This treatment benefits people with both sleep apnea and heart rhythm disorders
Obstructive sleep apnea and atrial fibrillation (AFib) are interconnected conditions that together elevate cardiovascular risks.
Having one increases the likelihood of developing the other. The...
This sleep problem may double Parkinson’s risk
A new study shows that people who do not treat their obstructive sleep apnea may face a much higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.
The...
Tai chi may help reduce sleep loss —just like therapy
Tai chi, a gentle form of exercise that combines slow movements with deep breathing and focus, might help middle-aged and older adults sleep better.
A...
Why some people can’t switch off their mind at night
Australian scientists have found strong evidence that insomnia may be caused by problems with the brain’s natural 24-hour cycle of activity.
This may explain why...
Treating sleep apnea may help prevent Parkinson’s, study shows
A new study has found that people who don’t treat their sleep apnea have a higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.
The good news is...
Study shows the key to improving blood sugar and sleep
A new study led by researchers at Osaka University has found something surprising about a lesser-known substance in our bodies.
This substance is called D-alanine,...
Strong sleep drug might harm your heart if taken at night
Midazolam is a powerful drug that doctors often use to calm people down before surgery. It works so well that many patients don’t remember...
Poor sleep may raise high blood pressure risk in older women
A new study has found that sleep problems are strongly linked to high blood pressure in women who have gone through menopause.
The research was...
Depression and insomnia together may greatly increase dementia risk, study finds
A large new study from Saint Louis University has found that older adults who have both depression and insomnia are at much higher risk...
Going to bed at the same time may help lower blood pressure
A new study from the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences suggests that something as simple as going to bed at the same time...