by webmaster | May 10, 2015 | Health
Over the years, I have written and spoken about the dangers of untreated sleep apnea. We know that it is associated with an increased incidence of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Additionally, numerous studies show that those with untreated sleep apnea tend to...
by webmaster | Oct 28, 2014 | Health
It is becoming more obvious that stress plays a major role in insomnia. The development of insomnia is largely determined by how we react to stress–both psychologically and physically. We all may experience what we refer to as transient insomnia after a...
by webmaster | Jul 29, 2014 | Health
Divorce can be a very stressful time in our lives. Poor sleep is often a result of this stress. We refer to this form of insomnia as acute adjustment or transient insomnia. However, what happens if the problem persists? In the July issue of Health Psychology,...
by webmaster | Jul 15, 2014 | Health
“Better sleep comes with regular exercise” is the assertion in numerous studies. However, we sleep specialists usually add the proviso “but not close to bedtime.” We have thought that by raising core body temperature and activating the sympathetic (fight or flight)...
by webmaster | Apr 22, 2014 | Health
In the January issue of the journal Sleep there are several studies relating sleep to telomere length (TL). Telomeres are the DNA-protein structures located like caps at the ends of chromosomes. They shorten with aging and may also be a marker of biological, not...
by webmaster | Jan 20, 2014 | Health
Are you having trouble with your golf game? Would you like to lower those scores and start winning those bets you and your buddies make on Saturday? A study published in the latest issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine titled Treatment of Obstructive Sleep...
