Latest Sleep disorders Stories

Issaquah Highlands Dentist Dr. Ray Besharati at Highlands Dentistry Now Relieves Sleep Apnea Symptoms with Oral Devices

2013-03-10 23:02:40

Patients of Dr. Ray Besharati are now being treated for issues connected to sleep apnea through the use of improved oral devices. Sleep apnea is when a person stops breathing in the night repeatedly, and it is a dangerous condition that can be helped using oral dental devices to properly position the mouth and help the air passageways stay unblocked so that breathing is eased. Issaquah, WA (PRWEB) March 10, 2013 Dr. Ray Besharati of Highlands Dentistry now treats patients suffering from...

Better Rest Solutions Celebrates National Sleep Awareness Week: Sleep Apnea in Truck Drivers and Maintaining Sanitized CPAP Equipment on the Road with SoClean™

2013-03-06 23:03:16

National Sleep Awareness Week is March 3rd-10th Uxbridge, MA (PRWEB) March 06, 2013 This week is National Sleep Awareness week when people around the nation celebrate the benefits that healthy sleep provides. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states the insufficient sleep is a public health epidemic. According to the CDC, sleep quality, duration, behaviors, and disorders need to be monitored in order to show its health impact on Americans. One of the many concerns...

Insomnia Associated With Threefold Increase In Heart Failure Risk

2013-03-06 12:26:47

Michael Harper for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online Those who have trouble falling asleep at night might have one more thing to cause them grief. According to a new study published in the European Heart Journal, people who experience symptoms of insomnia are three times more likely to suffer from heart failure. This study, the largest of its kind to date, followed 54,279 people for more than 11 years. Though researchers were able to identify a link between insomnia and heart...

World Sleep Day 2013: Good Sleep, Healthy Aging

2013-03-05 12:29:19

ROCHESTER, Minn., March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Many older adults accept problems with their sleep as an inevitable part of aging. But what if sleep problems aren't a natural part of getting older? On Friday, March 15, 2013, World Sleep Day will be celebrated all over the globe. This annual event is a celebration of sleep and a call to action on important issues related to sleep. This year's theme is "Good Sleep, Healthy Aging," which draws needed attention to common...

What Predicts Distress After Episodes Of Sleep Paralysis?

2013-03-04 23:11:43

Ever find yourself briefly paralyzed as you’re falling asleep or just waking up? It’s a phenomenon is called sleep paralysis, and it’s often accompanied by vivid sensory or perceptual experiences, which can include complex and disturbing hallucinations and intense fear. For some people, sleep paralysis is a once-in-a-lifetime experience; for others, it can be a frequent, even nightly, phenomenon. Researchers James Allan Cheyne and Gordon Pennycook of the University of Waterloo in...

Sleep Poll Shows Exercising At Night Can Improve Your Sleep

2013-03-04 11:08:28

Lawrence LeBlond for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online While it’s no mystery that a good workout gives you energy and makes you feel healthier, there are times when it can leave you feeling beat and ready for some shut-eye. When it comes to night workouts, this is especially true, as your body is winding down for the day. But for those who are not sure if late-night exercising is right for them, a new study suggests that it very well may be. According to a poll conducted by the...

National Sleep Foundation Poll Finds Exercise Key to Good Sleep

2013-03-04 00:21:33

WASHINGTON, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Exercise can affect your sleep. The results of the National Sleep Foundation's 2013 Sleep in America® poll show a compelling association between exercise and better sleep. "Exercise is great for sleep. For the millions of people who want better sleep, exercise may help," says David Cloud, CEO of the National Sleep Foundation (NSF). Exercisers say they sleep betterSelf-described exercisers report better sleep than...

Old Bridge Sleep Center Named in Best of 2013 List

2013-03-03 23:03:25

The Center for Sleep Medicine at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge, was named in Sleep Review’s Best of 2013 Sleep Doctors and Facilities list, which will be appearing in the April 2013 issue. Old Bridge, NJ (PRWEB) March 03, 2013 The Center for Sleep Medicine at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge, was named in Sleep Review’s Best of 2013 Sleep Doctors and Facilities list, appearing in the April 2013 issue. The center is the only New Jersey facility named to the list,...

Tulsa, OK Dentist, Dr. Randy McCormick, Is Now Accepting New Patients Suffering From Jaw Pain Associated With Teeth Grinding For His Bruxism Treatments

2013-03-02 23:01:21

Dr. Randy McCormick is now accepting new patients for his modern bruxism treatment, helping patients relax their jawbone and relieve pain associated with teeth grinding. Bruxism or teeth grinding can cause a variety of dental issues as well as headaches and muscle pain. Tulsa, OK (PRWEB) March 02, 2013 Dr. Randy McCormick is now accepting new patients for his personalized bruxism treatment. Dr. McCormick offers dental treatments that can relax the jaw bone and relieve the pain associated...

Reno Dentists Become Sleep Apnea Advocates

2013-02-21 23:00:52

Along with SleepTest.com, Reno dentists are working with other local doctors to raise sleep apnea awareness. The dentists are providing education to the community on the dangers of poor sleep hygiene and free consultations to people who feel they are at risk for having sleep apnea. Reno, NV (PRWEB) February 21, 2013 Dr. William Wager, D.D.S. and Dr. Brian Evans, D.D.S are actively working with their medical community and with local sleep physicians to promote better sleep health and raise...