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Apnea64
  • People with sleep apnea have short pauses in breathing while they are asleep. (nih.gov)
  • If not treated, sleep apnea can lead to other problems, such as high blood pressure , stroke, or memory loss. (nih.gov)
  • You can have sleep apnea and not even know it. (nih.gov)
  • Feeling sleepy during the day and being told you are snoring loudly at night could be signs that you have sleep apnea. (nih.gov)
  • If you think you have sleep apnea, see a doctor who can treat this sleep problem. (nih.gov)
  • Treatment using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device almost always helps people with sleep apnea. (nih.gov)
  • Most people who have sleep apnea don't realize it. (nih.gov)
  • Sleep apnea is when you have pauses in breathing while you're asleep. (nih.gov)
  • Sleep apnea is a common disorder. (nih.gov)
  • Sleep apnea can occur in both genders, in all races and ethnicities, and in people of all sizes and shapes," says Dr. Michael Twery, a sleep expert at NIH. (nih.gov)
  • The most common type of sleep apnea is called obstructive sleep apnea. (nih.gov)
  • The other type of sleep apnea is central sleep apnea. (nih.gov)
  • In central sleep apnea, the brain doesn't send the correct signals to your breathing muscles, so you stop breathing for brief periods. (nih.gov)
  • But not everyone who snores has sleep apnea. (nih.gov)
  • Other symptoms of sleep apnea may include feeling irritable or depressed, or having mood swings. (nih.gov)
  • Your doctor can diagnose sleep apnea based on your symptoms, a physical exam, and a sleep study. (nih.gov)
  • A sleep study can show whether apnea is mild or severe. (nih.gov)
  • The largest proportion of the population with sleep apnea has mild sleep apnea," Twery explains. (nih.gov)
  • But as a physician, he knew that memory loss coupled with fatigue could also indicate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a disorder in which sagging tissue periodically blocks the upper airway during slumber. (discovermagazine.com)
  • According to the National Institutes of Health, up to 70 million Americans have a serious sleep disorder - including chronic insomnia as well as sleep apnea and other physiological problems - though many go undiagnosed. (discovermagazine.com)
  • Uninterrupted breathing is crucial for restorative sleep, but the airflow in individuals with obstructive sleep apnea can be completely cut off by soft tissue in the mouth and throat. (discovermagazine.com)
  • Home apnea monitors track the breathing and heart rate of sleeping babies. (healthychildren.org)
  • Common Apnea Treatment Tied to Lower Dementia Risk Treatment of obstructive sleep apnea with positive airway pressure was associated with a lower odds of incident Alzheimer's disease and other dementia in a large retrospective cohort study. (medscape.com)
  • No effective pharmacologic therapy for childhood obstructive sleep apnea is recognized. (medscape.com)
  • Individuals with obstructive sleep apnea and hypersomnolence should have the underlying cause of their obstructive apnea addressed, rather than use stimulant medication during the day in an attempt to help stay alert. (medscape.com)
  • Nocturnal supplemental oxygen is generally not advised as a primary treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. (medscape.com)
  • Intranasal fluticasone propionate (Flonase) administered daily for 6 weeks has been shown to ameliorate the frequency of obstructive events in children with documented mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea caused by tonsil and/or adenoid hypertrophy by about one half. (medscape.com)
  • Intranasal budesonide used for 6 weeks has been demonstrated to lead to a sustained improvement in mild obstructive sleep apnea but is unproven as therapy for severe obstructive sleep apnea. (medscape.com)
  • Marcus CL, Lutz J, Carroll JL, Bamford O. Arousal and ventilatory responses during sleep in children with obstructive sleep apnea. (medscape.com)
  • Beebe DW, Gozal D. Obstructive sleep apnea and the prefrontal cortex: towards a comprehensive model linking nocturnal upper airway obstruction to daytime cognitive and behavioral deficits. (medscape.com)
  • Persistence of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in children after adenotonsillectomy. (medscape.com)
  • Gozal D, Kheirandish-Gozal L. Obesity and excessive daytime sleepiness in prepubertal children with obstructive sleep apnea. (medscape.com)
  • Guilleminault C, Huang YS, Glamann C, Li K, Chan A. Adenotonsillectomy and obstructive sleep apnea in children: a prospective survey. (medscape.com)
  • Untreated sleep problems, especially sleep apnea, can increase the chances of obesity, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes. (nih.gov)
  • Persons with sleep apnea have been found to be at increased risk for a number of cardiovascular diseases. (cdc.gov)
  • Likewise, sleep apnea and hardening of the arteries ( atherosclerosis ) appear to share some common physiological characteristics, further suggesting that sleep apnea may be an important predictor of cardiovascular disease. (cdc.gov)
  • While sleep disturbance has long been held to be an important symptom of depression, recent research has indicated that depressive symptoms may decrease once sleep apnea has been effectively treated and sufficient sleep restored. (cdc.gov)
  • Kasasbeh E, Chi DS, Krishnaswamy G. Inflammatory aspects of sleep apnea and their cardiovascular consequences. (cdc.gov)
  • Schwartz DJ, Kohler WC, Karatinos G. Symptoms of depression in individuals with obstructive sleep apnea may be amenable to treatment with continuous positive airway pressure. (cdc.gov)
  • Sleep apnea is a medical disorder characterized by frequent interruptions in breathing of up to 10 seconds or more during sleep. (norml.org)
  • Though sleep apnea often goes undiagnosed, it is estimated that approximately four percent of men and two percent of women ages 30 to 60 years old suffer from the disease. (norml.org)
  • Limited data shows that cannabinoids may hold promise in addressing sleep apnea. (norml.org)
  • Writing in the June 2002 issue of the journal of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine , researchers at the University of Illinois (at Chicago) Department of Medicine reported "potent suppression" of sleep-related apnea in rats administered either exogenous or endogenous cannabinoids. (norml.org)
  • Writing in the journal Frontiers in Psychiatry in 2013, investigators concluded that THC administration significantly mitigated symptoms of the disorder in patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea over a three-week period. (norml.org)
  • A recent review of the literature concluded: "Novel studies investigating cannabinoids and obstructive sleep apnea suggest that synthetic cannabinoids such as nabilone and dronabinol may have short-term benefit for sleep apnea due to their modulatory effects on serotonin-mediated apneas. (norml.org)
  • Clinical trials investigating the use of cannabinoids in the management of obstructive sleep apnea are underway, as are trials to assess their use for other sleep-related disorders, like insomnia. (norml.org)
  • 2013. Proof of concept trial of dronabinol in obstructive sleep apnea . (norml.org)
  • 2018. Pharmacotherapy of apnea by cannabimimetric enhancement, the PACE clinical trial: effects of dronabinol on obstructive sleep apnea . (norml.org)
  • In some instances, if a more serious and possibly life-threatening sleep disorder, such sleep apnea, is suspected, then the sleep specialist may conduct a test called a polysomnography, or a sleep study. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • If you are diagnosed with sleep apnea, your doctor may prescribe a special breathing machine you'll use while you sleep called CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure). (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Obstructive sleep apnea affects millions of adults worldwide, including more than 24 million in the United States. (eurekalert.org)
  • In 2020, with support from an NHLBI grant , researchers at Sibel Health Inc. worked to augment their existing technology to help diagnose obstructive sleep apnea at home. (eurekalert.org)
  • The now FDA-cleared device was created to help doctors diagnose patients suspected to have moderate to severe cases of obstructive sleep apnea, but it can also be used in clinical research studies. (eurekalert.org)
  • Since at-home tests for sleep apnea can include multiple wires, chest bands, and breathing tubes, which can be cumbersome, they wanted to create a flexible, wearable sleep system. (eurekalert.org)
  • If a person has at least five breathing interruptions during an hour of sleep due to fully- or partially-blocked airways, they have mild obstructive sleep apnea. (eurekalert.org)
  • The earlier an individual can be screened, diagnosed, and treated for obstructive sleep apnea, the better," she said. (eurekalert.org)
  • Treating obstructive sleep apnea varies, but may include mouthguards or devices, such as continuous positive airway pressure machines , to keep the airways open. (eurekalert.org)
