For women with multiple sclerosis who report cognitive dysfunction—one of the most common and disabling symptoms of the disease—sleep disorders such as insomnia and sleep apnea may contribute to the perceived decline, ...
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Most people with obstructive sleep apnea—a condition in which normal breathing is regularly interrupted during sleep—are prescribed a continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, machine as treatment. Yet many people ...
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Alzheimer's is one of the most common and serious diseases of aging, yet many older adults with memory issues are not telling their doctors about their struggles.
Mar 15, 2023
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Your eyes close and your mind shuts down the second your head hits the pillow, but you wake up 10 hours later still feeling tired.
Mar 15, 2023
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A new study by Columbia University researchers suggests that cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins have the potential to reduce heart disease in people with obstructive sleep apnea, regardless of the use of CPAP machines ...
Mar 13, 2023
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While closing your eyes for a few minutes during your busy day may seem like a good idea, it's important to consider the effects napping may bring.
Mar 10, 2023
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Getting a good night's sleep is important. But exactly how much sleep do you need? Recently, the American Heart Association added sleep to its checklist for improving and maintaining your heart health. Dr. Regis Fernandes, ...
Feb 21, 2023
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Sleep irregularity—chronically disrupted sleep and highly variable sleep durations night after night—may increase the risk for atherosclerosis, according to a study led by Kelsie Full, Ph.D., MPH, of Vanderbilt University ...
Feb 15, 2023
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Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a fast and irregular heart rhythm that, left untreated, can lead to blood clots, stroke and heart failure. It's the most common type of arrhythmia, a potentially serious condition in which ...
Feb 2, 2023
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Obstructive sleep apnea may be linked to low bone mineral density in adults, according to University at Buffalo-led research.
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