AssureSleep

06/01/2022

If you eat too late and have trouble falling or staying asleep, you might wonder: How long should I wait between eating and going to bed? Is it bad to go to bed too soon after eating?

This article will explore the relationship between food and sleep and how different types of foods can support or interfere with a good night's rest.

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https://www.verywellhealth.com/eating-before-bed-3014981

04/06/2022

Resistance exercise is good for sleep:

Resistance exercise may be superior to aerobic exercise as a way to get better sleep, and sleep is important for cardiovascular health, according to preliminary research to be presented at an American Heart Association health conference.

Research Highlights: A new study found that resistance exercise may be superior to aerobic exercise as a way to get better sleep. A year-long resistance exercise program improved sleep quality, duration and other indicators of a good night’s sleep ...

03/16/2022

A study published by researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine found that untreated OSA accelerates the biological aging process and that appropriate treatment with CPAP therapy can slow or possibly reverse the trend.

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects 22 million people in the U.S. and is linked to a higher risk of hypertension, heart attacks, stroke, diabetes and many other chronic conditions. But now researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine have found that untreated OSA also accelerates...

02/16/2022

Healthy sleep patterns may lower arrhythmia risk
Healthy sleep patterns may be associated with reduced risk for atrial fibrillation/atrial flutter and bradyarrhythmia, according to research published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology

02/09/2022

Nonpharmacological sleep interventions reduce anxiety
Nonpharmacological sleep interventions were effective in reducing anxiety and sleep-related thought processes, and these benefits were more substantial in patients with anxiety, according to a recent meta-analysis.

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Getting good sleep before and after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine may boost immune response, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

02/02/2022

Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that happens when your breathing stops and starts while you slumber. If it goes untreated, it can cause loud snoring, daytime tiredness, or more serious problems like heart trouble or high blood pressure.

Sleep apnea is a serious condition that happens when someone’s breathing stops and starts during sleep. Learn more about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and risk factors of this disorder.

01/26/2022

Network analysis sheds light on healthy sleep

Research published in Sleep Epidemiology indicates that sleep health is greatly affected by excessive daytime sleepiness, nonrestorative slumber and sleep-related behaviors. Researchers who examined 39 sleep variables said multivariable network analysis methods hold a great deal of potential in understanding sleep health.



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Excessive daytime sleepiness, nonrestorative sleep and sleep behaviors all play a significant role in sleep health, according to results of a network analysis of sleep variables published in Sleep Epidemiology. “As with other health behaviors, sleep health was traditionally modeled using psych...

01/12/2022

AASM survey spotlights pandemic-related sleep disruption
A survey of 2,006 US adults conducted by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine found that 56% have experienced "COVID-somnia" sleep disruption, and that the issue was more prevalent among younger generations. The most commonly reported sleep issues were difficulty falling or staying asleep, shorter sleep times, worse sleep quality and disturbing dreams, and AASM president-elect Jennifer Martin, Ph.D., noted that stressors like financial worries, concern for loved ones, isolation and other fears could be responsible.


Full Story: Physician's Weekly (1/4)

Many U.S. Adults Report Pandemic-Related Sleep Disturbances Jan 4, 2022 MONDAY, Jan. 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — More than half of U.S. adults say they have experienced an increase in sleep disturbances since the beginning of the pandemic, according to survey results published by the American Acade...

01/05/2022

Study IDs link between sleep apnea, coronary plaque
An association between the presence and composition of coronary plaque and obstructive sleep apnea may contribute to higher risk for coronary events, a study reported in the journal Chest found. The 692-person study, which employed sleep monitoring and coronary CT angiography, found that people with moderate to severe sleep apnea were more likely to have coronary plaque, more likely to have plaques with a noncalcified component, and more likely to have plaques with a low-density noncalcified component.


Full Story: Healio (free registration)

A new study highlights an independent association between obstructive sleep apnea and coronary plaque presence and burden, suggesting it may be a risk factor for coronary events.Researchers conducted a cross-sectional, single-center study that enrolled 692 adults (mean age, 55.1 years; 71% men) who....

12/29/2021

Research explores link between diabetes, poor sleep
Studies have indicated that poor sleep may contribute to increased risk for developing diabetes, and diabetes may contribute to poor sleep. Neurologist Dr. Dalia Lorenzo says the body's ability to produce and utilize insulin is impaired when people experience ongoing sleep disruption, and research indicates obstructive sleep apnea plus a severe deficiency of slow-wave sleep is associated with a more pronounced effect on insulin resistance than obstructive sleep apnea alone.


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Genetics, weight gain and diet are often associated with the risk for diabetes, but according to new studies, lack of sleep can also increase the risk of developing diabetes.

12/22/2021

Hormones play a key role in insomnia among women
Insomnia is 58% more likely to affect women than men, leading to potentially increased risk of stroke and heart disease. Changing hormone levels during different phases of life, as well as mood disorders and stress, may affect women's risk for insomnia, says AASM spokesperson Dr. Jennifer Martin.



Full Story: Medical News Today (11/23)

Why do more females than males have insomnia? Hormonal fluctuations with pregnancy and menopause can affect sleep, as can depression and anxiety. Learn more.

12/15/2021

Adults who sleep well may have better overall health
Research presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions indicates that getting better overall sleep is associated with reduced risk for diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity and other conditions tied to cardiovascular health. Researchers used data from 4,559 people in the 2017-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and found that adults with good sleep health had significantly lower odds of obesity, central adiposity, high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes than those with poor sleep scores.



Full Story:
https://www.columbian.com/news/2021/nov/30/better-overall-sleep-might-be-the-key-to-better-health/