Sleep apnea

Women Health: Managing PCOS-Related Sleep Issues, Expert Shares Tips

Getting a good night's sleep depends on various factors, including your sleep environment, bedtime habits, and health conditions like sleep apnea. If you're struggling to get sleep, here are handy tips to sleep well for better health.

 

Mar 28, 2024, 16:35 PM IST

Sleep Apnea Symptoms Linked To Memory Problems, Thinking Issues: Study

When people stop and restart breathing repeatedly during sleep, which can lower oxygen levels in the blood, it is known as sleep apnea.

Mar 06, 2024, 16:04 PM IST

Sleep-Liver Connection: How Sleep Apnea Impacts Liver Health? Expert Shares Ways For Effective Treatment

Ever wondered how your sleep affects not just your energy levels, but your liver too? Take a look into the surprising link between sleep apnea and liver health. Here are some practical solutions!

Oct 10, 2023, 13:56 PM IST

Why People With Heart Disease Suffer From Sleep Issues, Study Decodes

The study led by a team from the University of Munich (TUM) in Germany showed that heart diseases affect the production of the sleep hormone melatonin in the pineal gland, located inside the brain. The link between the two organs is a ganglion in the neck region. 

Jul 22, 2023, 12:42 PM IST

Sleep Apnea: Expert Explains Causes, Symptoms And Treatment Of Sleeping Disorder

Dr Sandeep Nayar, Senior Director and HOD, Chest and Respiratory Diseases, BLK-MAX Super Speciality Hospital explains how sleep apnea can lead to a serious health problem, its symptoms and how to prevent this sleeping disorder. 

May 18, 2023, 17:43 PM IST

Sleep Apnea, Lack Of Deep Sleep Associated With Stroke Risk: Study

The study reveals that for every 10-point decrease in the percentage of slow-wave sleep, there was an increase in the amount of white matter hyperintensities similar to the effect of being 2.3 years older. 

May 11, 2023, 13:53 PM IST

Sleep Apnea, reason behind Bappi Lahiri's death, a major contributor to road accidents in India

Sleep disorders increase the risk of road accidents by 300%, with research indicating that approximately 4.3% of all motor vehicle accidents and 4.5% of all workplace injuries are attributable to OSA.

 

Feb 17, 2022, 13:22 PM IST

Exclusive: How sleep apnea contributes to road accidents in the country and how to tackle it?

Sleep disorders increase the risk of road accidents by 300%, with research indicating that approximately 4.3% of all motor vehicle accidents and 4.5% of all workplace injuries are attributable to OSA.

Jan 31, 2022, 09:43 AM IST

Diabetes and sleep apnoea may lead to vision loss: Study

Previous studies have shown a link between OSA and diabetic retinopathy.

Jul 11, 2017, 00:00 AM IST

Carrie Fisher died of sleep apnea, says Coroner

"Star Wars" actress Carrie Fisher died of sleep apnea and a number of other factors, Los Angeles County coroner's officials said.

Jun 17, 2017, 18:24 PM IST

Sleep apnea victimizes 15-20 percent of private school students in Delhi, says AIIMS study

Sleep apnea is caused by recurrent episodes of upper airway obstruction during sleep. 

May 15, 2017, 22:46 PM IST

Individuals with sleep apnea may face worsened lung cancer

According to a recent research published in the Chest journal, an irregular lack of air, experienced by people with sleep apnea, can increase tumor growth by promoting the release of circulating exosomes.

Nov 18, 2016, 22:23 PM IST

Sleep apnea reduces your ability to regulate blood pressure, says study

A new study has revealed that a single bout of sleep apnea can decrease your ability to regulate blood pressure.

Nov 17, 2016, 19:27 PM IST

Implanted device can improve central sleep apnea treatment

An implanted nerve stimulator significantly improves symptoms in those with central sleep apnea, without causing serious side effects, show results from an international study.

Sep 02, 2016, 18:37 PM IST

Sleep apnea may give rise to liver disease progression in adults

Patients with OSA/hypoxia also had more severe fibrosis or scar tissue in their livers than those without OSA/hypoxia.

Aug 08, 2016, 13:27 PM IST

Sleep disorders may increase risk of stroke

The findings suggest that people who have had a stroke or a mini-stroke, called a transient ischemic attack, be screened for sleep disorders.

Aug 05, 2016, 15:20 PM IST

Sleep apnea gets worse in post-menopausal women

As the condition aggravates, it takes the form of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in which the pauses in breathing become quite frequent, even amounting to 100 times in a single night. 

May 27, 2016, 00:39 AM IST

Sleeping trouble? Now, sleep like a baby with Banana tea!

Tossing and turning, trying to find a comfortable position to sleep in, you've tried it all, but in vain.

May 03, 2016, 20:06 PM IST

Consuming fatty food can make you feel sleepy during day

As per a study, people consuming high-fat diet and sleeping less during night are more likely to feel dizzy during the day.

Apr 22, 2016, 00:30 AM IST

Size of your tongue and tonsils can be reason for trouble sleeping

The research found that oversized tonsils and tongue indentations, which are teeth imprints along the tongue that indicate it is too large for the mouth, placed people at high risk for OSA.

Mar 10, 2016, 08:17 AM IST