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Dramatic Increases Seen in Rates of Insomnia & Sleep Apnea Among US Military
The researchers compared medical codes that represent diagnosis of sleep apnea or insomnia in active-duty Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force personnel.
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Solving a Hairy Predicament for Men with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Experts share their tips for how to fit PAP masks for patients who sport beards or mustaches. Shaving does not have to be a patient's default choice.
Ambien Dosage for Women Adjusted in 2013, But Sex Bias in Drug Trials Persists to This Day
New findings confirm the persistence of a drug dose gender gap stemming from a historic disregard of the biological differences between male and female bodies.
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How the Pandemic Has Impacted Sleep & Mental Health Around the Globe
A new report conducted by app Sleep Cycle suggests coronavirus-related changes have profoundly impacted sleep and mental health on a global scale.
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Women with Young Children & Minority Ethnic Groups Among Those Losing the Most Sleep During Pandemic, Finds UK Study
The pandemic lockdown led to a rise in the number of people experiencing sleeping problems from one in six of the sample to one in four.
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Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Linked to Sleep Troubles in Menopausal Women
A new study suggests that exposure to various chemicals, such as phthalates, found in hundreds of products used daily, is associated with sleep disruptions in midlife women.
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Survey: Majority of US Adults Lose Sleep Due to Reading
Losing sleep to get lost in a book can take a toll on your health, and it’s more common in women than men.
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Younger Women Less Likely to Continue with CPAP Therapy
Most of what is known about CPAP adherence is based on participants in research studies, which generally include primarily middle-aged men, as well as those receiving care at academic centers.
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Study Provides Insight Into Why Poor Sleep May Increase Heart Risk in Women
A new study from researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center sheds light onto how...
Read More8 Female Leaders on How Much Sleep They Actually Get
Eight women leaders get candid about their daily routines and how much (or little) rest they actually get every night, reports Ladders.Sara Panton, the co-founder and CEO of Vitruvi How much sleep she gets: Six hours. ...
Read MoreMenopause and Insomnia: Could a Low-GI Diet Help?
Sleep disturbances such as insomnia are extremely common, especially in women after menopause. According to data from the National Institutes of Health, sleep disturbance varies from 16% to 42% before menopause, from 39% to 47%...
Read MoreHow Long Does Postpartum Insomnia Last? Experts Explain
Hormonal changes that occur after a woman gives birth can cause postpartum insomnia, Romper reports.
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New Study Links Increase in Sleep Disorders as Women Transition from Perimenopause to Postmenopause
A new study from Canada compared sleep quality, sleep duration, and sleep disorders between...
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Why Women May Be Undertreated for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
The physiological mechanisms that influence sleep apnea differ in men and women.
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Shortened Sleep May Negatively Affect Women’s Bone Health
Getting too little sleep was linked with a higher risk of having low bone mineral density and...
Read MoreDo New Moms Dream Differently After Giving Birth?
There are no solid statistics on how many healthy people experience dream-enactment behavior, but some preliminary evidence suggests that it’s common in new mothers, reports The New York Times.When people are...
Read MoreHow To Manage Sleep and Health During Menopause
Women’s health risks change in menopause, and so does sleep, reports Psychology Today.Even women who have slept soundly and well for years find themselves struggling in new ways with sleep during perimenopause and...
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