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Men and Women Not Created Equal When It Comes to Sleep

Men and Women Not Created Equal When It Comes to Sleep

Summary: A review in Sleep Medicine Reviews by researchers from the University of Southampton, along with Stanford and Harvard, explores significant differences in sleep patterns, circadian rhythms, and metabolic responses between men and women. Findings indicate women experience poorer sleep quality, more insomnia, and faster circadian rhythms than men. Men are more likely to develop

Short Sleep Raises Hypertension Risk—Especially for Women

Short Sleep Raises Hypertension Risk—Especially for Women

Summary: A global analysis of 16 studies involving over a million participants reveals that sleeping fewer than seven hours significantly raises the risk of developing high blood pressure, with the risk intensifying for those who sleep under five hours. This association was notably stronger in females. Despite varied definitions of short sleep across studies, the

The Science of Snore Sensors

The Science of Snore Sensors

By Alyx Arnett Habitual snoring, affecting 22% to 44% of middle-aged men and 13% to 28% of middle-aged women, is the most common symptom of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).1,2 Loud and frequent snoring may indicate increased upper airway resistance and pharyngeal collapsibility.3,4 “Snoring is an alarm that something is wrong with breathing during sleep and

Plant-Based Diet May Prevent—or Treat—Sleep Apnea

Plant-Based Diet May Prevent—or Treat—Sleep Apnea

People who eat a healthy, plant-based diet that is high in vegetables, fruit, whole grains, and nuts are less likely to have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a study published today in ERJ Open Research.  However, people eating an unhealthy plant-based diet, high in refined carbohydrates, sugary drinks, and high-sugar and high-salt foods, are