Sleep Health Articles
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Top 4 Things to Know About the Global Sleep Apnea Devices Market
The sleep apnea device market has undergone rapid transformation, driven by growing awareness about the consequences associated with disruptive or poor sleep conditions. Sleep apnea is a severe sleeping disorder in which a person experiences interruptive breathing or loud snoring. Long-term untreated or undiagnosed sleep apnea can cause several health problems, such as daytime sleepiness, ...
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What is heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF)?
Overview What is HFpEF? Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is a clinical syndrome in which patients have signs and symptoms of HF as the result of high left ventricular (LV) filling pressure, despite normal or near-normal LV ejection fraction (EF). Most patients with HFpEF also display normal LV volumes and an abnormal diastolic filling pattern (i.e, diastolic ...
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Managing emotional wellness during the holidays
As the holidays begin, families and friends come together to celebrate. There’s much to be grateful for during this time, but the holidays can also bring up feelings of stress for many people. An important way to take care of yourself is to manage emotional wellness—not only to improve your overall health but to help you better enjoy the end of year festivities. Today we’ll ...
By Evidation
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Health Mythbusting: Does eating turkey really make you tired?
This holiday season, Americans will consume around 87 million turkeys. And after they gobble down their turkey dinners, they might experience post-meal sleepiness. Often, people blame turkey as the cause. But does turkey actually make you tired? Why? What's in it? And what other factors are at play? In today’s article, we’ll break down the health myth of whether eating ...
By Evidation
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Make Mental Health a Priority
There are nearly one billion people worldwide who suffer from mental disorders. There is a stigma surrounding mental health making it difficult to speak up and seek help. Covid 19 has been a huge impact on people's mental health all around the world. Within the first year of Covid-19, there has been a 25% increase in anxiety and depression worldwide. Not being able to leave the house to ...
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How Sleep Deprivation Can Lead to Weight Gain
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 ...
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Sacral Insufficiency Fractures in a Geriatric Patient Treatment with the Curvafix IM System - Case Study
CASE PRESENTATION A 70-year-old female had a ground-level fall. Computed tomography imaging showed sacral insufficiency fractures in the left ala. No lumbar fracture was observed. Conservative treatment was initiated but the patient was referred 6 weeks post injury, unable to mobilize with a walker and needing a wheelchair. There was no anterior pelvic pain with palpation or weight bearing, but ...
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REM Sleep Behavior Disorder: Mike Birbiglia
Mike Birbiglia is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. He has released several comedy albums, including My Secret Public Album and Thank God for Jokes. In 2005, he was diagnosed with REM sleep behavior disorder. He went to a sleep specialist and was diagnosed after jumping out of a second-story window while dreaming. He has stated that acting out his dreams usually involves fleeing from ...
By BioSerenity
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REM Sleep Behavior Disorder: Mike Birbiglia
Mike Birbiglia: REM Sleep Behavior Disorder Mike Birbiglia is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. He has released several comedy albums, including My Secret Public Album and Thank God for Jokes. In 2005, he was diagnosed with REM sleep behavior disorder. He went to a sleep specialist and was diagnosed after jumping out of a second-story window while dreaming. He has stated that acting out ...
By BioSerenity
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5 Ways to Sleep Better with PTSD or Panic Attack Worry, Starting Tonight
Trouble with sleep can be the single most difficult thing about living with PTSD symptoms or frequent anxiety attacks. And yet, the harder you try to fall asleep, the more out of reach sleep can feel. Here are 5 common mistakes people make when they’re struggling to sleep, plus strategies that can help you get the sleep you need. Don’t: Take naps We get it. You’re ...
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Home Sleep - Case Study
In order to diagnose Sleep Apnea or other sleep disorders, a patient must undergo a polysomnography (sleep study). This is typically done in a sleep lab, requiring the patient to spend the night in-lab, while the polysomnography (PSG) equipment records his/her physiological data. However, today with technological advancements a polysomnography can be performed at home and is called a home sleep ...
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An NFL Superstar and Narcolepsy: Josh Andrews
Josh Andrews: Narcolepsy Josh Andrews is an NFL offensive guard for the New Orleans Saints. He had played for five other NFL teams in his professional career, including the Philadelphia Eagles and the Atlanta Falcons. A graduate of Oregon State University, Josh has a degree in sociology. In 2020, Josh announced that he had narcolepsy in an interview. He used his platform to support Project ...
By BioSerenity
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How Neteera deployed its proprietary AI on BioT’s Distributed Medical Device Platform to Improve Patient Care - Case Study
Medical Tech innovators, Neteera Technology developed their flagship device ‘Neteera 130’ to provide enhanced remote monitoring of patient vital signs, to improve care, and ultimately reduce healthcare costs while enabling optimal comfort for the patients. The Neteera 130 system (marketed as a ‘digital nursing assistant’) provides a continuous, contactless, passive vital ...
By BioT Medical
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The Prevalence of Migraine Among Military Veterans
Soldiers and veterans are tough – physically, mentally and emotionally. Does this mean they are immune from migraine pain? Absolutely not. Migraine pain hits soldiers and veterans hard and may be triggered by stress, injuries or trauma. Although soldiers may not talk about the pain they feel, it’s still here, impacting their relationships, health and overall quality of life. If ...
By CEFALY
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Signs of Parkinson’s Disease to Watch For
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that is most commonly known for affecting movement. It primarily impacts dopaminergic, or dopamine-producing, neurons in a specific area of the brain known as the substantia nigra. Typically, symptoms develop slowly over years and continue to worsen as the disease progresses. While the manifestation of symptoms tends to vary ...
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How can breath-training help you sleep better?
Most of us have experienced those frustrating nights, endlessly tossing and turning, unable to nod off. The goal of a good, restful night’s sleep can seem very distant. So often we bring all our daytime stress and anxieties into bed with us. Clearly, anything that can help us unwind, de-stress and get more of that precious shuteye would be a boon. The ancient traditions and practices of ...
By Airofit A/S
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The Connection Between Migraine and Mental Health
For people who experience migraine, daily life can be stressful and unpredictable. People with chronic migraines experience symptoms at least 15 days a month, preventing them from completing typical activities. Migraines are almost always linked to mental health because they impact many aspects of life. Understanding how your mental health affects migraines and vice versa can help you manage ...
By CEFALY
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The Link Between Smoking and Cognitive Decline
By now, you are likely aware of many of the well-established risks associated with smoking cigarettes, such as cancer, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and stroke. But did you know that research has discovered a link between smoking and cognitive decline? This research emphasizes the importance of identifying and controlling modifiable risk ...
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An NBA Superstar and Sleep Apnea: Shaq
Shaquille O’Neal: Sleep Apnea Shaquille O’Neal, also known as Shaq, is an NBA basketball player who played as a center throughout his career with six different teams and has been inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame. Born in Newark, NJ, Shaq started to play basketball at the Boys and Girls club and went to Louisiana State University. Now retired, Shaq works as a spokesman for brands ...
By BioSerenity
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Fibromyalgia Therapies and Treatments
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 ...
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