Good news, dog lovers: Letting your four-legged friend into the bedroom does not worsen your sleep, according to a new Mayo Clinic study—and it may actually help you rest easier. But before you cuddle up too close, know this: Researchers still caution against snoozing in the same bed. The study, published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, included 40 adults, …
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There are many common myths about sleep. We hear them frequently, and may even experience them far too often. Sometimes they can be characterized as “old wives tales,” but there are other times the incorrect information can be serious and even dangerous. The National Sleep Foundation has compiled this list of common myths about sleep, …
Untreated sleep apnea can contribute to a range of conditions associated with heart disease and diabetes, according to a new study conducted by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers. The study found increases in blood sugar, fat levels, stress hormones, and blood pressure in patients with obstructive sleep apnea—a condition that affects 20 to 30 percent of adults. …
Insomnia affects around 60 million people in the United States every year. It is associated with a variety of health concerns, particularly among the elderly, including cognitive impairment and metabolic syndrome. As any person who has had a sleepless night will know, trying to “will” yourself to sleep during an episode of insomnia is not just unhelpful, but it might …
Waking up for school can be tough on kids and parents. Shifting from summer to a busy (early!) school routine makes it tempting to cut corners on sleep. But kids age 5 to 12 need 10-11 hours of sleep per night, and teenagers often fall short of the 8-10 hours of sleep they need each …
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DARIEN, IL – While the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is disappointed in the recent decision by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to withdraw its advance notice of proposed rulemaking concerning obstructive sleep apnea, the AASM is urging both agencies to take alternative steps to improve sleep …
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Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that occurs when a person’s breathing is interrupted during sleep. People with untreated sleep apnea stop breathing repeatedly during their sleep, sometimes hundreds of times. This means the brain — and the rest of the body — may not get enough oxygen. Click “Read More” to learn about the two types of sleep apnea. Read More
DULUTH, Minn.—Shadab Rahman’s business is sleep, but it wasn’t his dream job. “I needed a summer research project,” the Harvard Medical School instructor said. “The only available lab was in Toronto. … They studied sleep.” That was when Rahman, now 36, was an undergraduate with an interest in cardiovascular medicine. His summer in Toronto led …
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“I spent a lot of time feeling like I was really depressed.” H. Wayne first started feeling abnormally sleepy during the day 17 years ago, when she started her freshman year at St. Olaf. Chalking it up to typical lifestyle changes a college student experiences, including being a part of college athletics, she pushed on. …
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Some people, including the president and many celebrities boast about being able to function on as little as hours of sleep. But is it necessarily good for you? Brad Stulberg, coauthor of “Peak Performance: Elevate your Game, Avoid Burnout and Thrive with the New Science of Success”explains why you should sleep more than four hours even …
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