When a young pulmonology resident stumbled upon an article about sleep apnea, he could not have predicted how it would affect his life. What a difference 40 years makes. “Right after I read that article, I saw a patient who was very heavy. He had a thick neck and edema,” said David H. Winslow Jr.,…
Treating chronic fatigue syndrome (also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis or ME/CFS) starts with getting the right diagnosis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 90% of those with chronic fatigue aren’t diagnosed, as the illness often is misunderstood and mimics common illnesses that usually get better without treatment. Chronic fatigue treatment options…
Snoring loudly is a telltale sign of obstructive sleep apnea and a warning you may face a higher risk of stroke. Sleep apnea more than doubles the risk of stroke for middle-aged and older men and also increases the stroke risk in middle-aged and older women. “Sleep apnea is a common but under recognized risk…
Isolation, anxiety and a nonstop barrage of grim news about the coronavirus pandemic are a perfect storm for vivid dreams — and nightmares. According to David H. Winslow Jr., M.D., pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist with Norton Pulmonary Specialists, there’s even a name for it: coronavirus pandemic dreams. “Nightmares and dreaming have increased by about…
Some people who have trouble falling asleep try melatonin supplements to boost levels of the hormone, which already is produced by the body. Sold over the counter in pill and liquid forms, laboratory-made melatonin is absorbed directly into your system and can help adjust the body’s internal clock, regulating sleep-wake cycles. However, many physicians don’t…
Menopause is a time of major hormonal, physical and psychological changes for women, and those changes can have an impact on sleep. During the time before menopause, called perimenopause, the ovaries decrease production of estrogen and progesterone. Sleep issues can start during this phase, but generally ramp up after menopause, when a woman has gone…
Know that “foggy” feeling you get after a night of little or poor sleep? It’s more than just a sensation. The lack of shut-eye is likely impacting your brain’s ability to function. “Sleep is incredibly important to a number of brain functions, including how neurons communicate with one another,” said Mohammad S. Alsorogi, M.D., neurologist…
Although the science of studying sleep dates back to the 1920s, it’s only within the past 40 years that physicians have been able to diagnose and treat one of the largest groups of people with sleep disorders — those living with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Roughly 10% of U.S. adults — an estimated 22 million…
You’ve probably noticed that when you don’t get a good night’s sleep, the next day your whole routine is out of whack. Research has uncovered that part of this is due to an imbalance in metabolism caused by sleep deprivation. There’s a link between sleep and weight gain: When you don’t get enough sleep, hunger and appetite…
Your Ideal Sleeping Conditions Checklist Create the right environment with clean sheets, a cool climate, plants to freshen the air and darkness Prepare for the next day, choose a power down activity and turn off the devices. No work materials in the bedroom Clear the mind with meditation Stretch Switch your nightcap from alcohol to…
Dealing with insomnia? Frustrated by lack of sleep? Sometimes yoga nidra, a form of guided sleep meditation, can clear the mind before bed to help you fall asleep. Yoga nidra (yogic sleep) is an ancient meditation technique that can be practiced by anyone, anywhere. Yoga nidra can create a receptive mind while releasing stress and…
Snoring and sleep apnea Sleep apnea affects millions of people in the U.S. each year. Luckily, it is among the easiest sleep disorders to treat. Sleep apnea symptoms include loud snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness and fatigue. People suffering from sleep apnea stop breathing repeatedly during sleep — as many as several hundred times a night….
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