Medical Conditions

1 12, 2023

Unlock the secrets to a healthier heart through better sleep

2024-01-26T14:55:39+00:00December 1, 2023|Heart Disease, Medical Conditions|

In the quest for a healthier heart, have you considered the role your sleep plays? The American Heart Association has, and that's why it introduced the Cardiovascular Health & Sleep Initiative. This new campaign is shedding light on the connection between sleep and heart [...]

10 05, 2023

How seasonal allergies affect sleep

2023-05-10T18:35:20+00:00May 10, 2023|Featured, Medical Conditions, Poor Sleep|

Seasonal allergies can have a significant impact on our daily lives, including our ability to get a good night's sleep. As the seasons change, many people suffer from allergies due to the increase of pollen, dust, and other allergens in the air. These allergies [...]

29 03, 2023

Understanding the relationship between sleep deprivation and addiction

2023-07-27T16:25:16+00:00March 29, 2023|Medical Conditions, Mental Health, Poor Sleep, Sleep Deprivation|

Just like more organically occurring mental health problems like anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder, substance addiction has an inexorable link to the quality of a person’s sleep. With even commonly-abused substances like cannabis causing sleep problems in more than 40% of those trying to [...]

24 02, 2023

A lack of sleep may trigger seizures in epilepsy

2023-02-24T19:23:36+00:00February 24, 2023|Featured, Medical Conditions, Poor Sleep, Sleep Deprivation, Sleep Disorders|

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that is characterized by recurring seizures. The exact cause of epilepsy is not always known, but it is thought to be related to abnormal electrical activity in the brain. There is evidence to suggest that sleep can have an [...]

31 01, 2023

Sleeping with COPD

2023-01-31T20:07:42+00:00January 31, 2023|Featured, Medical Conditions, Poor Sleep, Sleep Apnea|

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung condition that can make it difficult to breathe. According to one survey, about 40 percent of people with COPD report that getting a good night’s sleep can be a challenge. Sleep and COPD are connected in [...]

20 09, 2022

Improved sleep may help curb migraine attacks

2023-01-17T19:51:30+00:00September 20, 2022|Featured, Medical Conditions, Poor Sleep, Wellness|

An estimated 1 billion people globally experience migraines. These severe headaches can be debilitating. With so many people affected by serious symptoms, researchers are studying how migraines are linked to sleep. Migraines can lead to sleep problems. People with migraines may have trouble falling [...]

16 08, 2022

Nightly “brain wash” protects against Alzheimer’s disease during sleep

2023-01-17T19:52:25+00:00August 16, 2022|Aging, Featured, Medical Conditions, Memory|

Scientists have revealed evidence of a strong connection between sleep and Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia. Dementia is a general term for a decline in memory loss and cognitive abilities. Alzheimer’s affects memory, thinking, and behavioral patterns. It [...]

7 07, 2022

Women with PCOS may have higher risk of sleep apnea

2023-01-18T17:06:23+00:00July 7, 2022|Featured, Medical Conditions, Sleep Apnea, Women|

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a health condition that affects a woman’s hormone levels. Women with PCOS have a hormonal imbalance that may make it harder for them to get pregnant. PCOS is the most common cause of female infertility. It affects as many [...]

4 02, 2020

Untreated sleep apnea puts heart health at risk

2022-07-12T17:57:44+00:00February 4, 2020|Heart Disease, Medical Conditions, Sleep Apnea|

February is American Heart Month. Did you know that sleep apnea impacts heart health? According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, nearly 30 million American adults are kept from restful sleep by obstructive sleep apnea, a chronic disease that involves the repeated collapse [...]

27 02, 2015

Can too much sleep kill you?

2021-04-29T18:38:20+00:00February 27, 2015|Aging, Healthy Sleep Habits, Medical Conditions, Poor Sleep|

Media reports of a new study are tarnishing sleep’s healthy image. The tabloid headlines scream, “Too MUCH sleep could KILL YOU.” But could sweet, gentle sleep really be a cold-blooded killer? The British study involved nearly 10,000 adults who completed a health survey. Four [...]

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