Microsleep is exactly what it sounds like: periods of sleep that last only a few seconds. These short bursts of sleep can happen at any time. You could experience microsleep when you’re at work, driving your car, sitting in class, or watching your kids.It’s not just an innocent nap; it can be a symptom of a …
The Mayo Clinic states that the average age a woman experiences menopause is 51, but some women may experience menopause even earlier in their 40s, and some women may not experience it until their late 50s. The bottom line is that menopause is a natural biological process.The problem with menopause is that many of its …
What to Eat and Avoid Eating Before BedtimeHealth experts recommend people avoid eating between two and four hours before they go to sleep, but going to bed hungry causes problems. As the body sends out signals to the brain that you are hungry, it’s harder to fall asleep peacefully and stay asleep. Here are some …
We know that being overweight isn’t healthy, and we also know that a lack of sleep is also unhealthy. Neither of these facts are too surprising.The question is, what is the exact relationship between sleep apnea and gaining weight? That’s a little more difficult to answer. The reality is that “it’s complicated.”Does sleep apnea contribute …
It seems that train accidents are becoming more and more common these days, with the most recent example being the January 4th, 2017 LIRR crash in Brooklyn that injured 100 people. Thankfully, no one was killed in the accident.The incredibly alarming aspect of this is that, once again, sleep apnea may have played a role …
It’s no secret that many people suffer from stuffy noses, cracked lips, and a general feeling of lethargy and discomfort during winter months. While some blame the cold air and below freezing temperatures, there are also other possible culprits– your furnace or heater.While the heat may warm you up, it can also dry out your …
While many people dismiss sleep apnea as nothing more than harmless snoring, it can have far more serious effects. In the case of a NJ transit engineer, it led to a deadly crash that killed one woman and injured 108 others.After the accident, engineer Thomas Gallagher told investigators he had no memory of the crash. …
What comes to mind when you think of sleep apnea? Is it loud snoring? Do you imagine a spouse or partner being so frustrated with their significant other because they are keeping them awake at night?While the above scenario is quite common, there is much more to sleep apnea than meets the eye. The fact …
When you first think of sleep apnea, your initial thoughts may be something along the lines of an overweight man snoring really, really loud and his wife wanting to knock him upside the head with a pillow.While this is certainly a common scenario, it isn’t the only scenario because women suffer from sleep apnea, too!The …
While snoring may conjure up playful images of women hitting their spouse or partner with a pillow in the middle of the night, obstructive sleep apnea is no laughing matter. In fact, according to an 18-year study from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, individuals with severe, untreated sleep apnea died at a rate more than 3X …
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