Table of Contents Older adults may become sleepy earlier in the day, wake up earlier, or enjoy less deep sleep. Chronic health problems, medical treatments, mental health conditions, sleep disorders and fragmented sleep routines are common in older adults. Sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome (RLS), and certain circadian rhythm sleepwake disorders occur more frequently as …
WHAT IS OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA? Table of Contents Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects at least 25 million adults in the U.S. It is caused by the collapse of the airway in the back of the nose, mouth and throat during sleep. KEY POINTS Sleep apnea is a chronic disease that can cause poor quality sleep …
SLEEP WELL, BE WELL Table of Contents Along with diet and exercise, sleep is one of the three pillars of a healthy lifestyle. Healthy sleep promotes optimal physical and mental health. It also enables you to remain alert during the day. It is important to make sleep one of your top health priorities. You will …
HEALTHY SLEEP IN TEENAGERS Table of Contents WE KNOW THAT SLEEP IS IMPORTANT AT ALL STAGES OF LIFE, BUT RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT GETTING A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT FOR TEENAGERS. Why do teens need a good night’s sleep? WHY DO WE RECOMMEND SLEEP STUDIES FOR KIDS? Teens who got enough sleep did …
YOUR HEART AND SLEEP Table of Contents Obstructive sleep apnea causes some people to stop breathing due to the closure of the upper airway during sleep. It has been linked to various heart conditions. Repeated interruptions to sleep and drops in blood oxygen level can increase heart rate and blood pressure, making the heart work …
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