Image via Wikipedia Circadian rhythms – the natural cycle that dictates our biological processes over a 24-hour day — does more than tell us when to sleep or wake. Disruptions in the cycle are also associated with depression, problems with weight control, jet lag, and more. Prof. Yoav Gothilf of Tel Aviv University‘s Department of [...]
Because of international business and tourism, thousands of Americans were in Japan during the time of the Friday, March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Awake In America is launching a disaster relief program for those Americans who were in Japan at the time of the earthquake and tsunami, who have been diagnosed with sleep apnea, [...]
Move clocks forward an hour before bed on Saturday, March 12, 2011!
ResMed has released the Quattro FX, a unique new full face mask for sleep apnea patients using xPAP therapy. The mask that offers a clear field of vision with no need for forehead support.
A poll released today finds pervasive use of communications technology in the hour before bed. It also finds a large number of Americans aren’t getting the sleep they need and search for ways to cope.
Researchers found that 75 percent of children surveyed consumed caffeine on a daily basis, and the more caffeine the children consumed, the less they slept.
A British study finds that the condition known as floppy eyelid syndrome (FES) is strongly associated with obstructive sleep apnea
Taking medications to treat insomnia and anxiety increases mortality risk by 36 percent, according to a recently published study.
A new study, derived from novel sleep research conducted by University of California at San Diego researchers 14 years earlier, suggests the secret to a long life may come with just enough sleep.
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As of May 2, 2009 at 9:47 p.m. (-0500) (ET), the U.S. population
was 306,340,710. Sleep researchers estimate approximately seven percent
of the population suffers from obstructive sleep apnea. Using that
estimate, there are potentially 21,443,850 apneics in the U.S.
~~ Apnea around the world ~~
As of May 2, 2009 at 9:47 p.m. (-0500) (ET), the world population
was 6,777,286,604. Sleep researchers estimate approximately seven percent
of the population suffers from obstructive sleep apnea. Using that
estimate, there are potentially 474,410,062 apneics in the world.