  • To see if the wearable sleep system could accurately diagnose obstructive sleep apnea, researchers started a clinical research trial with 225 adults suspected to have moderate to severe forms. (eurekalert.org)
  • They wanted to see how close the device came to polysomnography (PSG), the gold-standard for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea. (eurekalert.org)
  • Both PSG and ANNE ® Sleep identified about one-third of adults with moderate to severe forms of obstructive sleep apnea. (eurekalert.org)
  • The results showed the wearable device could identify most moderate to severe sleep apnea cases with a low number of false positives compared to PSG. (eurekalert.org)
  • Sleep apnea is characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep. (healthline.com)
  • central sleep apnea , where there is a problem in the connection between the brain and the muscles that control your breath. (healthline.com)
  • sleep disorders such as sleep apnea. (beyondblue.org.au)
Night's24
  • Read and share this infographic to get tips on how to get a good night's sleep. (nih.gov)
  • You can do many things to help you get a good night's sleep. (nih.gov)
  • Developing healthy habits at bedtime may help you get a good night's sleep. (nih.gov)
  • Everyone deserves a good night's sleep. (nih.gov)
  • Getting a good night's sleep had become a matter of life and death. (discovermagazine.com)
  • We want to make sure you have the best night's sleep possible. (premierinn.com)
  • Every entrepreneur needs a good night's sleep to seize the next day. (entrepreneur.com)
  • Stop dealing with snoring and missing out on a good night's sleep. (entrepreneur.com)
  • A better night's sleep starts by eliminating snoring. (entrepreneur.com)
  • Sleep is important, and having trouble getting a good night's sleep can be torturous, especially for urbanites who have to deal with pressure at work all day. (chinadaily.com.cn)
  • It is known that a good night's sleep promotes physical and mental health. (nih.gov)
  • Not Losing Sleep" is a restless song about a relationship impasse in which denying that there are problems results in a good night's sleep, but any chance at confrontation prompts the usual tossing and turning. (stereogum.com)
  • Having a hard time getting a good night's sleep? (healthline.com)
  • According to the National Sleep Foundation , sleep triggers changes in the brain that strengthen memory, and loss of even a half night's sleep can impair brain function. (healthline.com)
  • Nighttime congestion is a common problem that can make it hard to breathe and get a good night's sleep. (buzzfeednews.com)
  • Teens may have a sleep problem if they often find it hard to sleep, wake up a lot at night, snore, are very sleepy during the day, or don't feel refreshed after a full night's sleep. (kidshealth.org)
  • A good night's sleep, in short, can boost cognitive function in a variety of ways-making it especially critical for students or for adults whose jobs demand the use of mental resources. (psychologytoday.com)
  • Sleep typically occurs in cycles that range from 90-120 minutes in length, with four to five cycles occurring during each night's sleep. (medicinenet.com)
  • Hospital for Special Surgery: "How to Get a Good Night's Sleep. (webmd.com)
  • If you're consistently struggling to get a good night's sleep, you're not alone. (beyondblue.org.au)
  • A good night's sleep is the best form of defense I can have against any attack. (beyondblue.org.au)
  • Having a poor night's sleep happens to everyone from time-to-time. (beyondblue.org.au)
  • When you're caught up in the daily whirlwind called life, it can be hard to fully unwind at day's end, which in turn makes a good night's sleep elusive. (organic.org)
  • For many, the secret to getting a good night's sleep comes down to two things-stress and diet. (organic.org)
Disorders34
Deprivation29
  • Medical professionals and specifically resident physicians, who are involved in long-term nightshift schedules during their post-graduate training, are prone to acute and chronic sleep deprivation and disruption, putting them at risk for making medical errors. (nih.gov)
  • Although oxygen may blunt the degree of hemoglobin desaturation during sleep, it does not prevent sleep fragmentation, sleep deprivation, or associated autonomic stimulation during the obstructive episodes. (medscape.com)
  • Entrepreneurs can't tolerate sleep deprivation. (entrepreneur.com)
  • In the imposed sleep deprivation phase, participants crawled under their covers two hours later than they normally did, and had to get up at their usual time," says Saksvik-Lehouillier. (eurekalert.org)
  • Previous studies have shown that sleep deprivation may have about the same effect on driving as alcohol does. (eurekalert.org)
  • In terms of how long the lack of good feelings lasts after sleep deprivation, she says the study did not address that, but the research team plans to investigate the duration of this state of mind. (eurekalert.org)
  • Sleep deprivation can quickly become an issue. (eurekalert.org)
  • The occasional night of poor sleep is unlikely to cause harm, but persistent sleep deprivation can increase the risk of several chronic health conditions. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Although a range of factors can cause these conditions, sleep deprivation may contribute to their development. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • One effect of stress is that it can cause sleep deprivation. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • What is sleep deprivation? (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Sleep deprivation means you're not getting enough sleep. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • What causes sleep deprivation? (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Sleep deprivation is not a specific disease. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Sleep deprivation is becoming more common. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Sleep deprivation also becomes a greater problem as people grow older. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Many people have occasional sleep deprivation for other reasons, including stress, a change in schedule, or a new baby disrupting their sleep schedule. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • At first, sleep deprivation may cause minor symptoms, but over time, these symptoms can become more serious. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • How is sleep deprivation diagnosed? (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Sleep specialists say that one of the telltale signs of sleep deprivation is feeling drowsy during the day. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Also, if you frequently fall asleep within 5 minutes of lying down, then you likely have severe sleep deprivation. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • People with sleep deprivation also experience "microsleeps," which are brief periods of sleep during waking time. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • How is sleep deprivation treated? (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Treatments for sleep deprivation vary based on how severe it is. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Can sleep deprivation be prevented? (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Effects of sleep and sleep deprivation on this cytokine family are particularly relevant in view of the effects these endogenous neurotrophins can have not only on specific immune functions and the development of immunological memories, but also on synaptic reorganization and neuronal memory formation. (nih.gov)
  • Sleep deprivation has been shown to disrupt focus in a number of ways, from interfering with the production of neurotransmitters to making it harder for brain cells to communicate with one another. (psychologytoday.com)
  • He says he's suffering from a lack of medical care and guard-enforced sleep deprivation. (huffpost.com)
  • Experts share what's going on physically and mentally when you experience sleep deprivation. (huffpost.com)
Insomnia8
  • Insomnia is the most common sleep problem in adults age 60 and older. (nih.gov)
  • In order to understand participants' ideas about sleep, Roecklein's team asked them to respond to questions such as "I need at least 8 hours of sleep to function the next day" and "Insomnia is dangerous for health" on a scale from 0 to 7, where 7 means "strongly agree" and 0 means "disagree completely. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Due to depression, individuals with SAD, like those with insomnia, may spend more time resting in bed, but not actually sleeping -- leading to misconceptions about how much they sleep. (sciencedaily.com)
  • One of the most effective treatment options for insomnia, said Roecklein, is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (known as CBT-I), which aims to help people take control of their thinking to improve their sleep habits as well as mood, behavior, and emotions. (sciencedaily.com)
  • For more serious insomnia, your doctor may have you try light therapy, which can help your body's internal clock readjust and allow you to sleep more restfully. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • The results showed that the app is helpful in restoring sleep for those with insomnia. (google.com)
