Sleep and Menopause Research
Hot flashes are depicted as a sensation of heat, sweating, flashing, anxiety, and chills lasting one to five minutes and are reported by up to 84% of women in natural...
Category: Sleep News
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Truck Drivers, Obstructive Sleep Apnea & DOT Screening
Limited data from commercial drivers is a major reason for the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s failure to require screening for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Experts estimate that between...
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Ask The Sleep Doctor – Narcolepsy, Insomnia, Sleeping Pills, and RLS
Dear Dr. Rosenberg, My 24-year-old son was diagnosed with narcolepsy several years ago. Although his major complaint is sleepiness, he has a hard time staying asleep. Isn’t this unusual in...
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Sleep Apnea — a Real Heart Breaker
A research study was conducted on patients with sleep apnea both with and without coronary disease. Prior to therapy with CPAP, N-terminal brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) was measured. In the...
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Ask The Sleep Doctor – Narcolepsy, Sleep Apnea, Oral Appliances, Sleeping Pills
Dear Dr. Rosenberg, My dad was diagnosed with narcolepsy. My son is 22 and complains of being tired. I’m wondering if there is a hereditary link in families. ANSWER: Actually,...
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Ask the Sleep Doctor – Topics: OSA and Growth Hormones, CHF, Children & Sleep, and Depression
Dear Dr. Rosenberg, A friend told me that untreated sleep apnea could affect growth hormone. Is that true? ANSWER: Yes, a study published recently demonstrated that people with sleep apnea...
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Ask the Sleep Doctor – Topics: Sleep Apnea and Stroke, Pulmonary Hypertension, and MicroSleeps
Dear Dr. Rosenberg, My mom recently had a small stroke. She has hypertension and my dad says she snores, but it is not loud. Her neurologist wants her tested for...
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Ask the Sleep Doctor – Topics: Night Eating, PTSD, Sleep Apnea and Dementia
Dear Dr. Rosenberg, I am a night eater. I probably consume over 40% of my calories after dinner. When I cannot sleep, I get on my computer and eat while...
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Women’s Health Sleep Survey – ASA, Women’s Health and Thrive Global
ASA is partnering with Women’s Health and Thrive Global to learn more about women’s biggest sleep issues and ultimately help you get the sleep you deserve. Tell us about the...
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Ask the Sleep Doctor – Topics: Ambien, Medical Marijuana and Sleep, and Sleep Apps
Dear Dr. Rosenberg, My mom is 72 years old. She is my dad’s caregiver as he has Alzheimer’s. She has been taking Ambien for a year and her new doctor...