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 The Healing Power of a Good Night's Sleep
August 1, 2008
Back pain expert Steven Hefferon, CMT, PTA, shares his tips for a good night's sleep to those of you suffering from back pain.
Your Heart Rate Should Slow During Sleep
February 14, 2008
Normally, the heart rate slows during sleep at night; this is called the nocturnal 'dip'. In a study from Israel, ambulatory monitoring was used to study the normal sleeping dip in heart rate in relation to mortality ...
Falling Asleep and Food
March 22, 2007
A study shows that a high-glycemic-index meal 4 hours before bedtime almost halves the time taken to fall asleep, from an average of 17½ minutes to 9 minutes. If confirmed in people with sleep problems, this approach may beat taking a pill.
CBT Is More Effective Than Sleeping Pills
August 16, 2006
A definitive study has now shown that 6 weeks of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is superior to a sleeping pill (zopiclone) in older chronic insomniac patients.
Sleep Well and Get Thin?
January 7, 2005
Two recent studies suggest that restricting the hours of sleep can lead to an increased appetite, and hence becoming overweight. One of these studies is summarized here. It provides evidence of possible hormone changes that are responsible for this effect.
Why Melatonin Works for Some and Not for Others
October 1, 2004
Some older people with insomnia say melatonin therapy is wonderful, while others find it doesn't work, or it just makes them more nervous. European scientists have found a possible explanation for this variable response to the supplement . . .
Are You Sleeping Too Long?
May 7, 2004
How long do you sleep each night? If it's between 5 and 7½ hours, that's fine. But if you sleep shorter or longer than that, maybe you should do something about it . . .
Sleeping Your Way to a Longer Life
August 29, 2003
Dean Edward L. Schneider turns his attention to sleeping problems in this extract from his book "AgeLess". His Longevity Quotient shows how to measure the adequacy of your sleep pattern, and his New Rules will guide you in achieving a better sleep pattern.
What's the Likelihood of Developing Sleep Apnea?
August 29, 2003
Snoring and snorting isn't the worst feature of sleep apnea - it carries an increased likelihood of later heart disease and mental decline. This study shows how common the condition is, and what the risk factors are.
Sleep Apnea -- Some Research News
April 12, 2002
A chance observation that people with pacemakers set at a fairly rapid rate had less episodes of sleep apnea led to an interesting clinical study, which we've summarized here . . .
Growing Older Does Not Mean Losing Sleep
July 25, 2001
Can't sleep? Researchers say that inactivity during the day can keep people of any age from sleeping well at night.
Sleeping your way to longevity.
July 2, 2001
Getting a good night's sleep is a key to successful aging. Here are a few tips to help you get the rest you need.
Do you have restless legs?
October 2, 2000
While most doctors have heard of the restless legs syndrome, relatively few know much about how to treat it. It is probably much commoner than most people think, especially in older persons, so its important to know more about what causes it, and how its best treated.
Snoring, snorting, and sleeping poorly
August 18, 1999
Some people as they get older experience interruptions in their breathing while asleep. This is called sleep apnea, a condition first described in 1965.
Getting a good night's sleep
April 12, 1999
Although it is commonly supposed that older people need less sleep than youngsters, insomnia is a particularly common complaint as we age. Some reports say that between 12% and 25% of healthy seniors have chronic insomnia, and, of course, it's even commoner in those with medical or psychiatric illnesses. It can involve difficulty in falling asleep, frequent or prolonged periods awake during the night, or early wakening with inability to go to sleep again.
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