Neil Goldhaber, MD

09/28/2023

Dreams keep our brains ticking over. They wash the thoughts from the day’s events at a molecular level. They might even help us imagine what’s possible during our waking hours.

09/28/2023

Childhood risk factors for sleep apnoea in middle age identified in long-term study

09/07/2023

A treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can also reduce night-time heartburn, coughing and wheezing according to a study published in ERJ Open Research.

05/11/2023

Having sleep apnea and another chronic condition such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease raises the risk of developing long Covid by up to 75% on average, according to a new study from the National Institutes of Health's RECOVER Initiative.

04/23/2023

What do you want to know about sleep apnea symptoms, treatment options, and success strategies? Access a series of free fact sheets created for patients with sleep apnea. Available from MyApnea.Org Network. https://bit.ly/3FUs1CA

03/05/2023

Getting good sleep can play a role in supporting your heart and overall health—and maybe even how long you live—according to new research being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology. The study found that young p...

03/05/2023

Production of the hormone is closely tied to your circadian rhythm.

01/26/2023

A study of 1,775 patients found that individuals who had a stroke and were diagnosed with insomnia exhibited a substantially increased risk of cognitive impairment over time. https://bit.ly/3XZwig7

01/04/2023

Why do some people develop Alzheimer's disease and others don't? What makes one person's brain healthier than another's? And what can be done to improve, or at least slow, a brain's deterioration?

12/23/2022

A 2022 study found that older adults with sleep apnea who are hospitalized for cardiovascular disease are far less likely to be rehospitalized within 30 days if they consistently treat their apnea ...

12/21/2022

https://www.healthline.com/health-news/exposure-to-natural-light-during-the-day-may-help-you-sleep-better?fbclid=IwAR3Zs2aOt-jFLRuhlCsoiqEZOUxYhZU9PKRhpqvp37BSjWBurS9WRy3Z7uw&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

Not getting enough natural light during the day may cause sleep problems at night. A new study suggests that exposure to natural light during the day — particularly morning and midday — could improve sleep, even on cloudy winter days.

12/21/2022

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12/20/2022

In addition to darker, shorter days, the stress and disrupted schedules of the holiday season can contribute to poor sleep in the winter. Follow these tips to get healthy sleep this winter and beyond. https://bit.ly/3HG4CYu

12/09/2022

https://newatlas.com/medical/first-human-study-sleep-apnea-nasal-spray/ First human study into sleep apnea nasal spray reports promising results

A preliminary human study has shown promising results from an experimental nasal spray developed to treat sleep apnea. The treatment is still years away from clinical use, but the early findings suggest a quick nasal spray before sleep could effectively keep a person's airways open throughout the…

12/04/2022

How you help a child go to sleep may affect their behavior, according to a new study.

Children of parents who use passive sleep assistance methods, such as singing or cuddling, have higher sociability scores. Those with parents who use more active sleep methods, such as playing or car rides, are fussier and have more difficult temperaments. http://bit.ly/3GSw8lm

11/30/2022

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-11-individual-patterns-apnea-approach-diagnosis.html?fbclid=IwAR3-5U5BJjyYTbtgDduY4SKAHbAkgC1hz2O09CfDeAIcgI5uUaEmxw43ElA&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

One in ten Americans suffers from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), where breathing is repeatedly disrupted during sleep. OSA has been linked to increased risk of cardiac issues, dementia, and many other health problems.

11/24/2022

Why do we wake alert one morning but not another? A new study reveals four factors that affect morning alertness:

1️⃣ sleep the night before
2️⃣ physical activity the day prior
3️⃣ a breakfast rich in carbohydrates
4️⃣ a lower blood glucose response following breakfast

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11/23/2022

https://aasm.org/talking-sleep-college-transgender-students-and-sleep/?fbclid=IwAR2p9S20uwpI3muEy3B_RXhBZLly2W-xuY7LfKANybl8d5fmHuXS8uHXrkk&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

In this episode of the Talking Sleep, we’re talking with Dr. Shelly Hershner about college, transgender students and sleep.