  • Insomnia is trouble getting to sleep or getting back to sleep after nighttime awakenings which contributes to impairment in daytime functioning. (google.com)
  • But when these symptoms occur over a period of time, they might indicate a sleep disorder such as insomnia. (beyondblue.org.au)
Disorder20
  • This is the most common sleep disorder. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Some people who feel tired during the day have a true sleep disorder. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Restless legs syndrome, periodic limb movement disorder, and rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder are common in older adults. (nih.gov)
  • That's because this disorder only occurs during sleep. (nih.gov)
  • Joe Borelli, at home with a CPAP machine that helps him breathe, experienced years of fatigue and cognitive impairment due to an undiagnosed sleep disorder. (discovermagazine.com)
  • A common disorder in which you do not breathe regularly while sleeping. (nih.gov)
  • The interrelatedness of sleep and depression suggests it is important that the sleep sufficiency of persons with depression be assessed and that symptoms of depression be monitored among persons with a sleep disorder. (cdc.gov)
  • CBD may hold promise for REM sleep behavior disorder and excessive daytime sleepiness, while nabilone may reduce nightmares associated with PTSD and may improve sleep among patients with chronic pain. (norml.org)
  • SLQ060 - Ever told by doctor have sleep disorder? (cdc.gov)
  • Researchers report that individuals with seasonal affective disorder -- a winter depression that leads to loss of motivation and interest in daily activities -- have misconceptions about their sleep habits similar to those of insomniacs. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Kathryn Roecklein, primary investigator and assistant professor in Pitt's Department of Psychology within the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, along with a team of researchers from Pitt's School of Medicine and Reyerson University, investigated why, according to a previously published sleep study by the University of California, Berkeley, individuals with seasonal affective disorder incorrectly reported that they slept four more hours a night in the winter. (sciencedaily.com)
  • These misconceptions, said Roecklein, play a significant role in sleep cognition for those with seasonal affective disorder. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Roecklein's research data suggests that addressing, understanding, and managing these "unhelpful beliefs" about sleep by way of psychotherapy could lead to improved treatments for seasonal affective disorder. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Sleep disorder. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • It gives the sleep specialist useful information to help diagnose and treat your underlying disorder. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • However, when these issues begin to occur on a regular basis and interfere with daily life, they may indicate a sleeping disorder. (healthline.com)
  • Depending on the type of sleep disorder, people may have a difficult time falling asleep and may feel extremely tired throughout the day. (healthline.com)
  • It's important to receive a diagnosis and treatment right away if you suspect you might have a sleep disorder. (healthline.com)
  • The disorder can also cause sleep paralysis , which may make you physically unable to move right after waking up. (healthline.com)
  • Symptoms differ depending on the severity and type of sleeping disorder. (healthline.com)
20201
  • Since 2020, the American Cancer Society (ACS) and Sleep Number , a wellness technology company, have recognized the influence of quality sleep on reducing cancer risk and improving outcomes for cancer patients and survivors. (cancer.org)
Asleep10
  • Other types of sleep studies may check how quickly you fall asleep during daytime naps or whether you are able to stay awake and alert during the day. (medlineplus.gov)
  • If baby falls asleep in a sitting or carrying device, move them to their regular sleep space as soon as possible. (nih.gov)
  • She noted that the 13 volunteers ages 23-33 loved the idea of getting paid to sleep but found falling asleep tougher than they had expected in the uncomfortable, noisy environment. (nih.gov)
  • Reading and responding to text messages while asleep - called "sleep texting" - is an abnormal sleep behavior, similar to sleepwalking. (startribune.com)
  • We tend to think of sleep in finite terms: You're either fully awake or fully asleep. (startribune.com)
  • This resets the body's internal sleep clock so that teens fall asleep later at night and wake up later in the morning. (kidshealth.org)
  • Research has found that better quality sleep, longer sleep duration, and greater consistency in the amount of time spent asleep each night all appear to be associated with greater satisfaction with one's life, a commonly used measure of overall well-being. (psychologytoday.com)
  • This is the lightest stage of sleep, and people may not always perceive they are asleep when in this stage. (medicinenet.com)
  • There are many techniques you can try to help you fall asleep faster and achieve quality sleep. (beyondblue.org.au)
  • The amplitude of EEG waves at a particular frequency corresponds to various points in the sleep-wake cycle, such as being asleep, being awake, or falling asleep. (wikipedia.org)
NREM15
  • During NREM sleep, we move through three sleep stages , with each progressively deeper than the last. (wikipedia.org)
  • As our sleep deepens, our minute ventilation continues to decrease, reducing by 13% in the second NREM stage and by 15% in the third. (wikipedia.org)
  • For example, a study of 19 healthy adults revealed that the minute ventilation in NREM sleep was 7.18 liters/minute compared to 7.66 liters/minute when awake. (wikipedia.org)
  • Rib cage contribution to ventilation increases during NREM sleep, mostly by lateral movement, and is detected by an increase in EMG amplitude during breathing. (wikipedia.org)
  • Airway resistance increases by about 230% during NREM sleep. (wikipedia.org)
  • Elastic and flow resistive properties of the lung do not change during NREM sleep. (wikipedia.org)
  • Tonic activity of the pharyngeal dilator muscles of the upper airway decreases during the NREM sleep, contributing to the increased resistance, which is reflected in increased esophageal pressure swings during sleep. (wikipedia.org)
  • Induced transient arousal from NREM sleep cause the following: Increase EMG activity of the diaphragm 150%, increased activity of upper airway dilating muscles 250%, increased airflow and tidal volume 160% and decreased upper airway resistance. (wikipedia.org)
  • Neurologists have observed reduced neural activity during non-rapid eye movement sleep (NREM). (nih.gov)
  • Good sleep is characterized by a rhythmic cycle of entering shallow NREM, moving into deep NREM, moving back to shallow NREM, and finally into rapid eye movement (REM) sleep before the cycle repeats. (nih.gov)
  • The research team plans to look in older adults, who have reduced sleep quality, to see if they have reduced periods of NREM as well as reduced pulsing of CSF into and out of the brain during NREM. (nih.gov)
  • In animals, increases in NREM sleep and SWA were more consistent over a wide range of endotoxin doses. (nih.gov)
  • There are two general states of sleep: rapid eye movement (REM) sleep and non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep. (medicinenet.com)
  • NREM sleep is further subdivided (see below). (medicinenet.com)
  • Sleep is divided into two broad types: non-rapid eye movement (non-REM or NREM) sleep and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. (wikipedia.org)
Occur9
  • 2 Room sharing without bed sharing also reduces the risk of suffocation, strangulation, and entrapment, any of which can occur when a baby sleeps in an adult bed. (nih.gov)
  • Sleep issues are common among infants and toddlers, and are estimated to occur in 20 to 30 percent of children under 3 years of age. (amtamassage.org)
  • Frequently being in a heightened state of alertness can delay the onset of sleep and cause rapid, anxious thoughts to occur at night. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Sleep is essential to forming memory and creating new room for learning to occur. (healthline.com)
  • Narcolepsy is characterized by "sleep attacks" that occur while awake. (healthline.com)
  • Sleep is influenced by circadian rhythms (regular body changes in mental and physical characteristics that occur in about 24 hours). (medicinenet.com)
  • Dreams are a succession of images, ideas, emotions, and sensations that usually occur involuntarily in the mind during certain stages of sleep. (wikipedia.org)
  • The most pronounced physiological changes in sleep occur in the brain. (wikipedia.org)
  • Theta waves occur during the period of a person being awake, and they continue to transition into Stage 1 of sleep and in stage 2. (wikipedia.org)
20231
