May News 2023
May 31, 2023
Why am I so grumpy after a nap? How to improve the quality of your sleep
The Washington Post
When someone is sleep-deprived, one of the first things you’ll notice is that they’re irritable and inattentive. One way to address this is to improve the quantity and overall quality of their sleep. The National Sleep Foundation and American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommend adults get between seven and nine hours of sleep daily. But if you’re getting that amount and still waking up tired, the problem may be related to quality.
May 23, 2023
Sleep Apnea: Millions at risk; FOX 8’s Todd Meany shares experience
Fox 8
Millions of Americans cease breathing altogether during sleep, and millions more are likely unaware of this condition and its potential long-term consequences. FOX 8’s Todd Meany recently spoke with Our Sleep Apnea Story Founder Mary Schaff and Dr. Nancy Foldvary-Schaefer, DO, MS, director of the Sleep Disorders Center at Cleveland Clinic about the effects of sleep apnea. Meany also discovered he has sleep apnea and shares his story.
May 17, 2023
What is the difference between narcolepsy and sleep apnea?
Health Digest
Two sleep disorders that can particularly wreak havoc on your sleep are sleep apnea and narcolepsy. Both conditions can make sleep difficult and, by extension, cause drowsiness, or even make you fall asleep, during the day. Narcolepsy and sleep apnea both have different symptoms and different methods of treatment, so it’s important to know which condition you're dealing with.
May 9, 2023
Sleep experts say you can 'catch up' on sleep but sleeping in on the weekends isn't the way to do it
Business Insider
Ever try to squeeze in extra hours of sleep on the days following a bout of poor sleep. For example, sleeping in on the weekends. Sound familiar? But do those extra hours of sleep actually protect you from the health risks of sleep deprivation? Study results are mixed on the matter, but after checking out the research and chatting with some experts, we can say it seems possible to catch up on sleep, but it's difficult to achieve.
May 4, 2023
Obstructive sleep apnea treatment effects in patients with atrial fibrillation
Cardiology Advisor
According to Cardiology Advisor, a majority of cardiologists who responded to a survey believe that among patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), outcomes are improved with the combination of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment and AF treatment vs AF treatment alone. Among the same surveyed cardiologists, a minority referred AF patients for OSA screening, half of whom had OSA. Among these patients, slightly more than half were prescribed continuous airway pressure.
May 3, 2023
What to do during your first few days with a CPAP machine
WebMD
Taking home a new CPAP machine may seem intimidating, but there are a few things you can do to make the process a lot smoother. Here’s what you should do during your first few days as a new user.