Tag: sleep apnea
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Poor Sleep Quality Accelerates Brain Aging: What You Need to Know
New Evidence Links Sleep Quality to Brain Aging For years, researchers have explored the relationship between sleep and cognitive health. A growing body of evidence now suggests that poor sleep quality does more than leave you tired in the morning: it may accelerate brain aging and increase the risk of cognitive decline over time. While…
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Untreated Sleep Apnea Doubles Parkinson’s Risk: What You Need to Know
New Findings Link Untreated Sleep Apnea to Higher Parkinson’s Risk A large-scale analysis of more than 11 million medical records has found a striking association between untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and a higher likelihood of developing Parkinson’s disease (PD) over time. While observational research cannot prove causation, the study’s results underline a potential, clinically…
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Untreated Sleep Apnea Doubles Parkinson’s Risk
Overview: The Link Between Sleep Health and Neurodegenerative Risk Recent research analyzing more than 11 million medical records has found a significant association between untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease over time. While sleep disorders have long been known to affect quality of life and daytime functioning, this…
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Untreated Sleep Apnea Doubles Parkinson’s Risk: What the New Study Reveals
What the study found A new, large-scale analysis using more than 11 million medical records has found a concerning link between untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease (PD) later in life. The study, which followed diverse populations over several years, indicates that individuals with untreated OSA faced a…
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EACS 2025 Guidelines Spotlight Sleep: New Section on Sleep Disorders and Sleep Quality in HIV Care
Introduction: A Milestone in HIV Care The European AIDS Clinical Society (EACS) has released its 2025 guidelines and, for the first time in this comprehensive standard, includes a dedicated section on sleep disorders and sleep quality. Recognizing the clinical impact of poor sleep on health outcomes, mood, and adherence, the guidelines now advocate integrating sleep…
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Excessive Daytime Sleepiness: When Sleep Loss Becomes a Medical Issue
Understanding Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS) Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is more than just feeling tired after a long day. It describes a persistent urge to sleep or doze that interferes with daily activities, alertness, and performance. In an interview with SADE OGUNTOLA, Dr. Ahmad Abefe Sanusi, a neurologist at Al Qunfudah General Hospital in Saudi…
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Excessive Daytime Sleepiness: Could It Be a Disease? A Neurospecialist Explains
Understanding Excessive Daytime Sleepiness as More Than Fatigue Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is often dismissed as mere tiredness, but growing evidence and expert opinion suggest it can be a symptom of an underlying sleep disorder or even a health condition that warrants focused medical attention. In a recent interview, Dr. Ahmad Abefe Sanusi, a neurologist…
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Excessive Daytime Sleepiness: When Sleepiness Becomes a Health Issue — Insights from Dr. Sanusi
Understanding Excessive Daytime Sleepiness as a Health Concern Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is more than just feeling tired after a long day. In many cases, it signals underlying sleep disorders or health risks that can affect cognitive function, mood, and overall wellbeing. Dr. Ahmad Abefe Sanusi, a neurologist at Al Qunfudah General Hospital in Saudi…
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Sleeping to Compensate: Is There a Sleep Debt or Not?
Sleep Debt Isn’t a Bank: Why Extra Sleep Isn’t a Perfect Deposit Sleep scientists and clinicians agree on one key idea: you can’t simply store up hours of rest for later. A poor night or several nights of fatigue doesn’t create a “credit” you can cash in with a longer sleep later. According to Bruno…
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Can You Bank Sleep Hours? Understanding Sleep Debt
Sleep Debt: Why Extra Sleep Doesn’t Fully Compensate Sleep debt is a common concern for anyone juggling busy schedules. A pulmonologist and sleep specialist explains that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer. “It depends,” he says, adding that a good night’s sleep after several exhausting days can offer immediate relief, but it doesn’t erase the effects…