June News 2023
June 29, 2023
How two young adults with sleep apnea discover better health via accessibility in their CPAPs
Forbes
While CPAP machines may not be stylish, it is a tool two young adults use daily to “focus on living a healthier lifestyle,” they told Forbes magazine for a recent article. Read their story about how they are spreading awareness of their own sleep apnea through TikTok and encouraging people to wear their CPAP “religiously.”
June 27, 2023
Eight common sleep myths debunked
Live Science
There are a number of sleep myths that are often mistaken for facts — from how long someone should sleep for to whether a nightcap helps people drift off sooner. Far from being harmless, some of the most misleading sleep claims can lead to poor sleep hygiene and habits, resulting in poor sleep quality and negative health outcomes. LiveScience debunks eight common sleep myths.
June 21, 2023
How best to prioritize sleep and establish a healthy sleep routine
Fox 8
A new study suggests that a good night’s sleep could potentially add years to your life. The study looked at five factors, including the number of hours slept every night, with 7 to 8 hours being the ideal range. FOX 8’s Todd Meany spoke to a Cleveland Clinic doctor about how to prioritize your sleep and establish a healthy sleep routine.
June 15, 2023
3 Simple Tricks for Improving Your Sleep Quality Tonight
Psychology Today
Getting good sleep is fundamental for brain health and may help lower the risk of developing cognitive decline and mental health disorders. But the modern world can so easily detract from our opportunities at restful shuteye. Read about three lesser-known tips that can help you get better rest starting tonight.
June 13, 2023
Non-restorative sleep: Why do I feel tired even after sleeping enough?
Health News
You’re probably aware that you’ll feel tired if you don’t sleep long enough. But what about when you’ve had plenty of sleep, but you’re still waking up feeling drained? Non-restorative sleep or unrefreshing sleep occurs when a person wakes up feeling tired even after sleeping for the recommended amount of time (typically 7 to 9 hours).
June 8, 2023
Vivos’ DNA oral appliance gets FDA 510(k) clearance to treat OSA
Medical Device Network
Vivos Therapeutics has secured 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration for its oral daytime-nighttime appliance (DNA) to treat obstructive sleep apnea. The new treatment offered by the DNA appliance involves opening the airway by extending the palate and training the tongue to rest in the proper position as well as converting patients to nasal instead of oral breathing.
June 6, 2023
Promising medication for sleep apnea
Neuroscience News
Targeting a condition suffered by nearly a billion people worldwide, a new study from Flinders University has shown the drug, reboxetine, a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor previously used to treat depression, can reduce obstructive sleep apnea severity.
June 1, 2023
Sleep apnea facts and statistics: What you need to know
VeryWell Health
Very Well Health takes a deep dive into sleep apnea, including how common the condition is, why some people are at a higher risk than others of developing sleep apnea, and the prognosis for sleep apnea.