Snoring in infancy linked to impaired cognitive development
Two studies from Australia associate snoring in the first year of life to impaired cognitive development. Researchers suggest that lower cognitive development could become worse in these infants with age. In the first study, 16 infants who started snoring shortly after birth were compared with 88 babies who did not [...]
Race, community a factor in CPAP compliance
African-Americans and residents in poor areas are least likely to stick with their prescribed use of CPAP. A study in the December issue of SLEEP compared CPAP use by residents in five U.S. cities. Comparisons were based on ethnicity and socioeconomics. Researchers interviewed 191 participants from Seattle, Chicago, Minneapolis, Cleveland [...]
Exercise improves sleep apnea in overweight, sedentary adults
Exercise training may be beneficial for the management of sleep apnea in overweight patients who lead a sedentary lifestyle, according to a study in the December issue of the journal SLEEP. Forty-three overweight or obese adults, with at least moderately severe sleep apnea, were selected for the study. These adults [...]
How your sleep can impact your heart
A study in The Netherlands observed the relationship between sleep and heart disease among 20,432 men and women. Researchers found that short sleep contributes to cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease. The research was conducted over a 12-year period. None of the Dutch participants had any heart disease when first [...]
Poor sleep in pregnant mothers linked to preterm deliveries
A new study in the November issue of the journal SLEEP linked poor sleep in early and late pregnancy with an increased risk of preterm birth. Researchers found that women who reported sleep disruptions during the first and third trimesters faced significant risks of delivering prematurely. Even after income levels [...]
Loneliness could be disrupting your sleep
How lonely you are may affect how well you sleep. A study in the November issue of the journal SLEEP looked at 95 adults living in rural South Dakota. The volunteers were asked about any loneliness, such as feeling left out or isolated from others. These same residents also had [...]