to keep up with your workout buddies at the gym? The panting, out of breathiness could be triggered by sleep apnea, a common sleeping disorder than affects how your body takes in oxygen while you sleep.
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If your child’s grades are slipping in school, inadequate amounts of sleep could be to blame. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, a lack of sleep can hinder a student’s ability to stay alert at school, leading to a decline in academic performance and a decrease in grade point averages.
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From playing bed sheet tug-of-war with your partner to trying to drown out his or her loud snoring, resorting to sleeping on the couch doesn’t seem like a bad idea. But before you consider sleeping apart from your bed partner, you should try some of these sleep solutions.
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Earlier this year, the National Sleep Foundation conducted a world-class study closely examining the recommended number of hours of sleep across individual age groups. Here are the results.
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If you’re suffering from pain on a regular basis, sleep disorders, such as excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), sleep apnea, insomnia or narcolepsy, might be to blame.
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Are you a “morning person” or a “night owl?” The answer to this question is often influenced by “dipping” and “rising” tendencies in your circadian rhythm.
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A new study in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine indicates a link between type-2 diabetes and sleep apnea in men.
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Difficulty falling asleep can be caused by a number of things, including staring at your computer or phone screen before bed, racing thoughts or having too much caffeine. However, if difficulty falling asleep occurs three or more nights a week or persists for three months, symptoms may point to chronic insomnia.
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If you have sickle cell disease, there are many health risks you are likely aware of relating to your condition. While it is highly common for people with sickle cell disease to experience fatigue and feeling tired, experiencing this may also be a sign of having a sleep disorder. In a recent study released in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 44 percent of adults that have sickle cell disease that have trouble sleeping actually have a sleep disorder or condition.
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Sleep is increasingly found to be more important for the brain and body’s functioning. Another recent discovery concerning sleep apnea and its effect on a person was found by researchers in the VA Pacific Islands Health Care System. It was found that men with sleep issues and disorders, such as sleep apnea, may be more likely to develop problems that are linked to dementia. This was especially prevalent in older men.
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Staying in shape this summer might be more difficult than ever if you are suffering from an undiagnosed sleep disorder. A new study revealed that people suffering from sleep apnea may suffer from a decreased exercise capacity. This is attributed to the fact that a person with sleep apnea is unable to burn the high levels of oxygen needed during difficult exercise.
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