November News 2023
November 30, 2023
Let’s talk about and normalize sleep apnea
Pulmonary Hypertension
We live in a world that places plenty of stigma on health struggles, chronic illnesses, and disabilities. That stigma and the resulting ableism can feel overwhelming at times, while also reminding us why it’s so important to normalize conditions like sleep apnea. Columnist Mike Naple shares about his experience with sleep apnea to help raise awareness about the sleeping disorder.
november 16, 2023
Sleep apnea greatly increases risk of stroke, scientists find
The Guardian
Sleep apnea is already known to heighten the risk of serious health problems, such as high blood pressure, Type 2 Diabetes and depression. Now researchers from Stanford University have uncovered more evidence about its impact on the heart.
November 14, 2023
CPAP device for sleep apnea might also ease chronic cough, heartburn
US News
A CPAP machine can relieve not only sleep apnea but the heartburn and chronic cough that often accompanies it, a new study finds. People who suffer from sleep apnea are three times more likely to develop acid reflux than those who don't have the condition, noted senior researcher Dr. Thorarinn Gislason, from the Department of Sleep of Landspitali--National University Hospital of Iceland. The researchers found that those who used CPAP regularly were about 42% less likely to suffer nighttime heartburn, compared with those who used CPAP a little or not at all.
November 8, 2023
Short sleep negates benefits of exercise for the brain, study says
CNN
The amount of sleep you get may be just as important as exercise — at least when it comes to the benefits of exercise and how well your brain functions as you age. In a new study, researchers discovered people with more frequent, higher-intensity physical activity who slept less than six hours a night on average had faster overall cognitive decline than short sleepers who exercised infrequently.
November 6, 2023
New Apple Watch will come with features to detect hypertension, sleep apnea
USA Today
According to a new report by Bloomberg, the Apple Watch series 10, set to be released in 2024, will have the capability to detect elevated blood pressure and sleep disturbances that can assist in diagnosing hypertension and sleep apnea. The new watch will be able to check for common indicators such as movement, breathing rate, snoring and heart rate. This early warning from home may help to bridge the gap before seeing a medical professional.
November 2, 2023
TENS device could ease sleep apnea, freeing patients From CPAP
HealthDay
Researchers looked at a low-cost, battery-operated machine available over the counter called TENS (transcutaneous electrical neurostimulator), which stimulates the hypoglossal nerve, traveling from the base of the brain down the neck and ends under the base of the tongue. According to researchers, the theory is that the electrical stimulation provided by the TENS machine would keep muscles active during sleep, which would increase their tone, keeping the airway open and prevent breath-holding.
November 1, 2023
Better sleep consolidation may protect cognitive function
Medical News Today
In adults without dementia, sleep consolidation and the absence of obstructive sleep apnea could be important for optimizing cognition with aging, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. Scientists looked at sleep studies specific to sleep consolidation and sleep apnea and their association with the risk of dementia and related cognitive and brain function.