Category Archives: News

Here’s a great article on sleep disorders for vets: http://news.yahoo.com/sleep-disorders-plague-vets-head-trauma-ptsd-135037514.html

People who use a continuous positive airway pressure machine need to use them consistently FRIDAY, Aug. 12 (HealthDay News) — Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and sleepiness rapidly return when patients stop using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines, a new … Continue reading →

Odds of cognitive impairment 85 percent higher, study finds By Serena Gordon HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Aug. 9 (HealthDay News) — Elderly women who experience sleep apnea have a higher risk of developing mild cognitive impairment or dementia, new research finds. … Continue reading →

WEDNESDAY, June 15 (HealthDay News) — Men and women who get just six hours of sleep each night during the workweek will need more than the weekend to recover from the cumulative effects of this mild sleep deprivation, a new … Continue reading →

A recent CNN news article on kids with sleep issues makes some good points: Kids with apnea briefly stop breathing several times nightly; each subtle mini-awakening keeps them from getting essential deep sleep. “They often have learning and behavior problems, … Continue reading →

Here’s a great article on pregnancy as it relates to sleep apnea: http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2011/04/26/get-some-sleep-pregnant-and-tired/