A new policy is being implemented very soon by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which will have major impact on obese pilots. Severely obese pilots will be required to undergo sleep apnea screening, and if they are diagnosed with the condition, they will be required to undergo treatment before receiving their medical certificate. ABC News […]
It is no secret that surgeons often times go without sleep and still operate. The largest study to date to analyze the risk for patients on the operating table, suggests that surgeons who are slightly sleep deprived do not perform poorly than when they are well rested. In both Canada and the United States, there […]
According to a recent study, people with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) have similar misperceptions about sleep as people with insomnia. SAD is a type of depression that affects people in the late fall, winter and early spring. It’s characteristics symptoms include oversleeping, anxiety, feelings of hopelessness and trouble concentrating. The cause is not known but, […]
If you have rheumatoid arthritis and find yourself battling the urge to stop moving your legs, it’s not a coincidence. A recent review explains a possible association between restless leg syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis patients. Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a condition that causes a constant urge to move your legs, which can disturb your […]
Falling asleep with the TV on or leaving a light on next to the bed is a very common habit for a plenty of people. Although it can be tempting to leave the light on when we feel uneasy at night, doing so may lead to sleeping worse. Researchers monitored 10 participants with healthy sleep […]
How much can you really tell about a person based on their sleep preferences? A recent study suggests that our sleep habits may have a linked to our personality traits. Night owls may be more villainous than people who are early birds. Published in the journal of Personal and Individual Differences, the study conducted by […]
According to a recent study, there is an association between the college major people choose and their natural disposition to be night owls or morning larks. The research was conducted at Pennsylvania State University and was presented at the annual SLEEP 2013 meeting. The study is based on data from 1,200 college juniors and seniors, […]
Sleep is finally getting the public attention it deserves thanks to a new partnership. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society, have teamed to bring awareness to the health risks associated with insufficient sleep, sleep disorders and drowsy driving. About 30% of adults in […]
Dreading those long uncomfortable flights that you know you’ll sleep horrible on? Airbus, a leading aircraft manufacturer is trying to convince airlines to make more room for passengers to snooze. After research was conducted for the company by the London Sleep Centre, Airbus is proposing that an 18-inch wide seat become the standard over the […]
When you think of sleep apnea, you may not think of children having this chronic sleep disorder. The fact is that snoring and sleep apnea are more becoming increasingly common conditions that affect children. The signs may be surprising, but it is helpful to know what to look for: 1. Sleepwalking. It affects about 10% […]
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