Sleep Apnea as You Get Older

Sleep Apnea as You Get Older

Over the years, I have written and spoken about the dangers of untreated sleep apnea. We know that it is associated with an increased incidence of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Additionally, numerous studies show that those with untreated sleep apnea tend to...
Too Stressed to Sleep?

Too Stressed to Sleep?

It is becoming more obvious that stress plays a major role in insomnia. The development of insomnia is largely determined by how we react to stress–both psychologically and physically. We all may experience what we refer to as transient insomnia after a...
Getting Divorced? Don’t Lose Sleep!

Getting Divorced? Don’t Lose Sleep!

Divorce can be a very stressful time in our lives. Poor sleep is often a result of this stress. We refer to this form of insomnia as acute adjustment or transient insomnia. However, what happens if the problem persists? In the July issue of Health Psychology,...

Is Sleep the Fountain of Youth?

In the January issue of the journal Sleep there are several studies relating sleep to telomere length (TL). Telomeres are the DNA-protein structures located like caps at the ends of chromosomes. They shorten with aging and may also be a marker of biological, not...
Better Sleep = Better Golf

Better Sleep = Better Golf

Are you having trouble with your golf game? Would you like to lower those scores and start winning those bets you and your buddies make on Saturday? A study published in the latest issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine titled Treatment of Obstructive Sleep...