Tag: Sleep Disorders
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What Taking Melatonin Could Reveal About Your Heart Health
Introduction: Melatonin as a Sleep Aid and a Possible Indicator Melatonin is widely used to help people fall asleep or maintain a regular sleep-wake cycle. While it can be effective for short-term insomnia, recent research has raised questions about what prolonged melatonin use might signal about overall health, particularly heart health. This article examines what…
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What Melatonin Might Reveal About Your Heart Health
Understanding the Link Between Melatonin and Heart Health Melatonin is a popular over-the-counter sleep aid used by millions to regulate sleep cycles. While it is generally considered safe for short-term use, recent research has sparked questions about what prolonged use could signal about underlying health issues—especially when it comes to the heart. This article examines…
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What taking melatonin could reveal about your heart health
Understanding the Link Between Melatonin Use and Heart Health Melatonin is commonly used as a sleep aid, with many people turning to it to manage insomnia or jet lag. While generally considered safe for short-term use, new discussions in scientific circles have raised questions about what prolonged melatonin use might say about your heart health.…
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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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Do You Grind Your Teeth at Night? What to Do About Sleep Bruxism
What is sleep bruxism? Sleep bruxism is an involuntary jaw-muscle activity during sleep, including grinding, clenching, or jaw thrusting. While some nightly grind is common and may not cause immediate harm, persistent bruxism can wear down teeth and lead to pain. Experts note that many people remain unaware of the condition unless a bed partner…
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Chronic Insomnia Accelerates Cognitive Decline and Raises Dementia Risk
Insomnia and Dementia Risk Recent findings from the Mayo Clinic in the United States reveal that chronic insomnia is more than a sleep nuisance—it may trigger brain changes that elevate the risk for dementia. The large, long-term study followed 2,750 adults aged 50 and older for roughly five and a half years, using annual cognitive…
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New Dementia Warning Sign: Sleep Patterns Revealed
The Surprising Connection Between Sleep Patterns and Dementia Dementia is a complex condition often characterized by memory loss and cognitive decline. However, recent research has unveiled a surprising new warning sign: disruptions in sleep patterns. This groundbreaking study emphasizes the importance of our nightly rest and how it may correlate with the onset of dementia,…
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Long-Term Insomnia Linked to Dementia Risk
Understanding Long-Term Insomnia For many older adults, the occasional restless night is nothing new. However, when sleep troubles develop into chronic insomnia, the consequences can extend far beyond mere fatigue. Long-term insomnia has been increasingly linked to a higher risk of dementia and significant memory decline. This article explores the connection between prolonged sleep disturbances…