A new study provides strong evidence that severe obstructive sleep apnea increases your risk of death. The study involved a community sample of 6,441 people who were 40 years of age or older. Their sleep was evaluated with a portable-monitoring system during one night of home sleep testing. An [...]
You’re waking up or falling asleep, and suddenly you’re unable to move. Your body becomes paralyzed as if an unseen weight is upon you. You may be unable to move your arms or legs, body, and head. You can breathe and think, but you [...]
Even the best sleepers may toss and turn in bed when the conditions aren’t quite right. The bedroom is too hot, or too cold. The neighbors are too loud. The windows let in too much light. This can make getting to sleep a nightly [...]
The value of sleep is reflected in a child’s smiling face, happy nature and natural energy. A well-rested child is more likely to be healthy and energetic. He or she also is more likely to get better grades in school and have a positive [...]
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and sleep specialists are raising awareness of two risk factors for diabetes: sleep loss and sleep disorders. The National Institutes of Health reports that about 20.8 million people in the U.S. have diabetes. It is one of the leading [...]
A letter from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) sheds light on how sleep deprivation affects the job performance of air traffic controllers and other shift workers. The letter describes four instances since 2001 when an air traffic controller made a serious mistake on [...]
