Asthmatic Patients Can Benefit From Exercise, Reducing Airway Inflammation

Asthmatic Patients Can Benefit From Exercise, Reducing Airway Inflammation    

They Also Have Less Depression And Sleep Apnea    

According to a recent research, asthmatic adults can benefit from exercise, which also decreases the risk of sleep apnea and depression. There have been better results in obese adults. The normal approach was avoiding exercise, because their bodies would react and the airways would narrow, increasing the difficulty to breathe. However, it has been found that exercise actually reduces the inflammation in the airways. Additional info click here.

 

Depression Can Also Be Related To Excessive Sleep Duration

Depression Can Also Be Related To Excessive Sleep Duration    

This Is The Contrary Of Most Cases, Which Link Depression To Sleep Deprivation    

Depression has also been associated with sleep conditions. While most patients report an inability to sleep, there is a small percentage that reports the opposite, which is excess sleep duration, also called hypersomnia. Patients with these conditions experience excessive daytime sleepiness, and also show the symptoms of sleep deprivation. This makes hypersomnia difficult to diagnose. In some cases, the condition persists even after the main cause, which is depression, has been treated. There are tests that allow quantifying this condition, For example, persons with hypersomnia fall asleep faster than other individuals. More info click here.

 

Sleep Apnea Can Lead To Hypertension

Sleep Apnea Can Lead To Hypertension    

Sleep apnea occurs when breathing is interrupted for a short period. This results in a reduction of oxygen in the blood, which leads to excess fatigue in the morning, and, if untreated, can result in high blood pressure, diabetes and even stroke. More Information click here.

 

One Night Of Poor Sleep May Increase The Risk Of Dementia And Alzheimer’s

One Night Of Poor Sleep May Increase The Risk Of Dementia And Alzheimer’s    

The Person Will Feel Tired Next Day, But The Worst Effect Is On The Brain    

A study has found out that disrupted sleeping may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s. Researchers in a sleep lab interrupted the sleep of volunteers with sound or lights. These group showed an increase in proteins related to dementia the day after. The same disrupted sleep occurs with sleep apnea. One night of interrupted sleep may result in tiredness the day after, but the worst effect may be on the brain. Additional details click here.

 

These Apparently Harmless Conditions Can Be Fatal In Untreated

These Apparently Harmless Conditions Can Be Fatal In Untreated    

Among Them Are Tooth Infections, Snoring, And Sleep Deprivation    

There are seemingly simple and harmless conditions, which, if untreated, may worsen to the extreme to be life-threatening. One of them is a tooth infection, in which the harmful microorganisms can enter the bloodstream and infect the heart. Another is snoring, which can lead to obstructive sleep apnea, causing a sudden drop in blood oxygen. This affects the brain oxygenation, increase blood pressure, and even cause a stroke or heart attack. Never sleeping can also be fatal if the case is a very rare form of insomnia called fatal familial insomnia (FFI). It is caused by a sudden change in the prion protein, resulting in a difficulty of falling asleep, cognitive decline, and loss of control over body movements. Check the other apparently harmless conditions that can be fatal. Click here for more details.

 

Sleep Apnea Occurs When Being Asleep And Can Be Difficult To Detect

Sleep Apnea Occurs When Being Asleep And Can Be Difficult To Detect    

Among The Symptoms Are Excessive Fatigue, Snoring, And Morning Headaches    

Sleep apnea is not easy to detect, because it occurs while sleeping. There are symptoms that can help identify it. The most common is excess snoring, which will probably be a cause to complain from the partner, but is not detectable if the person lies alone. Snoring also comes with regular breathing pauses, which disrupts sleep. The interruption in breathing leads to poor brain oxygenation, which results in headaches and excess fatigue when waking up, and also poor concentration and memory loss. It is important to check the symptoms, because, if sleep apnea is untreated, it can lead to serious health conditions, such as heart failure, diabetes, and strokes. Check all the symptoms of sleep apnea. Click here for more details.

 

Sleep Apnea Related To Deterioration Of Dental Implants

Sleep Apnea Related To Deterioration Of Dental Implants    

Sleep apnea and snoring are related to bruxism, also known as teeth grinding. This is an involuntary jaw movement while sleeping and can be detected if the snorer wakes with a sensation of tightness on the jaw muscles. A study has shown that this is not only a problem for teeth, but also to dental implants, which break or deteriorate under constant grinding. Additional information click here.