  • In 2023, Sleep Number became an official Crucial Catch partner of the NFL and a presenting sponsor of The Defender , a tool providing prevention tips and help finding local screening resources. (cancer.org)
Behavior3
  • The amount and quality of sleep we have can affect our safety, how alert we are, as well as our memories, moods, behavior, and learning abilities. (healthychildren.org)
  • Sleep-wake behavior and the architecture of sleep are influenced by microbial products and cytokines. (nih.gov)
  • Sleep is a highly conserved behavior across animal evolution, likely going back hundreds of millions of years. (wikipedia.org)
Patterns11
  • These are physiologic changes and are different from abnormal breathing patterns noted in sleep disordered breathing). (wikipedia.org)
  • We all have different sleep patterns. (eurekalert.org)
  • Avoid substances that contain caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol, all of which can disrupt your regular sleep patterns. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • ANNE ® Sleep, the wearable device, uses two wireless sensors to track a person's sleep patterns. (eurekalert.org)
  • A qualified physician could then assess their sleep patterns based on one or multiple nights of sleep. (eurekalert.org)
  • The company takes a holistic approach to sleep improvement in an effort to help users establish predictable sleep patterns and take back control over their sleep. (springwise.com)
  • Patterns of endocrine activity during sleep are probably essential for the enhancement of IL-2 and T-cell diurnal functions seen in humans: Whereas prolactin and GH release stimulate Th1-derived cytokines such as IL-2, cortisol which is decreased during the beginning of nocturnal sleep inhibits Th1-derived cytokines. (nih.gov)
  • INDIANAPOLIS -- Among bed-sharing, mixed-gender couples responding to an online questionnaire, sleep hygiene patterns were similar in some key areas but differed in others, with men having better sleep habits overall compared with women. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Novak told MedPage Today that while the couples who took part in the studies tended to understand their own and their partner's key sleep patterns, poorer sleep hygiene for couples was linked to worse sleep outcomes, more emotional distress, and higher overall conflict within the relationship. (medpagetoday.com)
  • We talk a lot with our patients about modifiable aspects of sleep hygiene, but that may not include asking about the sleep patterns of partners. (medpagetoday.com)
  • The use of artificial light has substantially altered humanity's sleep patterns. (wikipedia.org)
Restless1
  • No one wants to sleep when it means being left alone for eight restless hours in the claustrophobia of his or her sinful mind. (christianitytoday.com)
Insufficient10
  • Insufficient sleep affects circadian hormonal profiles and inflammatory markers and may modulate attention, executive functioning and decision-making. (nih.gov)
  • Notably, insufficient sleep has been linked to the development and management of a number of chronic diseases and conditions, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and depression. (cdc.gov)
  • Research has found that insufficient sleep is linked to an increased risk for the development of type 2 diabetes. (cdc.gov)
  • It is believed that sleep in childhood and adolescence is particularly important for brain development and that insufficient sleep in youngsters may adversely affect the function of a region of the brain known as the hypothalamus , which regulates appetite and the expenditure of energy. (cdc.gov)
  • Whereas the participants performed better and better each day they took the test after sleeping normally, they scored worse on accuracy each day after a night of insufficient sleep. (eurekalert.org)
  • Insufficient sleep can then cause further stress. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • The reason for this is that insufficient sleep has been associated with a host of negative outcomes - from poor performance in school and at work, to increased risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and hypertension. (springwise.com)
  • In contrast to the large number of apps and devices geared to tracking sleep, Moonoa is hoping to tackle insufficient sleep in a more active way - by combining a CBT-based approach with telemedicine. (springwise.com)
  • Aside from a buildup of toxins, insufficient sleep can also affect mood, memory, metabolism, and the immune system. (healthline.com)
  • Insufficient sleep is linked to lower levels of the hormone leptin, which alerts the brain that a person has eaten enough. (healthline.com)
Airway2
  • In adults, the throat muscles and tongue can relax during sleep, or fat tissue in the neck can narrow your airway to cause an obstruction. (nih.gov)
  • He settled on Christian Guilleminault, a venerated clinician and researcher at Stanford Medical School, who diagnosed him with upper-airway resistance syndrome (UARS), a condition in which the airway is partially obstructed during sleep. (discovermagazine.com)
20212
  • In 2021, Sleep Number announced a multi-year partnership with the American Cancer Society (ACS) to benefit cancer patients and caregivers through ACS Hope Lodge® communities. (cancer.org)
  • On May 16, 2022, the President signed into law Public Law No. 117-126 , the Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2021. (cpsc.gov)
Researchers11
  • Amidst our national sleep crisis, researchers are urgently trying to understand why we sleep and what goes wrong when we don't. (discovermagazine.com)
  • Over the past couple of decades, however, researchers have been closing in on the whys of sleep, largely by studying what happens when organisms are deprived of it. (discovermagazine.com)
  • Sleep Loss Unleashes Anger In a series of studies, researchers found that sleep loss consistently increased anger in response to environmental frustration, competitive interactions, and everyday moments. (medscape.com)
  • To confirm that the DEC2 mutation causes shorter sleep duration, the researchers created transgenic mice that carried hDEC2 genes instead of their own mDec2 . (nih.gov)
  • Based on the known correlation between good sleep and good health, the researchers set out to find physiological mechanisms that might explain that observation," said Shumin Wang, Ph.D., director of the NIBIB program in Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Bioelectromagnetics. (nih.gov)
  • Researchers say lack of sleep can cause a buildup of certain proteins in the brain. (healthline.com)
  • Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis say that older people who spend less time in slow-wave sleep - the sleep phase you need to wake up feeling rested - show increased levels of a brain protein called tau that's associated with Alzheimer's disease. (healthline.com)
  • To confirm the link between deep sleep and Alzheimer's disease, researchers monitored 119 people age 60 or older who had no or very mild cognitive decline while they were in their homes. (healthline.com)
  • Researchers have only begun to examine the genetics involved in sleep. (medicinenet.com)
  • It was first described in 1953 when sleep researchers noticed a unique pattern of brain waves (signals recorded on an electroencephalogram ( EEG ), a type of test that measures the electrical impulses within the brain). (medicinenet.com)
  • Sleep researchers also use simplified electrocardiography (EKG) for cardiac activity and actigraphy for motor movements. (wikipedia.org)
Adults12
  • Older adults need about the same amount of sleep as all adults-7 to 9 hours each night. (nih.gov)
  • Some older adults who have trouble sleeping may use over-the-counter sleep aids. (nih.gov)
  • Although adults may prefer soft surfaces for sleep, research shows that babies who sleep on top of soft surfaces or with items are at higher risk of SIDS and other sleep-related death. (nih.gov)
  • Room sharing means that baby sleeps in the same room as parents or adults, near or next to the adult bed, but in a separate sleep space that is made for infants (crib, bassinet, or portable play yard). (nih.gov)
  • In a study of 19 healthy adults, the minute ventilation in REM sleep was 6.46 +/- 0.29( SEM ) liters/minute compared to 7.66 +/- 0.34 liters/minute when awake. (wikipedia.org)
  • According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 35.2 percent of adults in the United States are getting less than 7 hours of sleep each night. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • For most adults, the amount of sleep needed for best health is 7 to 8 hours each night. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Although older adults probably need as much sleep as younger adults, they typically sleep more lightly and for shorter time spans than younger people. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Adults need at least seven hours of sleep each night to support their body's many functions . (eurekalert.org)
  • According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a third of US adults report that they usually get less than the recommended amount of sleep - a pattern that is repeated around the world. (springwise.com)
