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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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...
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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.
Insomnia in Pregnancy Is Common But It’s Not Normal. Here’s How to Beat It
From cognitive behavioral therapy to using the bed only for sleep, The Conversation shares...
Read MoreHow Does The Menstrual Cycle Affect Sleep?
Experts tell Bustle that the part of the menstrual cycle that occurs just before a woman has a period tends to cause havoc on her sleep patterns. “The end of the luteal phase following ovulation is often the worst time for...
Read MorePoor Sleep Quality and Fatigue Plague Women with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency
Sleep disturbances are a frequent complaint of women in the menopause transition and postmenopause. A new study demonstrates that women with premature ovarian insufficiency who are receiving hormone therapy have poorer sleep...
Read MoreExpert Reaction to Study on Sleep Traits and Breast Cancer
Research published in The BMJ shows there is consistent evidence for a protective effect of morning preference and suggestive evidence for an adverse effect of increased sleep duration on breast cancer risk. Experts weigh in on...
Read MoreGender Differences in Bothersome Restless Legs Syndrome of Sleep
A study suggests a possible gender difference in phenotypical presentation of RLS, manifesting with predominantly sensory symptoms in women and predominantly motor symptoms in men, reports MedicalResearch.com. We used validated...
Read MoreEliminating Light While Sleeping Could Reduce Obesity Risk in Women
Sleeping with a television or light on in the room may be a risk factor for gaining weight or developing obesity, according to scientists at the National Institutes of Health. The research, which was published online June 10 in...
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In Menopause, Cognitive Behavior Therapy Effective in Managing Sleep Disturbances
Although hormone therapy (HT) is the most commonly recommended treatment for menopause symptoms,...
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Women with Sleep Apnea More Likely to Be Diagnosed with Cancer Than Men with Sleep Apnea
A study of more than 19,000 people has found that women with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are...
Read MoreNeurology and Women’s Health: Sleep Disorders
For Duke University School of Medicine’s third and final “Neurology and Women’s Health” interview for 2019, Andrew Spector, MD, talks about how insomnia, sleep apnea, and other conditions affect women. Unfortunately, we...
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Pregnancy Shifts the Daily Schedule Forward
Add this to the list of what to expect: Getting up earlier, at least in the first trimester. New...
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Women Underreport Prevalence and Intensity of Their Own Snoring
A new study of adults who were referred for evaluation of a suspected sleep disorder suggests that...
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In Healthy Young Women, Sleep Quality Varies Throughout Menstrual Cycle
Young women are more likely to experience sleep disruption in the days leading up to their...
Read MoreWorking Night Shift Increases Risk For Miscarriage Among Pregnant Women
A study finds that women who work two or more night shifts in a week are at higher risk for miscarriage the following week, reports Tech Times, but other experts dismiss the study’s findings. The study above is based on...
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Sleep Apnea During Pregnancy May Increase Risk of Childhood Obesity
The severity of sleep apnea in pregnant women is related to changes in glucose levels during...
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Infant Sleep Duration Linked with Mom’s Education Level, Prenatal Depression
A new study analyzing data from Canadian parents has found that babies sleep less at 3 months of...
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