Tag Archives: sleep apnea
Sleep Apnea, Insomnia Rates Rising In U.S. Military
Insomnia cases have quadrupled, and sleep apnea cases have increased five-fold in the U.S. military over a decade, according to a recent study.
Sleep Apnea Treatment May Decrease Nightly Trips To Bathroom
MONDAY, March 27, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Millions of Americans battle bothersome nighttime conditions, such as sleep apnea or the need to get up frequently to urinate.
Now, new research suggests that treating the former condition with CPAP “mask” therapy might also help ease the latter.
Why Do Men Get Sleepy After Sex? It Could Be Sleep Apnea
Kelly Ripa made headlines earlier this month after saying on “Live with Kelly” that her husband, Mark Consuelos, is “mean” after sex, and while she backpedaled Wednesday by clarifying he is simply “disinterested” afterward, the damage had already been done. Ripa’s Feb. 9 admission, whether in jest or not, has been trending on various news sites, including this one, ever since.
Sleep Apnea Has Become A New Focus of the Transportation Industry
NEW YORK – A commuter train crash at a busy New York City terminal on Wednesday morning was the latest of several accidents that have focused attention on how rail agencies monitor the health of their operators, especially sleep disorders like sleep apnea.
Engineer In Hoboken Train Crash Had Undiagnosed Sleep Apnea
HOBOKEN — The engineer of a commuter train that slammed into a station going double the 10 mph speed limit, killing a woman, suffered from sleep apnea that had gone undiagnosed, two U.S. officials told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
Sleep Apnea: 8 Questions and Answers You Should Know About
Sleep apnea is a disorder characterized by brief pauses in breathing during sleep. The pauses cause a partial arousal from sleep and prevent a good night’s rest.
Whether you have just been diagnosed with sleep apnea or think your partner may have the condition, you probably have some questions. Learning more about the disorder and how it’s treated will help you manage the condition, decrease complications and improve your quality of sleep. Below are some common questions and answers.
An Up Close and Personal Account of Having Sleep Apnea
This column is about sleep apnea. To be precise, my obstructive sleep apnea. I’m not going to apologize for writing about something that’s quite personal. I’m on a bit of a mission actually.
Study: Sleep Apnea Treatment For Commercial Drivers Is Beneficial
Commercial truck drivers who get treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) for two years may reduce their crash risk to the level of drivers without apnea, a study from Italy suggests.
Sleep Apnea Costs U.S. Billions Of Dollars Per Year
Chronic snoring is certainly a nuisance to those living with sleep apnea (and perhaps even more so, their partners), and it can also take a huge financial toll. A new report released by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) today puts a dollar amount on what sleep apnea actually costs the U.S. — and the results are staggering.
Sleep Well And It Could Help Your Waistline
Great sleep = Great Waistline?
You are likely to have heard Americans are getting fatter. Eating fast and processed foods and a sedentary lifestyle are likely contributors. Today, almost 70 percent of Americans are overweight, and this is a public health disaster. Another prevalent health issue in the U.S. is problems with sleeping. Almost 20 million people have sleep apnea, and about one-third of Americans are not getting enough sleep.
