Some dentists are recommending a dental appliance similar to a mouth-guard as an alternative to traditional treatment methods for obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep apnea affects between 12 and 18 million Americans on a nightly basis, and many use a CPAP, or Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, machine to assist in regulating their breathing while they sleep. […]
A new test using an electronic nose to detect sleep apnea was able to diagnose the disorder correctly 93% of the time. Compared to traditional, costly methods, the new electronic nose, which monitors the breathing of an individual, can accurately diagnose the disorder. Normally, a patient would undergo a one-night study in a hospital or […]
Just as important as sleep is for memory consolidation, sleep is also necessary for the opposite; forgetting things we no longer need to worry about. This is one common problem that sufferers of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, face on a daily basis. The root of the disorder, however, may lie in the sleeping […]
A new study suggests that the position that you sleep in may have less to do with personal choice and more to do with your personality while you are awake. The survey, which was conducted in the UK, found that over 50% of participants slept in the fetal position. Robert Phipps, a body language expert who […]
A very serious sleep disorder that affects an estimated 12 million Americans every night is called sleep apnea. Sleep apnea means that there are moments during sleep when breathing temporarily stops and starts back up again. A person suffering from sleep apnea may stop breathing for 10 to 30 seconds at a time, and it […]
Tossing and turning all night is a fear to some and a vague dream to others, but to some the matter is more complicated. Restless Leg Syndrome is a poorly understood condition that causes discomfort in the legs while laying or sitting, and it affects about 5 – 15% of Americans. RLS can affect both […]
One of the most common sleep disorders that keeps people awake and in and out of bed almost every night is Insomnia. Patients who suffer from insomnia have trouble going to sleep, staying asleep, or both. The disorder can be acute, which lasts a few days to a few weeks and is referred to as […]
Since technology has gotten small and fast enough to carry around with us, there have been various attempts at fitness based devices to help athletes perform better. Now there may be an app that can help you sleep better, too. Lark is a new company offering applications for the iPhone with an accompanying wristband intended […]
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