News Related to Sleep Disorders

1. Sleep Apnea May Spur Night Heart Attacks
   

   July 21, 2008 -- Obstructive sleep apnea may make nighttime heart attacks more likely than daytime heart attacks, a new study shows. In obstructive sleep apnea, the upper airway becomes completely or partially blocked, interrupting regular breathing, several times per night. The new study, published

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2. Unhappy Marriages Lead to Restless Nights
   

   June 12, 2008 (Baltimore) -- Add sound sleep to the benefits of a happy marriage. But if your relationship is fraught with strife, be prepared for long nights spent tossing and turning, new research suggests. In a study of nearly 3,000 women, those who were in unhappy unions were about 50% more like

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3. Too Little Sleep, Too Much Snacking?
   

   June 11, 2008 (Baltimore) -- Can't figure out why you can't keep your hand out of the cookie jar? It could be those long hours you've been keeping, a small study suggests. Researchers have found that people who don't get enough sleep often indulge in excessive snacking. The study is important becaus

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4. High-Fat Diet Linked to Poor Sleep
   

   June 10, 2008 (Baltimore) -- Add poor sleep to the long list of health complaints associated with eating a high-fat diet. Brazilian researchers have found that the more fat you consume each day, the less likely you are to get a good night's sleep. Having a fat-laden cheeseburger and fries for dinner

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5. Naps Best Way to Fight Midday Nods
   

   June 10, 2008 (Baltimore) -- A short siesta is the best way to combat the mid-afternoon nods, a small study suggests. A jolt of java may also help to overcome daytime sleepiness, British researchers say. What doesn't seem to work, the study showed, is trying to grab some extra winks in the morning i

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6. Early Birds Get Better Grades
   

   June 9, 2008 (Baltimore) -- College students who are "morning people" may have a higher chance of graduating near the top of their class. In a study at a Texas university, early birds had an average grade point average (GPA) that was a full point higher than night owls: 3.5 vs. 2.5. A standardized q

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7. Cell Phones Disrupt Teens’ Sleep
   

   June 9, 2008 (Baltimore) -- Wake up, teens: Too much time on your cell phone may be disrupting your sleep. European researchers report that teenagers who use their phones more than 15 times a day have more trouble falling asleep and staying asleep than those who use their phones sparingly. Heavy cel

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8. Green Tea Puts Sleep Apnea Woes to Bed?
   

   May 16, 2008 -- A cup of green tea may be just what the doctor ordered if you have learning and memory problems related to obstructive sleep apnea, the most common type of sleep-related breathing disorder. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) starves the body of oxygen during sleep. Persons with the condit

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9. Obesity Ups Odds of Short Sleep
   

   May 1, 2008 -- The number on your bathroom scale may have a lot to do with how much shut-eye you get each night. A new study in the journal Sleep upholds the widely accepted notion that body weight plays a large role in how well a person sleeps. Francesco P. Cappuccio, MD, of Warwick Medical School

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10. Help for Snoring Hubby? Share the Bed
    

    April 15, 2008 -- We've all experienced it, or heard about someone who has. You drift off to sleep and next thing you know, it sounds like a lumberyard. It's not a nightmare, it's your husband snoring in bed. What do you do? A new study of married couples shows that the wife holds the key to helping

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