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Microvascular disease affects the small blood vessels, particularly in the kidneys and eyes, and is a common diabetic complication. Diabetic nephropathy causes the deterioration of kidney function and eventual failure; diabetic retinopathy can lead to … Continue reading Sleep time linked to diabetes complications
‘Night owls’ traditionally get a bit of a rough time of it, with numerous studies linking staying up late to poor health outcomes, inadequate sleep and a fair amount of shame that comes with not being able to function as well in the mornings as others…. Continue reading ‘Night owls’ have 13.5% better brain function than early risers
Sleep studies, or polysomnography (PSG), are an important diagnostic tool used to identify sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, chronic insomnia, and narcolepsy. But anyone who’s undergone a sleep study knows how ‘unnatural’ they are. I’ve had one, and… Continue reading Sleep studies simplified: Gold-standard results with far less wiring
We’ve known for a while how a lack of sleep can negatively affect the brain. Studies have found that just one night of disturbed sleep increases Alzheimer’s disease-related amyloid-beta peptides. In addition to making someone unfocused, a lack of sleep… Continue reading Memories lost due to sleep deprivation restored by existing drugs
An existing drug has shown it can significantly improve the quality of sleep for those suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), so much so that many trial participants were able to hang up their CPAP machines. It could be the first therapeutic to … Continue reading First sleep apnea drug also boosts weight loss and heart health
Some Windows laptop users reported that their Windows laptop overheats in sleep mode. This is a serious problem with Windows laptops because it can cause damage to the hardware components and also cause performance issues. If you experience such an iss… Continue reading Windows Laptop overheats in Sleep Mode [Fix]
A popular supplement most often used to help you get shut-eye may actually help you preserve your eyes, with new research linking melatonin and age-related macular degeneration (AMD).Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags: Case Western Reserve … Continue reading Common sleep aid protects your eyesight as you age
Obstructive sleep apnea can cause or contribute to high blood pressure, so a new study examined which sleep apnea treatments – a CPAP machine or a mouthguard that keeps the airways open – was more effective at lowering blood pressure.Continue ReadingCa… Continue reading Sleep apnea: Mouthguards less invasive, just as effective as CPAP
Obstructive sleep apnea can cause or contribute to high blood pressure, so a new study examined which sleep apnea treatments – a CPAP machine or a mouthguard that keeps the airways open – was more effective at lowering blood pressure.Continue ReadingCa… Continue reading Sleep apnea: Mouthguards less invasive, just as effective as CPAP
Sleep apnea can negatively impact health and well-being, but treatment is limited to poorly tolerated positive pressure masks (CPAP) and, in the worst cases, surgery. However, in a recent trial, a nasal spray showed promise as a treatment for the most … Continue reading First sleep apnea drug reduces severity in 70% of trial cases