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 [by Tamara Sellman RPSGT CCSH for Advanced Cardiovascular Sleep Disorders Center] At this blog, multiple reasons for poor sleep among women have already been addressed, such as untreated sleep disorders, menstrual cycles, pregnancy, and menopause. However, lifestyle decisions with respect to work and family, and other social concerns (domestic violence, divorce, healthcare inequality) top the list of external pressures that can lead to sleep disturbances in women who work outside the home as well as ...

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 [by Tamara Sellman RPSGT CCSH for Advanced Cardiovascular Sleep Disorders Center]  So you think you can sleep now that junior is born? Not likely. Three things can prevent a new mama from enjoying sound sleep for quite a few more months: 1.     Nighttime Awakenings 2.     Postpartum Discomfort 3.     Postpartum Insomnia Let's take a closer look. Three ways new mothers can lose sleep (and some solutions) NIGHTTIME AWAKENINGS Baby needs nursing at 2 am. Most ...

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[by Tamara Sellman RPSGT CCSH for Advanced Cardiovascular Sleep Disorders Center]  When it comes to the sleep habits of new families, most people think of the sleep deprivation that’s commonly experienced once a new baby is brought into the world. What many don’t realize is that pregnancy can lead to a good many sleep challenges for an expectant mother. The first trimester brings quick changes, including increases in the hormone progesterone in the ...

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  For May 2018 THE FOLLOWING RECENT NEWS LINKS SHOW THE CONTINUED RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SLEEP HEALTH AND HEART HEALTH May 29, 2018 || DAILY MAIL Insomnia in childhood increases the risk of teenagers suffering from high cholesterol - especially among girls  From the article: “A doctoral student from the University of Helsinki looked at the effects of different sleep patterns on the health of a study group of 1,049 adolescents. ...The study author, Liisa Kuula-Paavola, found the ...

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[by Tamara Sellman RPSGT CCSH for Advanced Cardiovascular Sleep Disorders Center] If you’re trying to become pregnant and you have a sleep disorder, your odds are higher that you’ll experience more infertility issues than those who don’t have sleep disorders. A study from Taiwan published late last year in Sleep focused on sleep disorders other than sleep apnea to understand their potential impacts on fertility in women. Sleep apnea isn't the ...

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[by Tamara Sellman RPSGT CCSH for Advanced Cardiovascular Sleep Disorders Center] Ever wonder why women are said to be twice as likely to complain of poor sleep than men? It might be as simple as having a menstrual cycle. Research suggests that during the menstrual cycle, women tend to have restless sleep directly related to the cyclical hormonal changes in a woman’s body throughout her mature life. These problems with sleep accompany the variations ...

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[by Tamara Sellman RPSGT CCSH for Advanced Cardiovascular Sleep Disorders Center]  Here’s a question for collegiate debate teams everywhere: Is pulling an all-nighter a good idea when it comes to final exams and their outcomes? Some research suggests that a quarter of all college students don't get at least eight hours of sleep on any given night. During the week(s) of finals, that number probably drops off. The same research shows that ...

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[by Tamara Sellman RPSGT CCSH for Advanced Cardiovascular Sleep Disorders Center]  Allergic rhinitis (also referred to as seasonal allergies or hay fever) affects up to 40 million Americans. Allergies can cause breathing problems (congestion and asthma) as well as discomfort (watery eyes, runny nose, itching of the eyes or nose or ears), making them potential enemies of sleep. If problems with allergies are left untreated or are undertreated, entire households can suffer—not just among ...

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