Sleep Quality Articles & Analysis: Older
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Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that is characterized with snoring and frequent interruptions in breathing, when asleep. That impacts quality sleep and puts the individual at risk of health issues. Though CPAP therapy is considered gold standard in treating sleep apnea, there are a multitude of vitamins and ...
Whether it’s for business purposes, taking a family vacation, or a solo adventure for fun and relaxation, flying has been a favorite traveling mode for a significant percentage of the world’s populace. And if it’s a longer flight, you might consider taking a nap during part of the flight. But what happens if that innocent nap turns into a “snore-fest” that disturbs ...
But lately, your partner or spouse has been waking you up throughout the night because your snoring is disturbing their sleep. So you’re probably asking yourself “Why am I snoring all of a ...
Is your sleep interrupted every night by your partner’s chronic, loud snoring? If your answer is “YES!”, then you’re probably aware of what a nightmare this can be and how to deal with a snoring partner. Here are several reasons: Resentment is growing in your relationship because your partner isn’t taking the issue seriously and isn’t trying to find a good ...
For many individuals, sleeping with the right pillow can help them win the war against snoring. This is because your sleep position can dramatically affect how much you snore and how much this impacts your sleep quality. ...
Understanding Sleep Apnea and Its Types Sleep apnea is a sleep-related breathing disorder that results in poor sleep quality and can lead to daytime fatigue or sleepiness, forgetfulness, and irritability. According to the Mayo Clinic, there are 3 types of sleep apnea to be aware of as follows: ...
In addition, the scores for Perceived sleep quality index (PSQI) improved considerably, compared with the placebo group. ...
In honor of National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day this month, we are doing our part to set the record straight on Fibromyalgia, a condition the MayoClinic calls “one of the most misunderstood disorders in medicine today.” Once thought to be an autoimmune or inflammatory disorder, specialists now agree that fibromyalgia is a disorder of the nervous system. It most commonly affects women ...
CBD oil shares many beneficial qualities with antidepressants without producing the same potential for negative side effects. The CBD improves sleep quality, reduces anxiety, and improves general mood. In fact, some people find that after a period of adjusting to the right dosage of CBD oil they are able to reduce, or even altogether remove, the ...
Everyone at some time in their life has suffered from the throbbing, aching, and annoying pain of a headache. Headaches can be mild, or they can be severe and even debilitating. While most people experience a headache occasionally, others deal with recurrent head pain, sometimes experiencing headaches weekly, or even up to 15 or more times each month, as in the case of chronic ...
As a clinical psychologist and specialist in Behavioral Sleep Medicine, a recent article from April 17 in Medscape, entitled “Sleep in the Time of COVID-19” caught my eye. ...
There is a reason why depriving someone of sleep is a form of torture. Humans need regular periods of quality sleep to recharge, process the day’s experiences, file away memories and follow a normal circadian rhythm to regulate the body’s functions. ...
This paper explores the relevance of housing conditions as a key factor influencing mental health, sleep quality, indoor air, home safety, accessibility, obesity, mould growth, hygrothermal conditions and energy consumption, perception of crime, and residential quality.Keywords: housing conditions, inadequate housing, human health, evidence, living conditions, ...