Summary:A study by Michigan Medicine suggests that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may contribute to an increased risk of dementia, particularly among women. Using data from over 18,500 adults, the researchers found that sleep apnea was linked to higher dementia risk in those aged … [Read more...]
Women Lose Hours of Sleep Due to Spiraling Thoughts
Summary: A recent survey by sleep aid brand Natrol found that many women between the ages of 40 and 60 are losing significant amounts of sleep due to spiraling thoughts. Nearly half of the respondents reported losing two or more hours of sleep per night, with 10% losing four or … [Read more...]
Women and Sleep During Menopause: Tips for a Restful Night
Summary: A 2024 survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) found that 50% of women aged 45-64 report experiencing sleep disruption due to menopause, with symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats being common culprits. During World Menopause Awareness Month, the … [Read more...]
Partnership Expands Access to Sleep and Menopausal Care for Women
Summary: BlueSleep, a digital platform specializing in snoring and sleep apnea, has partnered with Elektra Health, a menopause-focused telemedicine platform, to enhance access to sleep and menopausal care for women. This collaboration aims to provide comprehensive health … [Read more...]
The OSA Diagnosis Gap Between Women and Men
By Risa Kerslake Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) research in women reveals a startling statistic: Up to one in five have sleep apnea,1 but at least eight out of 10 remain undiagnosed.2 It’s numbers like these that have neurologist-sleep specialist Heidi D. Riney, MD, DABPN, … [Read more...]
Sleep Quality, Circadian Rhythm, and Metabolism Differ in Women and Men – New Review Reveals This Could Affect Disease Risk
By Sarah Chellappa, University of Southampton Slumber is significant for our overall health and wellbeing. But with lousy snooze getting a developing trouble about the planet, it’s additional crucial now than at any time to realize what elements impact sleep quality. Remarkably, … [Read more...]
Men and Women Not Created Equal When It Comes to Sleep
Summary: A overview in Rest Medicine Assessments by researchers from the College of Southampton, along with Stanford and Harvard, explores major dissimilarities in slumber styles, circadian rhythms, and metabolic responses concerning males and gals. Results indicate females … [Read more...]
Short Sleep Raises Hypertension Risk—Especially for Women
Summary: A world investigation of 16 experiments involving in excess of a million members reveals that sleeping much less than seven hrs noticeably raises the threat of developing high blood pressure, with the danger intensifying for these who sleep less than 5 hrs. This … [Read more...]