  • In fact, more than one-third of adults in the United States report getting fewer than 7 hours of sleep in a 24-hour period. (healthline.com)
  • This stage accounts for about 20% of sleep in young adults. (medicinenet.com)
Treated for obstructive1
Participants13
  • Data was collected through self-reported questionnaires and structured clinical interviews in which participants were asked such questions as: "In the past month, have you been sleeping more than usual? (sciencedaily.com)
  • Roecklein and her team found that SAD participants' misconceptions about sleep were similar to the "unhelpful beliefs" or personal misconceptions about sleep that insomniacs often hold. (sciencedaily.com)
  • But participants in our study experienced a flattening of emotions when they slept less than normal. (eurekalert.org)
  • Most sleep research is done in laboratories, but Saksvik-Lehouillier and the NTNU research team studied participants who slept at home. (eurekalert.org)
  • The participants first spent seven nights in their own bed, and slept as long as they usually do. (eurekalert.org)
  • Next, the participants slept two hours less than normal for three nights. (eurekalert.org)
  • The point of having the participants sleep at home was to keep everything as similar to daily life as possible. (eurekalert.org)
  • The reaction time went down after the participants had been sleep deprived, but the error rate went up. (eurekalert.org)
  • For the ANNE ® Sleep trial , participants completed an overnight sleep assessment at one of four sites in Illinois. (eurekalert.org)
  • A short-term sleep restriction study found that healthy participants who had their sleep reduced to four hours per night processed glucose more slowly than they did when they were permitted to sleep up to 12 hours. (healthline.com)
  • Anat Arzi of the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel, and her colleagues used a simple form of learning called classical conditioning to teach 55 healthy participants to associate odours with sounds as they slept. (scientificamerican.com)
  • They repeatedly exposed the sleeping participants to pleasant odours, such as deodorant and shampoo, and unpleasant odours such as rotting fish and meat, and played a specific sound to accompany each scent. (scientificamerican.com)
  • However, the sniffing responses were slightly more pronounced in those participants who learned the association during the rapid eye movement (REM) stage, which typically occurs during the second half of a night's sleep. (scientificamerican.com)
Duration13
  • Specifically, sleep duration and quality have emerged as predictors of levels of Hemoglobin A1c , an important marker of blood sugar control. (cdc.gov)
  • Recent research suggests that optimizing sleep duration and quality may be important means of improving blood sugar control in persons with type 2 diabetes. (cdc.gov)
  • Laboratory research has found that short sleep duration results in metabolic changes that may be linked to obesity. (cdc.gov)
  • Epidemiologic studies conducted in the community have also revealed an association between short sleep duration and excess body weight. (cdc.gov)
  • Knutson KL, Ryden AM, Mander VA, Van Cauter E. Role of sleep duration and quality in the risk and severity of type 2 diabetes mellitus. (cdc.gov)
  • Taheri S. The link between short sleep duration and obesity: We should recommend more sleep to prevent obesity. (cdc.gov)
  • The timing and duration of sleep varies between people. (nih.gov)
  • Although genes affecting sleep duration have been identified in some organisms, until now no similar human gene has been found. (nih.gov)
  • A research team led by Dr. Ying-Hui Fu at the University of California at San Francisco sought out genes associated with short sleep duration in people. (nih.gov)
  • Families were excluded if the child was reported to wake more than three times a night, stayed awake more than 60 minutes per night and had a total daily sleep duration of less than nine hours. (amtamassage.org)
  • How does that compare to your normal sleep duration during the summer? (sciencedaily.com)
  • Stress often impacts on sleep quality and duration. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • By lowering their stress levels in the evening before bed, many people could improve the duration and quality of their sleep. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Night32
  • It's important to get enough sleep every night. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The most common types of sleep studies monitor and record data about your body during a full night of sleep. (medlineplus.gov)
  • If you're always sleepy or you find it hard to get enough sleep at night, it may be time to see a doctor . (nih.gov)
  • There are many reasons why older people may not get enough sleep at night. (nih.gov)
  • Enjoy a dreamy sleep, night after night, in your home with your very own luxury Premier Inn bed. (premierinn.com)
  • How much sleep {do you/does SP} usually get at night on weekdays or workdays? (cdc.gov)
  • This synchronization allows people to be awake and alert during the day and to sleep at night. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Positive feelings scored worse after just one night of reduced sleep, and dropped even more after three nights. (eurekalert.org)
  • Not everyone needs to sleep seven and a half hours every night. (eurekalert.org)
  • Experts recommend that people aim for 7-9 hours of sleep a night, depending on their age and other factors. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • According to a National Sleep Foundation survey, 43 percent of people aged 13-64 have reported lying awake at night due to stress at least once in the past month. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • This test actually monitors your breathing, heart rate, and other vital signs during an entire night of sleep. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • a recurrent period of deep sleep, typically totaling five or six hours a night, distinguished by the presence of slow brain waves and by very little dreaming. (dictionary.com)
  • While having trouble getting to sleep and waking up frequently during the night are common to aging, these issues are also seen as a risk for Alzheimer's disease. (healthline.com)
  • Dimitriu said this may be because the brain's waste-clearing system is specifically active during slow-wave sleep, a period of deep sleep that often comes in the first half of the night. (healthline.com)
  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that between 29 and 44 percent of people in the United States get less than the seven to eight hours of sleep needed each night. (healthline.com)
  • You may not be able to prevent night sweats, but these cooling sheets, pajamas, mattress toppers, and more may help stop them from disrupting your sleep. (buzzfeednews.com)
  • Meditation doesn't always come naturally, but with a little practice it can help calm your mind and lead to better sleep at night. (buzzfeednews.com)
  • Elizabeth Dowdell, a Villanova University professor who has studied sleep texting, said that having a phone nearby all night is a big part of the problem. (startribune.com)
  • Teens need about 8-10 hours of sleep a night, but many don't get it. (kidshealth.org)
  • by contrast, if people who slept six hours a night started sleeping seven instead, it would add more than $200 billion back. (psychologytoday.com)
  • But though almost everyone has plenty of personal experience with a spike in stress or an emotional outburst triggered by a night of poor sleep-and countless others experience depression-, ADHD-, or anxiety-related sleep challenges that can persist for months or years at a time-they may not make the connection directly, and may still fail to prioritize sleep as a result. (psychologytoday.com)
  • The Night Owl Sleep Coach provides you education in the form of reading and video presentations created by a psychologist and expert in behavioral sleep medicine. (google.com)
  • And I'm sleeping through the night. (google.com)
  • There was an urban legend while I was at Southern Seminary that our president Albert Mohler only slept four hours a night. (christianitytoday.com)
  • In the first half of the night, there is a transition from wakefulness into stage N1 sleep, then to stages N2, and N3. (medicinenet.com)
  • Cycles of stage N2 and REM sleep alternate with each other for the second half of the night. (medicinenet.com)
  • Typically, there is a greater portion of N sleep in the first half of the night and REM sleep in the later portion of the night. (medicinenet.com)
  • It also eases pain and stiffness, gives you more energy during the day, and makes for better sleep at night. (webmd.com)
  • There are many things that may impact how well you sleep at night. (beyondblue.org.au)
  • If you are experiencing anxiety at night consistently, addressing the root cause of the issue will help you sleep. (beyondblue.org.au)
  • The internal circadian clock promotes sleep daily at night. (wikipedia.org)
Habits4
  • The next set of questions is about your sleeping habits. (cdc.gov)
