Sleep Research Articles & Analysis: Older
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Obesity is a significant contributor to respiratory disorders such as Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS) and sleep apnea, both of which are characterized by reduced respiratory chemosensitivity. These conditions not only impair breathing but also exacerbate the health risks associated with obesity. Recent research from Rivera (2024) investigates the ...
One of the more commonly asked questions sleep apnea experts answer is “Does sleeping sitting upright help with sleep apnea?” We already know that when a person with sleep apnea sleeps on their back, gravity closes or significantly narrows their airway (the space formed at the back of the mouth and upper throat areas). At the same time, the amount of air that enters their lungs ...
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. When you sleep, your airway relaxes and narrows causing your tongue to fall backwards. As a result, your throat wall vibrates as you breathe and causes you to snore. ...
Sleep is an important factor to help maintain health and well-being. It’s recommended that an adult should get at least 7 hours of sleep a night. Getting a good night’s sleep has many benefits such as better memory, reduced stress levels and lowers the risk of heart disease. On the flip side, not getting enough sleep regularly can have serious repercussions such as a weaker immune ...
Abstract—The current study aims to evaluate the performance of the Circadia Sleep Analysis Algorithm, which - in combination with the non-contact and minimally invasive Circadia bedside monitor - allows for long-term sleep assessment and continuous evaluation of sleep therapy outcomes. The Circadia Contactless Respiratory Monitor was initially used to record 17 nights of sleep data from 9 ...
You may think you have slept all night, whereas in reality, you may have been waking briefly and shifting position in bed for much of the night, due to noise disturbances. Around 30% of UK residents are sleep deprived, according to research by the Mental Health Foundation, who interviewed more than 6,700 people on their sleeping habits. ...
I’ve been seeing more and more sleep disruption in my patients as the weeks in social isolation have progressed, and I am glad to hear that the media and researchers are taking note of this issue as well… especially during Mental Health Awareness Month! Why are people finding it harder to sleep during COVID-19? In the piece ...
According to the latest sleep research, sleep can act as a form of overnight therapy, making us better at handling strong emotions. How can sleeping better help you treat depression? Well, 90% of depressed people struggle with sleep. As you may have noticed, some people with depression sleep ...
Generally, a countermeasure is an action taken to reduce or avoid the effects of an undesirable condition or situation. In managing fatigue, appropriate countermeasures can help improve alertness, maintain performance, and reduce drowsiness. Taking appropriate countermeasures at appropriate times should be a cornerstone of a fatigue risk management system (FRMS), and understanding more about ...