Tag: Sleep Disorders
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Nocturia: How Many Times Should You Pee at Night?
Understanding nocturia Nocturia is the medical term for waking up during the night to urinate. While a single nightly trip to the bathroom can be perfectly normal, frequent awakenings—often multiple times per night—can disrupt sleep, affect daytime functioning, and may signal an underling health issue. The key is not just the number of trips but…
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Nocturia: How Often Should You Urinate at Night and How to Manage It
Understanding nocturia: what is normal and what isn’t Waking up to urinate once or twice a night can be normal, especially for older adults or those consuming fluids before bed. However, when nighttime urination becomes frequent—several times per night—it’s known as nocturia. This condition can disrupt sleep, leave you groggy the next day, and affect…
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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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EACS 2025 Adds Sleep Disorders to HIV Care Guidelines
Overview: Sleep disorders enter the EACS 2025 guidelines The European AIDS Clinical Society (EACS) has released its 2025 guideline update, and one of the most notable additions is a dedicated section on sleep disorders. This change reflects growing evidence that sleep quality profoundly affects overall health, treatment adherence, and quality of life for people living…
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EACS 2025: Sleep Disorders Added to HIV Management Guidelines
Overview: A New Focus on Sleep in HIV Care The European Aids Clinical Society (EACS) 2025 guidelines introduce a new section dedicated to sleep disorders as a key component of comprehensive HIV management. Recognizing the clinical impact of poor sleep on treatment adherence, quality of life, and overall health, the guidelines now explicitly recommend that…
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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…