But were afraid to ask!!
I'm devoting my radio show, HealthBeat, to "Elusive Sleep," tomorrow Wednesday on Voice America's Health & Wellness channel at 10 am PST. Tune in and you'll have a chance to call in and ask questions. As I did research for the show, I was astounded to find out how truly complex sleep is... Read more
We've already talked about why it's so important for parents to have a good sense of what their kid's sleep (quality and quantity) is like. If they snore, we've talked about obstructive sleep apnea (due to enlarged tonsils, obesity) and how sleep deprivation or poor sleep quality can impact everything from attention span in school to full... Read more
Even occasional lack of sleep can put you at an escalated risk of developing certain health conditions. Since there are so many variations of insomnia - here's a template to help you address the issues:
"I wake up too early in the am" - Early risers (especially the elderly) may have ASPS - Advanced Sleep Phase Syndrome - which means... Read more
Experts have told us that chronic loss of sleep can increase risk of heart disease, weight gain, poor performance, diabetes and other serious conditions. Well a new study in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings suggests several associations between sleep disorders and eye health.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common form of... Read more
People are simply sleeping less. Maybe it' technology or now, the growing financial crisis, but the reality is that in modern society, sleeping seems to be relegated to a less than top of the list priority. But getting adequate sleep is essential for health and too little sleep is considered a risk factor for diabetes and heart... Read more
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