  • Partners who disagreed more about sleep routines and habits, the importance of sleep, sleep environment preferences, sleep and wake times, and the impact of sleep on their relationship tended to have poorer sleep hygiene and sleep quality, and were also more likely to report daytime sleepiness. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Sleep specialist Brian Cade, PhD, of Harvard Medical School's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Brighton, Massachusetts, agreed that more study is needed about how bedsharing couples' habits impact sleep quality and conflict within the relationship. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Some habits and activities can increase the likelihood of a good sleep, but there can also be things that come up outside of our control that mean you can't sleep. (beyondblue.org.au)
Nighttime1
  • They were asked to keep track of nighttime sleep sessions and daytime napping. (healthline.com)
20182
  • 2018 Stop the attack on Minnesota's courageous stance to allow its residents to sleep safely . (norml.org)
  • The effectiveness of this app was evaluated in a recent study and the results were presented in a poster session at the Sleep 2018 conference. (google.com)
Anxiety6
  • Outcomes measures included the Brief Infant Sleep Questionnaire (BISQ), completed on a weekly basis, and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQ J), Epworth Sleepiness Scale, Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, Brief Mood Introspection Scale, Parenting Stress Index and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, completed at baseline and at the end of the study. (amtamassage.org)
  • These plush toys can offer deep pressure stimulation that could help with anxiety and sleep problems. (buzzfeednews.com)
  • Disordered sleep often goes hand in hand with a lower mood, heightened anxiety, or increased stress. (psychologytoday.com)
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy can help you treat sleep problems, which may ease your joint pain and anxiety, too. (webmd.com)
  • Arthritis Foundation: "Why Osteoarthritis Could Disrupt Your Sleep - and Your Partner's," "The Right Pillow for Neck Pain," "Treating Depression and Anxiety in Arthritis. (webmd.com)
  • Lack of sleep has been linked to depression, anxiety, weight gain, and most recently --Alzheimers. (huffpost.com)
Symptoms2
  • If you have any of these warning signs or the symptoms listed above, see your doctor or ask for a referral to a sleep specialist. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • The importance of sleep is underscored by the symptoms experienced by those suffering from sleep problems. (medicinenet.com)
Wakefulness3
People29
  • As people age, they often get less sleep or spend less time in the deep, restful stage of sleep. (medlineplus.gov)
  • But, many older people don't sleep well. (nih.gov)
  • But, older people tend to go to sleep earlier and get up earlier than they did when they were younger. (nih.gov)
  • Some people worry about not sleeping even before they get into bed. (nih.gov)
  • Sleep Number has engaged its relationships across the NFL for the last few seasons in support of people facing cancer and their families. (cancer.org)
  • People who get less sleep also have higher rates of obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. (nih.gov)
  • This research could lead to a better understanding of why some people need to sleep longer than others. (nih.gov)
  • Some people worry that sleeping on the back flattens the baby's head, but if this happens, it is usually temporary. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • It's not just in Norway that people are sleeping less than they used to -- it's an international trend, especially for people who work full-time. (eurekalert.org)
  • Further evidence also suggests that exercise has a direct impact on improving the quality of sleep in people over the age of 40 with sleep difficulties. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • When you get less sleep than that, as many people do, it can eventually lead to a whole host of health problems. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Many people try to adjust their schedule to get as much done as possible, and sleep is sacrificed. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • It's estimated that half of all people older than 65 have frequent sleeping problems. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • People older than 65 have trouble sleeping because of aging, medicine they're taking, or medical problems they're experiencing. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • In many cases, sleep deprived people may not even be aware that they are experiencing these microsleeps. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • This holistic approach may prove very popular, with a number of studies showing that people who want to tackle their sleep issues favour a natural approach over medication. (springwise.com)
  • When people lack deep or slow-wave sleep, they can have elevated levels of tau and amyloid beta. (healthline.com)
  • People who are sleep deprived are more prone to worsening depression or lack of adequate response to treatment for it," Dimitriu said. (healthline.com)
  • It's also a growing concern among doctors grappling with a sleep-deprived population: young people who can't be separated from their cellphones. (startribune.com)
  • That's why some people can perform rote movements - such as walking, talking, texting or even driving - while they're sleeping. (startribune.com)
  • A lot of people leave their phone on their side table, but for some reason I leave mine on my bed," she said, "which is probably dangerous because it will probably wake me up a lot more - and [will] probably cause me to start sleep texting. (startribune.com)
  • Most people occasionally experience sleeping problems due to stress, hectic schedules, and other outside influences. (healthline.com)
  • It is the most common sleep problem affecting up to 30% of people. (google.com)
  • a gene termed DEC2 is being investigated as causing people that possess it to require only about 6 hours of sleep. (medicinenet.com)
  • People who are awakened during REM sleep often report that they were dreaming at the time. (medicinenet.com)
  • It is well known that sleep has an important role in strengthening existing memories, and this conditioning was already known to alter sniffing behaviour in people who are awake. (scientificamerican.com)
  • Research shows that regular yoga classes help people with OA sleep better. (webmd.com)
  • Josh Novak, PhD, of Auburn University in Alabama, presented findings from two companion studies of people in their 40s at the annual SLEEP meeting here, hosted jointly by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society. (medpagetoday.com)
  • In the U.S. and really across the world, most people share beds with their romantic partners, so it is surprising that couple sleep hygiene and conflict have not been studied all that much," Novak said. (medpagetoday.com)
Pills4
  • Walker discusses the effects of caffeine, alcohol and sleeping pills, and also offers some tips to help you sleep better. (npr.org)
  • Your doctor may prescribe sleeping pills, but keep in mind that they tend to lose effectiveness after a few weeks and can then actually disrupt your sleep. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Do not give your teen sleeping pills or other sleep aids unless your doctor says it's OK. (kidshealth.org)
  • Mayo Clinic: "Prescription sleeping pills: What's right for you? (webmd.com)
Restful2
  • For a restful slumber, pick and choose sleeping sounds, soothing bedtime stories, relaxing music, and a peaceful selection of brown and white noise. (google.com)
  • On the other hand, getting an adequate amount of restful sleep has been linked not only to better brain health and improved focus , but also to heightened creativity and improved memory. (psychologytoday.com)
Circadian Rhythm1
Pauses3
  • These breathing pauses can be dangerous if they cause the oxygen level in your body to drop or disturb your sleep. (nih.gov)
  • You may move out of deep sleep and into light sleep when your breathing pauses or becomes shallow. (nih.gov)
  • The Sleep function pauses the execution of the Maple engine for a specified length of time. (maplesoft.com)
Good6
Behavioral5
  • This breathing pattern is not controlled by the chemoreceptors , but is due to the activation of behavioral respiratory control system by REM sleep processes. (wikipedia.org)
  • For teens, lack of sleep has been linked to obesity, high blood pressure and behavioral problems. (startribune.com)
  • If interested in seeing a specialist in person a list of behavioral sleep providers with experience in CBT-I can be found at the following website: http://www.behavioralsleep.org/FindSpecialist.aspx. (google.com)
  • If you answered yes to question 5, please discuss your candidacy for CBT-I with your physician or try to identify a behavioral sleep specialist in your area. (google.com)
  • Non-REM and REM sleep are so different that physiologists identify them as distinct behavioral states. (wikipedia.org)
CPAP1
  • Now healthy, he has created the SleepMapper app to help other CPAP users monitor the quality of their sleep. (discovermagazine.com)
Baby's10
