Want Better Sleep? Try ‘Circadian Hacking’
We’re beginning to enter the dark days and nights of winter, which can cause circadian rhythm disruption and lead to fractured sleep patterns. While some may turn to sleeping pills or regular exercise to try and get a good night’s rest, others are using a new method—circadian hacking. What Are Circadian Rhythms? Circadian rhythms are…
Snoring: Nothing to Joke About
People who snore are often the brunt of jokes, but it’s no laughing matter. Chronic snoring is a real problem that can cause relationship tension, drowsiness and fatigue, and lead to lapses in memory and concentration. Often, it’s an indication of a serious health disorder such as sleep apnea. If you are a snorer, you’re…
Women After Menopause Catch Up to Men in Sleep Apnea Diagnosis
Eighty percent of sleep apnea patients are men. However, women after menopause and men have equal rates of sleep apnea. Women often snore less than men, but weight gain, heart failure, hypertension and not feeling rested during the day are symptoms of sleep apnea.
Treatment of Sleep Apnea Reduces the Risk of Dementia
Diagnosing and treating sleep apnea reduces the risk of dementia as people age. Evaluation with a home sleep study should be done. Other risk factors include snoring, high blood pressure, large neck and nocturnal choking.