A new procedure takes new measures to put an end to the illusive problem of sleep apnea, especially for reoccurring and extreme cases. The procedure involves a probe which is inserted into the tongue. Each time the probe sense that you are snoring it shocks you, to make you aware of the snoring so you can wake…
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Try to be nice to the next police officer who pulls you over for speeding. He or she is probably very tired. A new study indicates that police officers may be the sleepiest workers in our society. The research, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, suggests that 40-percent of police officers have…
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It wouldn’t be surprising to hear that loneliness can cause trouble falling asleep. However, a new study reveals that it can also wake you in the middle of the night. The research, released by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, shows that loneliness can cause multiple night wakings. During the study, nearly 100 adults wore…
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While most would say that nine hours per night is the optimal amount of sleep for teens, a new study refutes this idea … saying that seven hours is actually the appropriate amount of time. The research from Brigham Young University claims that students age 16 to 18 perform better academically with seven hours of…
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A recent study out of Japan shows that diabetes may be linked to sleep patterns. Researchers found that people who get five or fewer hours of sleep per night are more than five times more likely to get diabetes than people who get seven or more hours of sleep per night. The research team tracked…
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As more people are being treated for sleep apnea, it’s a disorder that’s increasingly being investigated by researchers. A new study revealed at the recent American Stroke Association’s Conference shows that sleep apnea may cause what are sometimes called “silent strokes”. By using brain imaging it was found that those participants of the study who…
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It is common knowledge that sleep is very important for growing kids, and a new study is indicating at good night’s sleep may not only lead to happy and healthy children, it may help keep them dry at night. The research, conducted in Denmark, shows how sleep deprivations and night time urination are linked. Researchers…
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A new study based out of Taiwan shows a link between hearing loss and sleep apnea. This study does not suggest a cause and effect kind of relationship between sudden hearing loss and sleep apnea, but it does show a need for further research about how the two are linked. Researchers examined about 3,000 people…
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Here’s another story from the “sleep can help your dieting” files… While many are trying to stick to their New Years diet resolutions, researchers have now found that lack of sleep can affect appetite. Based in Sweden, the study found that sleep loss can trigger the part of the brain that controls appetite, which in…
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We’ve talked before about the many dangers of drowsy truck drivers, and now the U.S. government is paying more attention to the problem. New federal regulations have been in the works since last month. These new regulations are being brought about by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and are aimed at revising the hours…
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