Poor Sleep Nearly Doubles Risk of Sexual Dysfunction in Women, Study Says
Consistently getting a bad night's sleep may lead to an unsatisfactory sex life for many older women, a new study finds.
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Childhood Trauma Linked to Poor WASO & Adult Trauma Linked to Poor Sleep Quality in Midlife Women
A study reports on how prevalent sleep problems are in postmenopausal women and the impact of trauma on sleep quality.
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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.
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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Study Provides Insight Into Why Poor Sleep May Increase Heart Risk in Women
A new study from researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center sheds light onto how...
Read More8 Female Leaders on How Much Sleep They Actually Get
Eight women leaders get candid about their daily routines and how much (or little) rest they actually get every night, reports Ladders.Sara Panton, the co-founder and CEO of Vitruvi How much sleep she gets: Six hours. ...
Read MoreMenopause and Insomnia: Could a Low-GI Diet Help?
Sleep disturbances such as insomnia are extremely common, especially in women after menopause. According to data from the National Institutes of Health, sleep disturbance varies from 16% to 42% before menopause, from 39% to 47%...
Read MoreHow Long Does Postpartum Insomnia Last? Experts Explain
Hormonal changes that occur after a woman gives birth can cause postpartum insomnia, Romper reports.
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New Study Links Increase in Sleep Disorders as Women Transition from Perimenopause to Postmenopause
A new study from Canada compared sleep quality, sleep duration, and sleep disorders between...
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Why Women May Be Undertreated for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been considered a predominantly male disease. While more women...
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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...
Read MoreDo New Moms Dream Differently After Giving Birth?
There are no solid statistics on how many healthy people experience dream-enactment behavior, but some preliminary evidence suggests that it’s common in new mothers, reports The New York Times.When people are...
Read MoreHow To Manage Sleep and Health During Menopause
Women’s health risks change in menopause, and so does sleep, reports Psychology Today.Even women who have slept soundly and well for years find themselves struggling in new ways with sleep during perimenopause and...
Read MoreSleep Varies by Age, Geographical Location and Gender
In a worldwide study on sleep, nearly a quarter of a million nights of sleep were measured among sleepers ranging between 16 and 30 years of age. The findings indicate that there are differences in the duration and timing of...
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Paradoxical Results: Menopausal Night Sweats Linked to Longer Sleep Duration But Impaired Cognitive Performance
Women who experience night sweats are more vulnerable to cognitive dysfunction as their sleep...
Read MoreThe Stages of Menopause and How They Affect Sleep
Menopause is one part of a lifelong shift in women’s hormone balance. Through each phase of her life, a woman’s sleep and health face different risks and challenges,...
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More Cancer Cases Seen Among Women with Sleep Apnea Than in Men and in People Without OSA
Women with severe sleep apnea appear to be at an elevated risk of getting cancer, a study shows....
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Type 2 Diabetes Link to Sleep Problems Confirmed in Midlife Women
Hormone changes are known to alter insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism, as well as...
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