PD Avengers, an alliance of more than 7,000 people and 150 partner organizations in 98 countries affected by Parkinson’s disease, launched a Surveying Late Evening Effects of Parkinson’s (SLEEP) survey to delve into the often-overlooked realities of how Parkinson’s disease … [Read more...]
Self-Regulation Therapy Improves Long COVID Symptoms
A UCLA-led study suggests that some people with long COVID may be able to alleviate certain symptoms, such as sleep disturbance, by using short-term, self-regulating therapies. The small-scale study, published in the Journal of Psychosomatic Research, recruited a group of 20 long … [Read more...]
How Patients With Diabetes Should Manage Their Sleep
By Shaun Lee Wen Huey, associate professor, Monash University School of Pharmacy Imagine sleep as the body’s nightly orchestra, conducting vital processes that repair tissues, build muscles, and optimise metabolic functions. For those navigating the complexities of diabetes, the … [Read more...]
How to Help Your Child Get Enough Healthy, Brain-Boosting Sleep
Anyone who has raised kids knows that managing their sleep can be one of the most challenging aspects of parenting. But not everyone understands just how vital that sleep is. Adequate sleep is a bedrock of a child’s physical and mental health, said Dr. Jill Kaar, an associate … [Read more...]
Evie Ring Surpasses FDA Accuracy Standards in Latest Trial
Movano Health has completed another hypoxia trial yielding new blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) data that show the accuracy of its Evie Ring pulse oximeter exceeds the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines. The Evie Ring entered commercial production in late 2023 as a … [Read more...]
The Science of Snore Sensors
By Alyx Arnett Habitual snoring, affecting 22% to 44% of middle-aged men and 13% to 28% of middle-aged women, is the most common symptom of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).1,2Loud and frequent snoring may indicate increased upper airway resistance and pharyngeal … [Read more...]
Sleep Position May Influence Risk for Neurodegenerative Diseases
Interview by Alyx Arnett Imagine if a secret to safeguarding brain health lay in the simple act of changing your sleeping position. This possibility is at the core of research that delves into the connection between the way we sleep and the risk of neurodegenerative diseases. The … [Read more...]
Sleepnet Recalls CPAP and BIPAP Masks with Magnets
Sleepnet Corp is recalling all CPAP and BIPAP masks with magnets due to potential interference with certain medical devices. When a magnet comes into close proximity to certain medical implants or metallic implants, it could interfere with the performance or the position of the … [Read more...]
Investigational Nasal Spray Modestly Reduces OSA Severity | Sleep Review
Australian researchers have discovered that a bedtime nasal spray has the potential to reduce the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in people and lower their blood pressure. The research is published in The Journal of Heart and Circulatory Physiology. The study aimed to … [Read more...]
Three Good Nights of Sleep Is the Week’s High Point for Many
ResMed announced the results of its 2024 Global Sleep Survey, revealing that nearly 40% of respondents get no more than three nights of good sleep each week—and some individuals reported just one. Respondents reported feeling excessive daytime sleepiness (50%), negative feelings … [Read more...]
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