These weight-loss drugs can help treat sleep apnea
A new study suggests that popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound may help people with obesity and type 2 diabetes sleep better.
Specifically, the...
Your sleep could reveal your future health, AI shows
A bad night of sleep usually means feeling tired the next day. But it could also be a warning sign for serious health problems...
Weaker body clocks may increase dementia risk in older people
A new study has found that people with weaker or more irregular circadian rhythms—the body’s internal clock—may have a higher risk of developing dementia.
The...
Back pain today, sleep problems tomorrow? What men should know
Many older men deal with either sleep problems, back pain, or both. Now, a new study led by Soomi Lee at Penn State shows...
Sleep apnea linked to early signs of brain damage
A new study from Korea University Ansan Hospital has found that people with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea may face a higher risk...
Hidden sleep problem may harm memory in older women
A new study has found that older women with both sleep apnea and insomnia may face a higher risk of memory problems.
Interestingly, this link...
Sleep apnea quietly damages mental health in people over 45
As people grow older, changes in sleep become very common. Many adults notice that they wake up more often at night, feel tired during...
This sleep problem may increase risk of Parkinson’s disease
Sleep problems are very common, especially as people age. One serious sleep disorder, called obstructive sleep apnea, affects how a person breathes during the...
Poor sleep may raise high blood pressure in older women
A new study shows that sleep problems are closely linked to high blood pressure in postmenopausal women in the United States.
The research was published...
Fitness trackers could help detect sleep apnea and high blood pressure
Over 70 million Americans wear fitness trackers to monitor steps, sleep, and heart rate. A new study suggests these popular devices could soon do...