PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) manifests itself in many ways. The symptoms of PTSD aren’t limited to distressing memories and emotional trauma. In fact, a large body of research has shown that veterans suffering from PTSD are at increased risk for a host of sleep disorders. The complex relationship between anxiety, breathing problems, hyperarousal, and intrusive … Seguir leyendo "
Quería empezar esta semana con un post realmente cálido y difuso sobre lo agradecidos que estamos por nuestros tecnólogos del sueño. Los llamamos técnicos nocturnos. Cada mes de octubre, la Asociación Americana de Tecnólogos del Sueño celebra la Semana Tecnológica del Sueño para reconocer a los tecnólogos que desempeñan un papel vital en los centros del sueño de todo el país. ¿Quién realiza ... Seguir leyendo "
Los profesionales ocupados experimentan muchas presiones que impiden su capacidad para obtener cantidades óptimas de sueño. Trabajar por turnos, en distintos husos horarios simultáneamente y en viajes internacionales¹ son causas habituales de pérdida de sueño. Además, el uso de iluminación artificial y tecnologías portátiles por la noche², la presión cada vez mayor para rendir (y ... Seguir leyendo "
Since 2009, the number of veterans’ claims for sleep apnea has increased by over 150%, USA Today reports. The surge in reports of sleep apnea can be attributed to growing awareness of the condition, according to officials of the Department of Veterans Affairs. This disorder is becoming increasingly recognized as a serious health concern, which … Seguir leyendo "
Todos sabemos que beber y conducir es peligroso e ilegal... pero ¿sabías que conducir con sueño es tan peligroso como conducir borracho? Los accidentes de tráfico no sólo suponen una grave amenaza para las personas con trastornos crónicos del sueño como la apnea del sueño, sino que cualquiera que se ponga al volante con un descanso inferior al óptimo ... Seguir leyendo "
Sleep apnea can occur in any demographic, but this condition, in which sufferers involuntarily cease to breathe is particularly prevalent among professional football players. Did you know that up to 1/3 of NFL players have sleep apnea? Unfortunately, the very size and strength that allows pro football players to excel at their sport, increases the risk for compromised health … Seguir leyendo "
The overworked, high-powered employee is a recurring archetype in American culture. The most glorified careers in our society–doctors, lawyers, and investment bankers–are notorious for long hours and not providing enough sleep. Our television stations are full of shows that romanticize the quick-paced and exciting lives of emergency room doctors or criminal lawyers, while entirely downplaying … Seguir leyendo "
In light of the car crash last month that seriously injured comedian Tracy Morgan, more attention is being drawn to the grave safety issue of truck drivers nodding off on the job. If a motorist has sleep apnea–a health condition that impairs quality of sleep and increases drowsiness–the risk of an accident is even greater.
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