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  • What is the Test for Narcolepsy?

    Do you know that it is a serious medical condition? Narcolepsy affects an estimated 1 in 3,000 Americans. And living with the disease is very challenging. You may have heard of narcolepsy before or recall a movie character hysterically falling asleep while walking. Our favorite TV dad, Homer Simpson, was diagnosed with narcolepsy in the premiere … 자세히 보기 "

  • How to Prepare Your Child for His Sleep Study.

    25-30 percent of children suffer from some form of sleep disturbance such as sleep apnea, narcolepsy, sleepwalking, bed wetting or night terrors. 2-3 percent of children have sleep apnea. While many childhood sleep issues are not cause for concern, a disturbance that reduces your child’s quality or quantity of sleep on a regular basis can lead to more … 자세히 보기 "

  • Man with Diabetes Testing His Blood Sugar Image

    수면 무호흡증과 당뇨병의 연관성

    The American Diabetes Association estimates that nearly 30 million Americans live with diabetes. Even more concerning, diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in the U.S. The condition can be caused by an autoimmune problem, where the body attacks the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin to keep blood sugar levels in check. This … 자세히 보기 "

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    10 of the Most Important Things You Need to Know About Sleep

    The National Sleep Foundation is celebrating its annual Sleep Awareness Week © March 6th through March 13th, to raise awareness of the health benefits of sleep and its importance to safety and productivity. We’ve compiled a list of ten of the most important things you should know about sleep. Learn more and spread awareness about sleep … 자세히 보기 "

  • 수면 무호흡증은 심장에 어떤 영향을 미칠까요?

    Sleep apnea can be frightening for the people who experience it as well as their partners, who watch as their slumbering companions suddenly stop breathing, choke and wake, sometimes dozens of times an hour. The worry is well-founded, because sleep apnea is more than a disturbance at night. Studies have shown that obstructive sleep apnea … 자세히 보기 "

  • Brain Memory and MRI Image

    수면 무호흡증은 뇌에 어떤 영향을 미칠까요?

    You’ve probably heard about the physical side effects of sleep apnea, like high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes. But obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can take as big a toll on the brain as it does on the heart. Changes in brain matter and damage to neurons caused by sleep deprivation can lead to memory … 자세히 보기 "

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    NFL 선수의 1/3이 수면 무호흡증을 앓고 있습니다.

    수면 무호흡증은 모든 인구 통계에서 발생할 수 있지만, 무의식적으로 호흡을 멈추는 이 질환은 특히 프로 축구 선수들 사이에서 널리 퍼져 있습니다. NFL 선수의 최대 1/3이 수면 무호흡증을 앓고 있다는 사실을 알고 계셨나요? 안타깝게도 프로 축구 선수들이 자신의 스포츠에서 탁월할 수 있는 바로 그 크기와 힘으로 인해 건강이 손상될 위험이 높아집니다 ... 자세히 보기 "

  • The Sleep Loss Epidemic: the huge social, medical, and economic costs of sleep deprivation

    Sleep deprivation–a consistent shortage of sleep–is a serious problem in the United States. A Gallup poll taken in 20131 found that 40% of Americans get less than seven hours of sleep per night. That means that two in five Americans is not getting the recommended amount of sleep.  Sleep Loss as a Nationwide Issue At this … 자세히 보기 "

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    Men and Sleep: Top 4 Sleep Facts

    1. Men get less sleep than than women.  Men get less and lower-quality sleep than women according to objective data. They experience lighter sleep, characterized by less time spent in deeper sleep stages, lower sleep efficiency, and more arousals1. Also, they consistently report getting less sleep than women2.  Why it matters: Sleep is vital to keep you … 자세히 보기 "