More on Poor Sleep and Levels of Tau in the Brain
You might recall that researchers recently connected poor sleep with raised levels of tau in the brain. Sleep is needed to clear out tau, the amount of which rises during the active use of the brain while waking. Altered forms of tau protein can aggregate in the aging brain to form the neurofibrillary tangles that occur in later stages of Alzheimer's disease, and this might explain some of the known correlation between sleep disruption and neurodegeneration. The study here provides more data on this correlation, linking higher levels of tau with sleep apnea specifically, a common form of sleep disturbance. This is still a ...
Source: Fight Aging! - March 12, 2019 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Daily News Source Type: blogs
Aging and sleep: Making changes for brain health
As a neuropsychologist, my research interests have focused on the link between sleep and cognitive health. As I have gotten older, I have personally come to appreciate the restorative power of a good night’s sleep for thinking, memory, and functioning at my best.
Sleep affects our overall health, including our hormones and immune system. Neurobiological processes that occur during sleep have a profound impact on brain health, and as a result, they influence mood, energy level, and cognitive fitness. Numerous studies have shown that structural and physiological changes that occur in the brain during sleep affect capacity ...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - March 11, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Margaret O'Connor, PhD, ABPP Tags: Brain and cognitive health Healthy Aging Sleep Source Type: blogs
Thinking about rhinoplasty?
A rhinoplasty, or nose job, is surgery performed to alter the way your nose functions and looks. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, nearly 220,000 rhinoplasties are performed yearly, making this the most common facial plastic surgery procedure. Rhinoplasty can simultaneously help you improve breathing and achieve a more balanced appearance.
Is rhinoplasty right for me?
A common medical reason for rhinoplasty is difficulty breathing through the nose. Nasal obstruction can cause problems with exercise, disturb sleep, contribute to snoring and sleep apnea, or interfere with other activities. If medical tre...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - March 6, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: David A. Shaye, MD, MPH Tags: Cosmetic surgery Ear, nose, and throat Source Type: blogs
What Do I Do When My Antidepressant Stops Working?
This study examined 103 patients with bipolar 1 disorder who, despite taking a mood stabilizer, experienced frequent relapses. During a 12-month period, the group receiving cognitive therapy had significantly fewer bipolar episodes and reported less mood symptoms on the monthly mood questionnaires. They also had less fluctuation in manic symptoms.
It’s normal to panic in the days and weeks your symptoms return; however, as you can see, there are many options to pursue. If the first approach doesn’t work, try another. Persevere until you achieve full remission and feel like yourself again. It will happen. Trust me on th...
Source: World of Psychology - March 1, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Therese J. Borchard Tags: Antidepressant Bipolar Depression General Medications Manic Episode Mood Disorder Mood Stabilizer Relapse Source Type: blogs
Sleepy during daytime? Heart risk high!
The Sleep Heart Health Study [1] found that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with excessive daytime sleepiness triples the chance of heart failure and doubles the risk of a cardiovascular event.
The study evaluated data from over 1200 patients with OSA and an apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) of 15 or more events per hour.
Important symptom subtypes noted were as follows:
Disturbed Sleep (12.2%)
Minimally Symptomatic (32.6%)
Excessively Sleepy (16.7%)
Moderately Sleepy (38.5%)
Excessively Sleepy subtype was associated with over 3 times increased risk of prevalent heart failure. The same subtype was associated with increased risk...
Source: Cardiophile MD - March 1, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Prof. Dr. Johnson Francis Tags: Cardiology apnea-hypopnea index OSA OSA and cardiovascular event OSA and heart failure Source Type: blogs
Sleep apnea update
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Source: Notes from Dr. RW - February 9, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: cardiovascular neurology pulmonary Source Type: blogs
Research Finds New Health Benefits from Sleep
“To die, to sleep — perchance to dream — ay, there’s the rub, for in this sleep of death what dreams may come…” – William Shakespeare, Hamlet
Everyone requires sleep in order to function properly.
Sleep is known to aid in healing, in memory formation, reducing stress, eliminating toxins – literally wiping the slate clean of the day’s experiences to begin anew. The subject of decades of research, sleep science continues to amass evidence of new health benefits from sleep.
A Single Gene Ties Sleep to Immunity
A newly discovered single gene, called nemuri, increases the human body’s need...
Source: World of Psychology - February 8, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Suzanne Kane Tags: Agitation Anger Memory and Perception Psychology Research Sleep Anger Management Circadian Rhythm Immune Function Insomnia nemuri nightmare disorder Nightmares Sleep Apnea Sleep Disorder sleep quality Source Type: blogs
Elevo Kit Snoring Intervention Device Cleared in United States
Cook Medical and Zelegent, a company out of La Jolla, California, announced that the FDA cleared the Elevo Kit Snoring Intervention Device. The Elevo is used to position special sutures so as to lift the soft palate, the rear roof of the mouth. Alexander K. Arrow, MD, the CEO of Zelegent, which developed the Elevo, likens the procedure to a facelift, but for the soft palate. Cook Medical will be leading the distribution efforts.
Zelegent has named the procedure “elevoplasty,” which can be performed under local anesthesia in the physician’s office. Three bi-directional resorbable barbed sutures are deliver...
