Sleep Apnea

Australian researchers have found compelling evidence that insomnia may be linked to disruptions in the brain’s natural 24-hour rhythm of mental activity, shedding light on why some people struggle to “switch off” at night.This article […]

Sleep is one of the essential physiological needs for human survival, alongside food, water and air. But sleep is socially driven, influenced by environmental and personal factors, and a recent study suggests it may be […]

New research reveals that people with untreated obstructive sleep apnea have a higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. However, they can significantly reduce the risk by improving the quality of their sleep by using continuous […]

Sleep-related disorders are significantly associated with hypertension in postmenopausal U.S. women, according to a study published online Nov. 11 in Menopause.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

A study conducted by researchers at Saint Louis University found that people over 50 who suffer from both depression and insomnia are significantly more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.This article was originally […]

Tired? Well, a new national survey shows that you’re not alone.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

Staring at the ceiling while the clock blinks 3am doesn’t only sap energy for the next day. A large, long-running U.S. study of older adults has now linked chronic insomnia to changes inside the brain […]

Postmenopausal women are especially vulnerable to hypertension, which is a major cardiovascular risk factor. Women transitioning through or past the menopause transition are also more likely to report sleep disturbances (shorter sleep duration, trouble sleeping, […]

Sleep is a hot commodity—we want it, we need it, but most of us aren’t getting enough of it.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com