By Kathleen DohenyHealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, May 18, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Men who have the sleep disorder known as obstructive sleep apnea appear to have a higher risk of depression, new research suggests.
Men with undiagnosed, severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) had more than double the risk of depression compared to those without sleep apnSee Original Article
THURSDAY, July 2, 2015 (HealthDay News) —
Taking a nap while on the job might help workers be more productive, new research suggests.
A University of Michigan study found power naps or extended breaks during the day could ease frustration, help offset impulsive behavior and increase workplace safety.
“Our results suggest that napping may be a See Original Article
FRIDAY, May 29, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For U.S. veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the risk of sleep apnea increases along with the severity of the mental health condition, a new study contends.
Sleep apnea — a common sleep disorder in which breathing frequently stops and starts — is potentially serious.
Researchers lookedSee Original Article
TUESDAY, June 16, 2015 (HealthDay News) — As women begin menopause, hormone fluctuations increase the risk of sleep problems during certain phases of the menstrual cycle, according to a small new study.
Researchers analyzed the sleep patterns of 20 women in the earliest stage of menopause (perimenopause), including 11 who had difficulty sleepingSee Original Article