Source: Medgadget - January 30, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Editors Tags: ENT Source Type: blogs
Treating sleep apnea without CPAP
It was 4:00 a.m. when I made it to my parents ’ home. My mother called me to say that my father was having a hard time breathing. I could hear him struggling in the background. I ran inside to see my mother cradling my father on the floor — not breathing. I performed CPR on […]Find jobs at Careers by KevinMD.com. Search thousands of physician, PA, NP, and CRNA jobs now. Learn more. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - January 11, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: < span itemprop="author" > < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/joi-freemont" rel="tag" > Joi Freemont, DDS < /a > < /span > Tags: Conditions Pulmonology Source Type: blogs
Spire ’s Health Tag: CEO Interview and Product Review
Conclusion
Overall, Health Tag is an attractive option for tracking one’s health using wearable technology for several reasons, including comfort, ease of use, and real-time feedback. The main thing that sets Health Tag apart from many of its competitors is its ability to integrate seamlessly into a user’s life. It allows users to focus on enhancing their health instead of stressing about adding one more task to their already lengthy to-do lists.
Spire is available for purchase from Spire’s official website and in Apple Stores. It retails for $49 for a single tag or a 3-pack for $129, a 6-pack for $229, or an 8-pack ...
Source: Medgadget - November 26, 2018 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Kenan Raddawi Tags: Exclusive Source Type: blogs
Flexible LED Sensor Monitors Blood-Oxygenation Levels Through Skin
Researchers at University of California Berkeley have developed a flexible sensor that can be placed on the skin to measure levels of blood oxygenation over a large area. The device could help in tracking wound healing, or in monitoring oxygenation levels in transplanted skin or organs.
“When you hear the word oximeter, the name for blood-oxygen sensors, rigid and bulky finger-clip sensors come into your mind,” said Yasser Khan, a researcher involved in the study. “We wanted to break away from that, and show oximeters can be lightweight, thin and flexible.”
In traditional finger-clip oximeters, LEDs shine near-infr...
Source: Medgadget - November 8, 2018 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Conn Hastings Tags: Anesthesiology Critical Care Emergency Medicine Materials Pediatrics Source Type: blogs
No more counting sheep: Proven behaviors to help you sleep
As humans, we spend about one-third of our lives asleep. Though science has taught us about the human brain’s exquisite control of our daily sleep and wake patterns, tens of millions of Americans still don’t get the sleep they need. Nearly 20% of American adults report using a sleep medication to help them sleep, despite known side effects and information about how well they really work. Some people turn to alcohol for relief. And many have tried everything without relief.
Whether your problem is experiencing lack of quality sleep, feeling sleepy during the day, or not being able to get the seven to nine hours of sleep...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - November 5, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Suzanne Bertisch, MD, MPH Tags: Sleep Stress Yoga Source Type: blogs
GO2SLEEP: AI-Powered Device for Restful Sleep
The Go2Sleep Home Sleep Test is a revolutionary device on monitoring and improving your sleep quality. It elevates comfort while maintaining almost the same detecting accuracy of a pulse oximeter, but with a lot more key information. The precise data gathered would then help generate a comprehensive sleep report, just for you.
Based on the data, the smart App would come up with personal tips and recommendations for you on how to improve your sleep quality. By synchronizing with our smart App, you can conveniently keep an eye of the sleep quality of yourself and your family.
The device is magnetically charged in its cradle...
Source: Medgadget - October 24, 2018 Category: Medical Devices Authors: SleepOn Tags: Sponsored Content Source Type: blogs
AireSone Junior Wearable Respiratory Monitor For Children: Interview with Adrian Ang, CEO AEvice Health
AireSone Junior is a wearable respiratory monitor for children that has been developed by AEvice Health, a spinout of Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. The device is attached to a child’s chest at night and listens to their breathing. An algorithm can process the audio signal, measuring the respiratory rate, heart rate, and sleep cycle, and the device notifies parents when warning signs in their child’s vitals are detected. The device is conceived for use with children who suffer from respiratory illnesses such as asthma, pneumonia, and sleep apnea.
The data are readable by parents on a smart device, and t...
Source: Medgadget - October 22, 2018 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Conn Hastings Tags: Exclusive Pediatrics Source Type: blogs
The Top Sleep Sensors For Expert Level Tracking
Sleep sensors are accurate tools on the digital health technology market to offer insights into our snooze, and reliable companions to improve bedtime. If you want to go beyond sleep apps, we collected the top sleep sensors out there to make your choice easier.
Sleep like a boss
The amount of sleep was often a great concern for world leaders. Margaret Thatcher said that she only needed four hours of sleep at night. When Napoleon Bonaparte was asked how many hours of sleep people need, he is said to have replied: “Six for a man, seven for a woman, eight for a fool.”
However, research shows enough sleep is vital to brain...
Source: The Medical Futurist - October 11, 2018 Category: Information Technology Authors: nora Tags: Health Sensors & Trackers Medical Professionals Patients Researchers digital health future health trackers Innovation personalized personalized health sleep sleep sensor sleep tracking technology wearables Source Type: blogs
