Sleep Disorders

 
Sleep & Obesity: How to Prescribe Better Sleep for Patients
August 29, 2022

Educating patients with obesity about the link between poor sleep and weight gain is crucial. Review 5 key elements for achieving better sleep, here.

Poor Sleep Linked to Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Middle Adulthood
February 18, 2022

New study showed adults who provided sleep health data and wore a research device during sleep had a 141% increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

Sleep Duration May Have Greater Cardiometabolic Impact on Women vs Men
January 27, 2022

Results of a new study that used early clinical surrogate markers of metabolic disease find women at greater risk related to suboptimal sleep.

Pandemic-induced Sleep Disturbance Affects More than Half of US Adults
January 05, 2022

"COVID-somnia," defined as a group of chronic sleep disturbances, has made adequate rest elusive for millions, including health care first responders.

Patients with Severe OSA at Two-fold Higher Risk for Sudden Death, New Study Shows
August 03, 2021

Results of a new systematic review and meta-analysis by researchers at Penn State College of Medicine underscore needs for patient education and additional research on prevention.

Irregular Sleeping Patterns Linked to Depression, Bad Mood in First-Year Medical Students
February 19, 2021

Irregular sleeping patterns can increase risk of depression and lower daily mood over the long term, according to a new study of first-year medical students.

Sleep Disorders and Chronic Pain
November 24, 2020

Pain specialist Steven King, MD, highlights a new review that looks at the complex, bidirectional relationship between sleep disturbance and chronic pain.

Climate Change Health Hazards Quiz
June 15, 2017

Test your knowledge of the products of climate change and the health effects they may have.

Climate Change Is a Health Hazard: 8 Examples
June 07, 2017

Increases in diabetes, insomnia, and skin cancer are just 3 of the hazardous trends identified in recent research. More findings in our slide show.

New OSA Testing Guideline, Summarized
March 23, 2017

Obstructive sleep apnea ups the risk for many other health issues. Click through a 6-slide summary of updated recommendations.