December News 2022
December 19, 2022
These 5 tips make sleeping with a CPAP machine easy
CNET
Sleeping with a CPAP machine can be annoying -- the mask covering your face, the hose tethering you to a machine that grumbles beside your bed. Undeniably, they can be a hassle, and that's a big reason why people opt to sleep without them.
December 15, 2022
New findings indicate treatment of sleep apnea can improve memory in people with cognitive decline
Being Patient
There is increasing recognition of the important role sleep plays in brain health. Growing evidence suggests disturbed sleep may increase the risk of developing dementia. The University of Sydney has published a new study showing treating sleep apnea in older adults with mild cognitive impairment can improve memory, but not other areas of cognition, in the short term.
December 13, 2022
Eight reasons why you wake up tired and how to fix it
CNN
You sleep for seven to eight hours almost every night, only to feel unrested through the morning or even most of the day. How could you be following a golden rule of sleep so right, yet feel so wrong? This discrepancy is often due to a heightened state of sleep inertia, a circadian process that modulates memory, mood, reaction time and alertness upon waking. The effects of sleep inertia usually go away after 15 to 60 minutes but can last for up to a few hours.
December 8, 2022
Top tips for a good night’s sleep: If you're struggling to get your Zzzz’s, it's time to reassess your bedtime routines
HealthBeat
The list of things that can interfere with a restful night of sleep is long. So perhaps it’s no wonder so many Americans are slogging through their days overtired. The good news: A few simple steps could help change that, said Kelly Waters, MD, a neurologist specializing in sleep medicine at Spectrum Health Medical Group.
December 5, 2022
Top tips for a good night’s sleep: If you're struggling to get your Zzzz’s, it's time to reassess your bedtime routines
Everyday Health
Sleep problems, including sleep apnea and insomnia, are among five surprising causes linked to memory loss and dementia, according to Harvard Medical School. Lack of sleep causes fatigue, which, in turn, can lead to brain fog and memory problems.