Tag: sleep hygiene
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Reducing Sleep Drug Use Helps Older Adults Live Better
Overview: Sleep Medications and Aging New research suggests that cutting back on sleep medications could help older adults enjoy better health and greater independence. The study, published online October 24 in The Lancet Regional Health — Americas, examines the long-term effects of reduced use of prescribed or over-the-counter sleep aids on daily living and overall…
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Beyond Coffee: Practical Ways to Wake Up and Power Through Your Day
Rethinking Your Morning Start For many, the first sip of coffee is a ritual more than a beverage, a cue that the day has begun. But caffeine isn’t the only path to alertness. A growing body of research suggests that structured routines, smart nutrition, light exposure, and movement can deliver steady energy without the jitters…
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Why Sleep Experts Urge Abolishing Daylight Saving Time
Daylight Saving Time disrupts the body’s clock Every spring and fall, millions adjust their clocks, but sleep experts warn that this biannual shift isn’t merely a nuisance. It perturbs the body’s internal clock, or circadian rhythm, which governs sleep, mood, and metabolic processes. The disruption isn’t about losing an hour of sleep for one night;…
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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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Sleep Bruxism: What It Is and How to Manage It
What is sleep bruxism? Sleep bruxism refers to involuntary jaw-muscle activity that occurs during sleep, including grinding, clenching, or jaw thrusting. While many people are unaware of it, caregivers or bed partners often notice the telltale sounds of grinding or tapping. In adults, this condition affects a significant portion of the population, though it is…
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What Causes Teeth Grinding at Night and How to Manage Sleep Bruxism
What is sleep bruxism? Sleep bruxism refers to involuntary jaw-muscle activity during sleep, including grinding, clenching, or jaw thrusting. While it might sound like a minor nuisance, chronic grinding can wear down teeth, cause jaw pain, and disrupt sleep for both the sufferer and bed partners. Experts describe it as an episodic or ongoing condition…
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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…
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Sleep Debt Explained: Can You Bank Sleep Hours Overnight?
The sleep debt concept: Can you really bank sleep? Sleep expert Dr. Bruno Mendes, a pulmonologist who specializes in sleep medicine, says there isn’t a simple “bank” you can make deposits into and withdraw from later. While a good night’s sleep after several exhausting days may bring immediate relief, it does not completely reverse the…