According to the National Sleep Foundation’s 2005 Sleep in America poll, 14% of Americans do shift work. Compared to their day shift counterparts, shift workers are more likely to suffer from insomnia as well as excessive daytime sleepiness (61% vs. … Continue reading
Poor sleep quality has been linked to various health risk factors including obesity, diabetes, heart disease and even death. In a ground breaking study, less sleep can now be considered a risk factor for developing colon cancer. In a ground-breaking … Continue reading
Sleep apnea is a common disorder and can adversely affect your health if not properly treated. In addition to treatment prescribed by your doctor, there are also lifestyle changes you can make to further help with your disorder. Continue reading
It has been reported that up to 90% of people who have Sleep Apnea don’t even know they are afflicted by it! Usually it is the bed partner whom notices the person struggling to breathe. Most of the afflicted don’t … Continue reading
Yahoo reported that, ” Severe sleep apnea raises the risk of dying early by 46 percent, U.S. researchers reported Monday,” August 17th. It was also noted that people with milder sleep apnea do not share this same risk. They said, “people … Continue reading
A quick quiz to determine if you suffer from sleep deprivation. Continue reading
Sufferers of sleep disorders can use Respironics CPAP machines to aid them in getting the suggested 8-hours of sleep. Continue reading
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a major disease affecting one in 15 Americans. OSA is as prevalent as asthma and diabetes. Moreover, many sufferer’s remain undiagnosed. This debilitating disease affects more than just the basic rest requirements of individuals; it … Continue reading
Snoring is most common in males, overweight people, and older adults but can be present in anyone at any age. In fact, 45% of all adults say that they do snore on occasion and about 25% of adults say they … Continue reading
Sleep is an important part of our lives. Without enough of it our bodies collapse with fatigue. However, different people do sleep differently and their bodies require different amounts of sleep. Some people can sleep as little as 5 hours … Continue reading
