Not only does sleep refresh your body, it can also change your mental state. New research indicates that getting the right amount of sleep will actually improve depressive symptoms
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Although sleep apnea is completely treatable sleep disorder, it goes untreated far too often. Yet another link has been found between sleep apnea and the brain. A study conducted by the NYU Langone Medical Center found that sleep apnea can affect your spatial memory.
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Through various studies of the condition, doctors have identified signs of sleep apnea and the common risk factors associated with it.
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For some people, it is truly a luxury to be able to fall asleep and stay asleep. If you are an insomniac, you may also be at risk for sleep apnea. Anyone that suffers from a sleep disorder truly understands the torture of trying to fall asleep whenever you want to get some rest.
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If you are scheduling a surgery in the near future, it is important to schedule a sleep apnea screening prior to undergoing the surgery. According to a study released in the October 2014 issues of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) should get tested and treated for the condition prior to the surgery.
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Every month academic journals, universities, and other publications release more evidence to readers that reveal we are more dependent on sleep than previously known. According to a study conducted at the University of Oslo in Norway, it was found that people with disrupted sleep had a decline in brain volume.
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A study published last month revealed that Stanford researchers found poor sleep may be a risk factor for suicide in adults over the age of 65. After using the data from a study that followed the health patterns of over 14,000 participants, it was found that 20 of the participants died by committing suicide.
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It seems like every week there is a new study revealing some new information about sleep apnea. A study released in May 2014 found a correlation between both types of hearing loss and sleep apnea. The study was based on results from nearly 14,000 patients and found sleep apnea was independently associated with hearing impairment at both high and low frequencies.
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Everywhere we turn; it seems there is new information concerning the way sleep affects our overall health. Researchers are now connecting more conditions and diseases with people that do not get the recommended amount of sleep you need on a daily basis. Now, researchers at the University of Toronto have found a connection between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and diabetes.
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Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder and has been associated with higher risk factor of developing depression, anxiety, and suicide. The researchers at Pennsylvania State University wanted to see if there was an association with decreased life span. After studying over 1,700 patients for more than ten years, it was found that people with long-term insomnia face a higher mortality rate, 21% with men and 5% for women.
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As the life expectancy of men and women across the globe increases, the number of patients with dementia is expected to increase dramatically. Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, to the point of interviewing with daily tasks.
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