Why does coffee help us start the day? Caffeine is a tricky substance. To our brains, caffeine looks like adenosine, a compound consisting of adenine (one of the four building blocks of DNA) and ribose. As it is created in the brain, adenosine binds to the adenosine receptors, causing drowsiness by slowing down nerve cell activity. Caffeine is … Seguir leyendo "
What are the different types of sleep centers that offer diagnostic testing for sleep disorders and what are the benefits of each?
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 "
A study published this month in the New England Journal of Medicine tested the effects of CPAP therapy on heart disease. Positive Airway Pressure devices, called PAP, deliver pressurized ambient air through a delivery system (tubing and mask), to eliminate apnea events during sleep. PAP, including CPAP, BIPAP, Auto-PAP, and ASV-PAP, is the most effective treatment for … Seguir leyendo "
Do you have a new PAP machine and no longer need your old machine? Do you have an extra mask or tubing for your old machine that you never used? Would you like to donate your unused or gently used equipment? Chances are, if you’ve been using PAP therapy for more than a couple of years, … Seguir leyendo "
Investigadores de la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad de Stanford han identificado un circuito en el cerebro de los ratones que regula su ciclo sueño-vigilia. Hasta un 25-30% de los estadounidenses padecen insomnio crónico, es decir, incapacidad para conciliar el sueño o permanecer dormidos toda la noche (más información sobre el insomnio aquí). El doctor Louis de Lecea, profesor de psiquiatría ... Seguir leyendo "
We’ve covered the effects of using electronics before bed in several blog posts (check out the most recent one here). According to some doctors, drinking alcohol before bed may be even more disruptive to your sleep. Learn about the effects of alcohol on sleep.
I have good news for you. Musicians aren’t the only people who can look cool wearing tinted glasses … inside … at night. According to research, exposure to artificial light at night can disrupt our sleep. Blue wavelength light, the kind that comes from TVs, iPads, and smartphones, is especially harmful to circadian rhythm function. So, … Seguir leyendo "
It’s well known that there’s a correlation between sleeping patterns and marijuana usage. Research shows that there are some strains that work better at inducing sleepiness or lowering pain and stress symptoms. This alone makes marijuana an appealing alternative or last resort when nothing else works. Those who are turning towards marijuana to cure insomnia, … Seguir leyendo "
A study published this month in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) examined the unauthorized sales by private individuals of secondhand CPAP devices. While most health insurance plans cover CPAP (learn more here about coverage for these devices), the average cost of a device for those without insurance or with a high deductible … Seguir leyendo "
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