Here is an interesting fact I found while catching up on reading medical journals. According to a large study on sleep and heart health, Latinos – o...
Since sleep is of the utmost importance to maintain health and even aid weight loss, it's crucial to ensure you snag those Zzzs. Snoring can be fru...
Overall, much less attention has been paid to the possible health problems of snoring when it is not accompanied by sleep apnea. The research that has been done in this area has returned conflicting evidence regarding the health risks associated with snoring.
By Yoni Freedhoff for U.S. News It's one of the most underdiagnosed conditions around, and I'd argue that, in a sense, the diagnosis of sleep apnea...
Snoring was once seen as little more than a bedroom annoyance. But now, research suggests that sawing logs could actually be hurting our hearts. Dr...
As we close in on a new year, we're taking a look back at some of the most interesting, thought-provoking sleep stories of the year just ending. Here are my picks for the second half of 2012.
2012 was bursting with great sleep stories that revealed the power of sleep to enhance our health and well-being. Here are my picks for the sleep stories of 2012 -- along with suggestions for ways you can bring the benefits of the latest in sleep science to your everyday life.
Snoring is an alarm. In general, the louder the alarm, the bigger the problem. If an alarm is going off, do you ignore it, turn it off or try to find out why it's going off?
In theory, sleeping next to a warm body can provide feelings of comfort, safety and security. But in practice, maybe one bed partner is a snorer, or a...
By Corrie Pikul His snoring, snuggling and shifting are keeping you up all night. Follow these strategies to get your rest without getting rid of h...
Sleep apnea has traditionally -- and erroneously -- been seen as a "men's disorder." The truth is, obstructive sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder among women. And a new study indicates that the frequency of sleep apnea among women may be higher than we previously believed.
SPECIAL FROM Next Avenue By Kathy Mandry Is there a cure? A loud, chronic snorer investigates all her options It’s bedtime. I slip into my ...
This wasn't the first night I've slept on the floor of a hotel bathroom.
Snoring is the No. 1 factor that leads to partner disturbance as ribs are poked and shoulders are punched to force the offending partner roll over. Here are five tips to solve mild to moderate snoring.
Roughly 90 million Americans snore, and 37 million snore regularly, according to the National Sleep Foundation. That chainsaw noise is a result of ...
While the media presents images of loving couples sleeping contentedly in each other's arms all night long, for many the reality is much different.
Sleep apnea and other sleep-related disorders are prevalent in our society, and people need to wake up to the symptoms and risks associated with them.
This week, we celebrate the heightened awareness and many major environmental initiatives promoted by Earth Day. But, what about Earth Night?
The news that sleep apnea is a risk factor for stroke isn't new. We've known for some time that sleep apnea is associated with elevated risk of stroke. But this new research shows just how common sleep apnea is among stroke sufferers.
Janelle's husband is a sleep talker. The 30-year-old teacher says her partner and bedmate, Christopher, regularly wakes her in the middle of the n...
Insomniacs, cover hogs and night owls, oh my! While most love stories end with the 'happily ever after' of blissful cohabitation, the reality is th...
Having difficulties falling asleep or staying asleep? Here are some tips to help you get a good night's rest.
Men snore—not women! Admit it: when you think of a snorer, you picture a large man with a beer belly and an irate wife. That is the image that ca...
The snoring spouse who feels "dragged" to the doctor's office is resentful that his or her snoring problem can't be left alone. The spouse that does the dragging-in is frustrated and tired.
Unfortunately, if you're one of the 50 million Americans who snore, sharing close quarters with extended family and friends can not only be embarrassing, but put a damper on the entire vacation.