  • A safe sleep area can help reduce baby's risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related deaths, such as from accidental suffocation. (nih.gov)
  • Why does baby's sleep surface have to be firm, flat, and level? (nih.gov)
  • Sleep surfaces with one end higher than the other are not safe for babies to sleep on, because baby's body can slide down and their head can slump forward. (nih.gov)
  • Similarly, sleep surfaces that elevate both baby's head and feet, like a hammock, also increase the risk for positional asphyxia. (nih.gov)
  • For these reasons, baby's sleep surface should be firm (returns to its original shape quickly if pressed on), flat (like a table, not a hammock), and level (not at an angle or inclined). (nih.gov)
  • Can I put a pillow, blanket, or a favorite toy in baby's sleep area? (nih.gov)
  • Keeping these things out of baby's sleep area is the best way to avoid these dangers. (nih.gov)
  • Car seats, strollers, and sitting devices are not recommended as baby's regular sleep or nap space. (nih.gov)
  • It is crucial to ensure that the baby's sleeping area has nothing that could cause suffocation or entrapment. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • A person can take the following precautions to make sure that a baby's sleep is safe. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Awake4
  • Mice carrying the arginine version, they found, were awake about 8% longer during their light period (when mice usually sleep) than those carrying the proline version. (nih.gov)
  • This clock helps regulate the 'normal' awake and sleep cycles. (medicinenet.com)
  • If aching joints keep you awake, you may sleep better if you can get some pain relief. (webmd.com)
  • The brain uses significantly less energy during sleep than it does when awake, especially during non-REM sleep. (wikipedia.org)
Problems13
  • Sleep scientist Matthew Walker says sleep deficiency is associated with problems with concentration, memory and the immune system - as well as with shorter lifespans. (npr.org)
  • Many teens experience sleep problems during exam times. (eurekalert.org)
  • This can lead to a sleep deficit that results in lasting physical and mental health problems. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Your doctor will ask you detailed questions to get a better sense of the nature of your sleeping problems. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • A lack of sleep has been linked to a number of health problems, including Alzheimer's and high blood pressure. (healthline.com)
  • Sleep loss can increase the risk of developing various health problems, some potentially life-threatening. (healthline.com)
  • Dr. Mike Howell, with Fairview Sleep Center at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, estimates that as many as half of his young patients who report sleep problems have sleep texted. (startribune.com)
  • Why Do Teens Have Sleep Problems? (kidshealth.org)
  • What if My Teen Has Sleep Problems? (kidshealth.org)
  • Not getting enough sleep can lead to physical and mental health problems in teens. (kidshealth.org)
  • These sleeping problems may eventually go away once treatment is obtained for the underlying cause. (healthline.com)
  • Pain and poor sleep can add up and contribute to these mood problems. (webmd.com)
  • By some estimates, 40 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep problems, and it's no wonder. (organic.org)
Make it harder2
  • Going to bed much later and sleeping in on weekends can make it harder to sleep well during the week. (kidshealth.org)
  • Taking naps outside your normal sleep hours can disrupt your sleep routine and make it harder to go to sleep when you need to. (beyondblue.org.au)
Disruption2
  • Effect of sleep disruption on sleep, performance, and mood. (medscape.com)
  • They combined electroencephalography (EEG), which measures the electrical activity of the brain, with functional MRI, which monitors changes in blood flow, to identify a mechanism that could explain how sleep promotes rest and renewal of the brain and how neurodegenerative disease may be tied to disruption of that process. (nih.gov)
Infants6
  • Does massage therapy improve sleep in infants and their mothers? (amtamassage.org)
  • Previous research has shown that massage can have a positive effect on sleep for preterm infants, infants and young children. (amtamassage.org)
  • For safety, all infants should sleep on their backs for the first year of life, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Department of Health and Human Services recommend. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Infants who sleep on their backs appear to have a lower risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Some preterm infants with respiratory diseases may need to sleep on their stomachs. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Under the ban, an "inclined sleeper for infants" is a product with an inclined sleep surface greater than 10 degrees that is intended, marketed, or designed to provide sleeping accommodations for an infant up to 1 year old. (cpsc.gov)
Time18
  • But for others, the real problem is not allowing enough time for sleep. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Go to sleep and get up at the same time each day, even on weekends or when you are traveling. (nih.gov)
  • Anyone who feels so tired on a regular basis that this is a drag on their daytime function-that even if they allow enough time to get enough sleep on a regular basis and they still feel this way-then they need to discuss it with their doctor," Twery says. (nih.gov)
  • But both conditions, which prevent a person from sleeping deeply for any length of time, can trigger ailments ranging from cognitive deficits to hypertension. (discovermagazine.com)
  • Sunset Daylight Saving Time, Sleep Experts Say In the interest of public health and safety, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine called for the elimination of daylight saving time in favor of permanent year-round standard time. (medscape.com)
  • Sleep Number's support provides patients with higher-quality sleep at a time when they need it the most. (cancer.org)
  • What are the sleep & wakeup commands from command lines( have a linux based microcontroller system) and also how to know the time for wakeup (not the clock time but the time the system takes to wake from sleeping state) Thank You! (linux.org)
  • Full Text HL-96-021 SLEEP ACADEMIC AWARD NIH GUIDE, Volume 25, Number 37, November 1, 1996 RFA: HL-96-021 P.T. 34 Keywords: Drugs/Drug Abuse Chemotherapeutic Agents National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Letter of Intent Receipt Date: December 9, 1996 Application Receipt Date: January 23, 1997 THIS RFA USES "JUST-IN-TIME" PROCEDURES. (nih.gov)
  • At least on my Windows machine, the time_sleep_until function appears to calculate the number of microseconds between now and the sleep-until timestamp, and it appears to use unsigned 32-bit math in this calculation. (php.net)
  • This roundoff leads to a maximum sleep time of just under 4295 seconds (1 hour, 11 minutes, 35 seconds). (php.net)
  • Pause processing until the specified time, to avoid hammering a DB or service * * @param int $target_time Timestamp * @param int $min_sleep Always sleep for a minimum number of seconds, * even if the target timestamp has already passed. (php.net)
  • The length of time spent sleeping can be lengthened by other activity on the system, the time necessary to process the call and by the granularity of the system timers. (maplesoft.com)
  • Long-term studies conducted among shift workers who sleep too little over a long period of time show major negative consequences for their health, including a significantly increased risk for diseases such as cancer and diabetes. (eurekalert.org)
  • As they sleep, the sensors measure their total sleep time through an artificial intelligence algorithm. (eurekalert.org)
  • The effects of immune factors such as endotoxin and cytokines on sleep reveal species specificity and usually strong dependence on parameters such as substance concentration, time relative to administration or infection with microbial products, and phase relation to sleep and/or the light-dark cycle. (nih.gov)
  • 4. Do you have trouble getting to sleep at your desired time? (google.com)
  • Stage N2 sleep is a true sleep state, and accounts for 40% to 50% of sleep time. (medicinenet.com)
  • REM sleep, also known as paradoxical sleep, represents a smaller portion of total sleep time. (wikipedia.org)
Airflow2
  • Quantitative measure of airflow is quite variable in this sleep stage and has been shown to be increased, decreased or unchanged. (wikipedia.org)
  • The condition results from the upper airways becoming blocked while a person sleeps, which can reduce or stop airflow. (eurekalert.org)
Bedtime2
  • This study examined the impact of a massage-based bedtime routine on infant sleep, maternal sleep and maternal mood. (amtamassage.org)
  • Their internal sleep clock shifts to a later bedtime during the teen years. (kidshealth.org)
Polysomnography1
Chronic1
  • As chronic diseases have assumed an increasingly common role in premature death and illness, interest in the role of sleep health in the development and management of chronic diseases has grown. (cdc.gov)
