Sleep has never come easy for me -- quality sleep, that is. I'm a light sleeper, and I usually find myself wide awake every few hours throughout the night, staring at the ceiling as I wonder why sleep ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I’m an aging expert covering longevity, sleep health and caregiving. About one in three adults don’t get enough sleep, according ...
There are three main types of sleep apnea: obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), central sleep apnea (CSA) and complex sleep apnea syndrome (CSAS). OSA, the most common form, occurs when the muscles in the ...
Quality improvement programs markedly increase sleep apnea testing in stroke patients, showing effective ways to improve guideline-based care. A structured quality improvement (QI) program led to a ...
This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...
Most people understand that sleep is vital for overall health, yet it isn’t always obvious when we’re not getting enough. While the traditional “eight hours a night” rule is outdated, experts agree ...
Patients complaining of insomnia or poor sleep could be experiencing any of several stressors that include physical, psychological, and environmental factors, and identifying them is the secret to ...