Building Healthy Daily Routines for a Restful Night’s Sleep
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Sweet Dreams at Any Age: Sleeping Tips for Senior Citizens
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Breathe Easy: How Your Home’s Air Quality Impacts Your Sleep
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Creating an Ideal Sleep Environment for Restful Nights
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Magnesium: The Vital Mineral for Restful Sleep
Sleep difficulties affect a significant…
The Importance of Sleep for Optimal Health and Well-being
Sleep is a fundamental biological…
The Significance of Sleep Cycles for Students’ Learning
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Can Smart Watches Detect Sleep Apnea?
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Sleep Deprivation and Work Performance
It is an unfortunate fact of life that spending the majority of our adulthood at a job is a reality. In addition to an American workday that averages 9.5 hours, a Sleep in America poll we looked at found that each week, Americans are spending more than four extra hours working from home – a statistic undoubtedly fueled by the post-pandemic climate.
How Weight Affects Obstructive Sleep Apnea
In obese people, fat deposits in the upper respiratory tract make the airway narrow, leading to a decrease in muscle activity in this region and, ultimately, apneic and hypoxic episodes – thus, sleep apnea. These episodes lead to an oxygen decrease in both blood vessels and body tissues, and this decreased oxygenation is a contributor to tissue hypoxia, the primary aggressor of atherosclerosis.