Interview by Alyx Arnett Nocturia, the frequent awakening to urinate at night, is a prevalent and vexing issue among older adults, often coinciding with sleep disturbances and insomnia. Behavioral therapy has demonstrated efficacy in treating insomnia in this age group, but its potential impact on nocturia had not been thoroughly explored. Geriatrician Shachi Tyagi, MD,…
Researchers have found that people with obstructive sleep apnea have an increased cardiovascular risk due to reduced blood oxygen levels, largely explained by interrupted breathing. Obstructive sleep apnea has long been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular issues, including heart attack, stroke, and death, but the findings from this study, partially supported by the…
An initiative to solve a several thousand-year-old medical mystery—what causes sudden or unexplained infant deaths (SUID)—has led to new insights that recently were presented at the 6th annual SIDS Summit. The initiative brings together the world’s leading researchers on sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and infant deaths with private-sector data scientists, who together mix data…
The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves. It’s the summer of sisterhood, and what better way to celebrate…
July 26, 2023 • Research Highlight HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus , is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. Antiretroviral medications can eliminate the symptoms and prevent the spread of HIV, but there is no cure. People with HIV always carry the virus, and the virus can replicate and infect new cells if people…
Among New Testament commands we’re quick to qualify today (or just ignore altogether), Romans 16:16 may stand out: Greet one another with a holy kiss. Really? We might chuckle at the thought of everyone kissing each other before the Sunday service. At least not in our time and place, we think. Maybe other cultures; not…
Good quality sleep and the absence of sleep apnea are associated with better cognitive function, a Monash University-led international study has found. Published in JAMA Network Open, the study investigated 5,946 adults in the United States in five independent community-based cohorts involved in an overnight sleep study and neuropsychological assessments. It found that better sleep…
Harmony Biosciences selected the latest round of nonprofit organizations for its Patients at the Heart and Progress at the Heart awards, which provide funding toward interdisciplinary community initiatives that address complex challenges facing people living with sleep disorders and rare neurological diseases. Over the last four years, Patients at the Heart has provided funding for…
According to the World Christian Encyclopedia, the fastest growing stream of the church is the Pentecostal/Charismatic movement. In terms of overall numbers, it represents 644 million Christians world wide. This is 8.3% of the world population. By 2050, it will reach over 1 billion people. Unbelievable! We need the power of God, gifts of the Holy Spirit,…
From “mouth taping” to incorporating more plants in the bedroom, a variety of unproven strategies to promote sleep have been trending on social media. A recent survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine found that more than 40% of people admit to trying these viral trends involving sleep. While some users may be attempting…