Alzheimer's1
  • Our project is the first to show an association between slow-wave sleep and tau in very early Alzheimer's disease," said Dr. Brendan Lucey, an assistant professor of neurology, director of the Washington University Sleep Medicine Center, and lead author of the study . (healthline.com)
Vice versa2
  • Links between the immune and endocrine systems represent a further important route through which cytokines influence sleep and, vice versa, sleep-associated processes, including variations in neurotransmitter and neuronal activity may influence cytokine levels. (nih.gov)
  • Though it remains to be definitively established whether increased life satisfaction is caused by improved sleep or vice versa, the overall evidence suggests that focusing on sleep may be one potential pathway to improving contentment with one's lot in life. (psychologytoday.com)
Research14
  • The first sleep-research lab opened in 1925 at the University of Chicago. (discovermagazine.com)
  • Research shows that room sharing reduces the risk of SIDS and sleep-related infant deaths. (nih.gov)
  • The American Cancer Society (ACS) and Sleep Number have formed a long-term partnership to embark upon foundational sleep research, informing the first-ever sleep guidelines for cancer. (cancer.org)
  • Through a multi-year partnership, ACS will conduct research with contributions from Sleep Number's proprietary sleep data and sleep expertise to identify the impact of quality sleep on cancer prevention and recovery, leading to improved sleep outcomes for cancer patients and survivors. (cancer.org)
  • A secondary objective is to promote high quality clinical research in sleep. (nih.gov)
  • Institutions may sponsor a candidate experienced in both medical education and clinical sleep research or a candidate experienced in clinical sleep research if supported by faculty with expertise in medical education. (nih.gov)
  • Individuals who have or have had another NIH career development award (K series) or a regular research grant (R01) are eligible for a Sleep Academic Award if the individual meets the requirements of the sleep Academic Award program. (nih.gov)
  • Research on cannabis and sleep is in its infancy and has yielded mixed results. (norml.org)
  • The exact role of sleep is not clear, but research has shown that it facilitates a wide range of bodily processes. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • The precise mechanisms through which administered cytokines influence the central nervous system sleep processes are still unclear, although extensive research has identified the involvement of various molecular intermediates, neuropeptides, and neurotransmitters (cp. (nih.gov)
  • Research shows that during sleep the brain can shrink substantially as it clears built-up toxins, tau, and amyloid among them, Dr. Alex Dimitriu , who is double board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine and the founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, told Healthline. (healthline.com)
  • But the latest research shows that the sleep conditioning persists even after they wake up, causing them to sniff strongly or weakly on hearing the relevant tone -- even if there was no odour. (scientificamerican.com)
  • I do think this is something that doesn't get enough attention within the sleep community," Cade, who was not involved with the research, told MedPage Today . (medpagetoday.com)
  • The diverse purposes and mechanisms of sleep are the subject of substantial ongoing research. (wikipedia.org)
Alcohol1
  • Alcohol may send you off to sleep faster but can cause later disruptions and will affect the quality of sleep you have. (beyondblue.org.au)
Depression1
  • The relationship between sleep and depression is complex. (cdc.gov)
Lack7
  • Lack of sleep affects the way we think, behave, form memories and perform at work and school. (nih.gov)
  • For them, it may be a comfort to know that studies show that short-term lack of sleep doesn't affect their ability to reflect and discuss what they're learning. (eurekalert.org)
  • Stress and a lack of sleep can both have a severe impact on physical and mental health. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Lack of sleep may have severe consequences in some circumstances, such as if a person is driving or operating heavy machinery when tired. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Lack of sleep can cause obesity. (healthline.com)
  • Conversely, a lack of sleep has been found to have negative effects on individuals, organizations, and the larger economy. (psychologytoday.com)
  • The lack of sleep can have a negative impact on energy, mood, concentration, and overall health. (healthline.com)
Routine2
  • Once I saw @HannahChody bust out the silk sleep mask and mouth tape, I knew I had to try out her sleep routine for myself. (buzzfeednews.com)
  • It was a little rough for the first couple of weeks though, while I was establishing my sleep routine. (google.com)
Wake7
  • They make you unable to sleep and wake at the right times. (medlineplus.gov)
  • systemd, journalctl, and suspend/resume (sleep/wake): marked by default in the logs? (linux.org)
  • I think it's 'suspend'/'resume', with 'sleep'/'wake' being synonyms (and I'm not sure if there are any other common synonyms). (linux.org)
  • Hi, when I close my Laptop lid, it won't wake up from sleep. (linux.org)
  • 3. Do you wake too early in the morning and can't get back to sleep? (google.com)
  • So why is it that I often wake up feeling guilty for sleeping? (christianitytoday.com)
  • Experts share what causes you to regularly wake up during sleep, plus advice on how to fix it. (huffpost.com)
Severe1
  • Inclusion criteria were that children had an identified sleep problem as noted by the mother, with all mothers endorsing that their child had a sleep problem that ranged from "small" to "severe. (amtamassage.org)
Health12
  • The amount of sleep you need depends on several factors, including your age, lifestyle, health, and whether you have been getting enough sleep recently. (medlineplus.gov)
  • To make a diagnosis, your health care provider will use your medical history, your sleep history, and a physical exam. (medlineplus.gov)
  • A growing stack of evidence suggests that sleep is central to the health of both body and mind, regulating processes ranging from memory to metabolism. (discovermagazine.com)
  • Safe to Sleep ® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (nih.gov)
  • These mice now provide a model for probing the effects of sleep on physical and mental health. (nih.gov)
  • Have you/Has SP} ever told a doctor or other health professional that {you have/s/he has} trouble sleeping? (cdc.gov)
  • We also know that poor sleep is included in virtually all mental health diagnoses," Saksvik-Lehouillier said. (eurekalert.org)
  • But skipping sleep can come with serious health consequences. (healthline.com)
  • Getting more sleep can improve your health, but what happens when you are chronically sleep-deprived? (buzzfeednews.com)
  • But it's not that simple, said Dr. Andrew Stiehm, a sleep medicine specialist with Allina Health. (startribune.com)
  • The relationship between sleep and mental health-both positive and negative-is multifaceted and complex. (psychologytoday.com)
  • Examining sleep hygiene "at the dyad level" has the potential to increase understanding of the shared experience of sleep and how the average of both partner's sleep hygiene is related to sleep outcomes and overall psychological and relationship health, he explained. (medpagetoday.com)
Pillow3
  • Innovations in this space include a wearable ring that wakes wearers up at regular intervals as part of a sleep training regimen, and a smart pillow that monitors sleep by tracking head movements. (springwise.com)
  • If you like to sleep on your side, make sure your pillow is just thick enough to fill the space between your ear and the mattress, but not one that tilts your head up. (webmd.com)
  • If you're sleeping on a plane or in the car, try a collar-shaped pillow. (webmd.com)
Physiological1
Emotions1
  • Its approach is based on cognitive behavioural therapy CBT), which aims to work on behaviours, thoughts, and emotions that contribute to poor sleep. (springwise.com)
Irregular2
  • Irregular breathing with sudden changes in both amplitude and frequency at times interrupted by central apneas lasting 10-30 seconds are noted in Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep . (wikipedia.org)
  • Notably, hypertension, stroke, coronary heart disease and irregular heartbeats ( cardiac arrhythmias ) have been found to be more common among those with disordered sleep than their peers without sleep abnormalities. (cdc.gov)
Physical3
  • Sleep is just as important to your children's development and well-being as nutrition and physical activity. (healthychildren.org)
  • All of these functions, as well as other physical and mental benefits of quality sleep, combine to improve energy levels throughout an individual's daily life. (psychologytoday.com)
  • Sleep is a state of reduced mental and physical activity in which consciousness is altered and sensory activity is inhibited to a certain extent. (wikipedia.org)