Category Archives: Sleep

According to new research from the University of Eastern Finland, obstructive sleep apnea (OBA) may have a more significant impact on the heart than previously noted. Patients with OBA have been found to show a higher immediate heart rate variability and greater changes in beat-to-beat intervals. These new findings come from two recent studies that ...click here to read more

A nightcap can be a relaxing way to finish off the day. But it can also be robbing you of valuable sleep. Alcohol may make you feel a little drowsy—it’s a depressant after all, but that doesn’t mean it’s good for sleep. A new poll from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) suggests that ...click here to read more

Sleep health and heart health are closely connected. When you’re doing well with sleep, it generally translates to a lower risk for heart failure. But what does healthy sleep look like? According to a new study in Circulation, it means meeting these five criteria: 1) Getting seven to eight hours of sleep each night 2) ...click here to read more

Many lifestyle factors, such as screen time, diet, and sleep, can strongly impact depression symptoms. A new study published in BMC Medicine has found a broad range of lifestyle factors and its effect on depression symptoms using the large UK Biobank lifestyle and mood dataset. Studies have previously shown that sleep can play an essential ...click here to read more

Sleep loss can affect many aspects of health. It has long been known that a lack of sleep can interfere with learning, and a new study shows how crucial it can be for consolidating memories. The study, which appeared in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging, suggests that sleep loss can hijack the brain’s ability ...click here to read more

Sleep apnea can be a dangerous condition, but it isn’t always the easiest to recognize. And according to some, men and women experience different symptoms. Aside from being closely associated with high blood pressure, heart disease, and type-2 diabetes, sleep apnea can significantly impact how you feel every day. It can make you more irritable, ...click here to read more

According to new research, people who experience high blood pressure while they sleep are more likely to have a higher risk of stroke and heart disease. The study, published in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation, has found that nighttime blood pressure is increasingly being recognized as a predictor of cardiovascular risk. It is a ...click here to read more

Getting extra sleep at night may be the key to improving mindfulness, according to a new study published in Sleep Health. This new research found that by getting an extra 29 minutes of sleep each night, mindfulness in everyday situations was beneficially increased. Mindfulness is achieved by purposefully bringing an individual’s awareness and attention to ...click here to read more

Were you wide awake at 6 AM this morning wondering what to do with yourself? It’s the first day back to standard time—the day when clocks “fall back.” The return to standard time marks the end of daylight savings time, the period when clocks turn forward an hour. But is all this time switching good ...click here to read more

Sleep might not be the central feature of your pain relief plan. But maybe it should be. The beginning and end of daylight saving time is a hassle. Most experts believe it should be done away with. But it can also serve as a semi-annual occasion to assess sleep hygiene. How you sleep is an ...click here to read more

When the clock turns back, it certainly creates a struggle. All of a sudden, that morning walk doesn’t seem like such a good idea. Best to stay in bed for a few extra winks, no? The darkness can zap energy early in the day. It can also make it hard to fall asleep at night, ...click here to read more

Sure, you might feel great this morning. You could be sleeping as well as you ever have. But your partner? Well, it’s possible they haven’t had a good night’s sleep in years. Why? Because of you. It’s not like you’re trying to rob your closest ally of beauty sleep. It just sort of happens. Once ...click here to read more

Exercise is an important factor when it comes to mental health and getting a good night’s sleep. The connection between physical and mental health has been known for a long time, but new research has found a link that incorporates sleep quality as well. As the world began to shut down due to the pandemic, ...click here to read more

New research suggests that adults with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may want to take extra precautions against influenza as the flu season approaches. A study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine is the first to find that adults with sleep apnea who did not use CPAP therapy were more likely to be hospitalized ...click here to read more