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☆ Waking up in the middle of the night? Here’s why it could be normal
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-12 | by ( Taylor Nicioli | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Waking up several times throughout the night is a natural occurrence often due to sleep architecture, which are the stages of sleep that one cycles through every night. When people naturally wake up in the night, they are more likely to remember it happening during the second half of the night. That’s when people typically have longer REM stage, light sleep, while the first half of the night has longer stages of deep sleep instead. The most important thing to do when waking up in the middle of the night is to resist looking at the clock, Peters-Mathews said. It’s also important to ensure the awakenings are not happening from something external, such as disturbances from your sleep partner, Peters-Mathews said.

Persons: Brandon Peters, Mathews, ” Peters, —, ”, Michelle Drerup, Drerup, that’s, ” Drerup, It’s, Peters, Cathy Goldstein, Goldstein, we’re, ” Goldstein, — Goldstein, it’s Organizations: CNN, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Sleep, Cleveland Clinic, University of Michigan Health, University of Michigan Sleep Disorders Locations: Virginia, Seattle, Ann Arbor

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Persons: Chris Winter, Hatch, Suzy Hernandez, I've, Philips, Jenny McGrath, It's, it's, Alex Dimitriu, William Winter, Dimitriu, Kelly Waters Organizations: Business, Charlottesville Neurology, Sleep, Philips, Amazon, Shop, Bluetooth, Walmart, Smart, Menlo Park Psychiatry, Eastern Psychological Association, SleepScore Labs, Spectrum Health Locations: Charlottesville, Nepal, Casper

Many Americans believe the United States was founded as a Christian nation, and the idea is energizing some conservative and Republican activists. What does it mean to say America is a Christian nation? Was it only conservatives citing the idea of a Christian nation? Forty-five percent said the U.S. should be a Christian nation, but only a third thought it was one currently. ___Sources: Pew Research Center; Public Religion Research Institute/Brookings; “Was America Founded as a Christian Nation?” by John Fea.

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☆ Five weird signs of sleep apnea
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-27 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Yet even if you’re a rock star at snoring, you may not know you have obstructive sleep apnea unless someone tells you about your nocturnal roars. Here are five weird signs of obstructive sleep apnea to watch for, according to Dasgupta. But research has shown that about 30% of people with obstructive sleep apnea have reported night sweats, Dasgupta said. Teeth grindingGrinding or clenching teeth while sleeping is called bruxism, and it too may be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea, Dasgupta said. “Women especially have a tendency to underreport atypical symptoms such as insomnia, fatigue and depression.”If obstructive sleep apnea awakens you, it may be hard to go back to sleep.

Persons: ”, Dr, Raj Dasgupta, “ It’s, Dasgupta, “, aren’t Organizations: CNN, American Academy of Sleep, University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, OSA, Getty, Cleveland Clinic Locations: “, United States, awakenings

☆ Here's how often you should replace your mattress for the best quality sleep—and how much money to invest in a new one
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-26 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

While the type of mattress you prefer can vary from person to person, it's important for you to "invest in a good mattress that fits your sleep preferences," Harris tells CNBC Make It. And even when you've found the mattress of your dreams, you still need to change it every now and then to ensure that you're getting the best quality sleep. Here's when it may be time to toss "old faithful" and how much you should budget for a good-quality mattress. When you should change your mattress mainly depends on the type of material the mattress is made of, says Harris. [We] gain weight, lose weight [or] have to sleep in a new position due to various reasons [like] pain, surgery, etc."

Persons: Shelby Harris, Harris, you've Organizations: CNBC

☆ What is sleep apnea and how is it treated?
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-28 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

The condition is called “obstructive” sleep apnea because unlike central sleep apnea — in which the brain occasionally skips telling the body to breathe — obstructive sleep apnea is due to a blockage of the airways by weak, heavy or relaxed soft tissues. Muscle tone weakens with age, including in the soft palate and neck, making sleep apnea common among people older than 50, experts say. Biden’s getting treatmentIf left untreated, obstructive sleep apnea raises the risk of hypertension, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, depression and even an early death, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Deep sleep is considered one of the best markers of sleep quality, because a person must typically have relatively uninterrupted sleep to achieve it. Anyone with symptoms of sleep apnea need to be evaluated by a sleep specialist.

Persons: Joe Biden Organizations: CNN, American Academy of Sleep, Mayo Clinic, US Centers for Disease Control, Prevention

☆ Members of Gen Z were born between 1997 and 2012. Here are 7 events that have defined their lives so far.
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-31 | by ( Elana Klein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Here are some of the generation-defining events that have had a profound effect on Gen Z. As Business Insider previously reported, Gen Z was established as a generation in 2019 by the Pew Research Center, which defines generations — such as Gen Z, Millennials, and Baby Boomers — to understand how perspectives and views change, rather than to create strict categories that define people. Here are some cultural events that have shaped the attitudes and tendencies of members of Gen Z. The recession of 2008 showed Gen Z 'the fragility inherent in the system'Members of Gen Z were children, or babies, during the Great Recession, so it hung over their formative years. Instead of looking ahead to a world of opportunities, Gen Z now peers into an uncertain future," the report continued.

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☆ Sleep apnea, lack of deep sleep linked to damage in brain, study says
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-10 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

If the sleep apnea is severe and untreated, people have three times the risk of dying from any cause. People with severe sleep apnea who spent less time in deep, also known as slow-wave sleep, had more damage to the white matter of the brain than people who had more slow-wave sleep, according to the study. “The association with sleep apnea was only unveiled when we isolated severe cases, suggesting that mild to moderate sleep apnea may not be significantly associated with white matter changes,” he said. About 34% of the participants had mild sleep apnea, 32% had moderate and 34% had severe sleep apnea. People with sleep apnea, however, can have dozens of micro-awakenings during the night as they snore, snort or gasp for breath.

☆ How to Stay Safe in the Heat
▼ + stars: | 2022-07-20 | by ( Christine Hauser | The New York Times | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +21 min

How to Stay Safe in the Heat Give this articleImage People flocked to Alki Beach in Seattle in June 2021 to escape the heat. Rising temperatures can put many at risk for heat-related illnesses, including heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Here’s guidance from experts on how to stay cool during the swelter — even without air-conditioning. There are a few tips to keep in mind to stay hydrated during a heat wave, when people should be especially vigilant about keeping themselves safe and healthy. Trying to stay cool during a heat wave in Houston in June.

Persons: Ruth Fremson, It’s, Kelly Hyndman, Leslie Swanson, Dr, Swanson, ”, Philip Gehrman, Justin Fiala, “ You’re, Fiala, Brandon Bell, Juan Arredondo, Basil Eldadah, Sharon A, Brangman, Eldadah, James Mark, Claire McCarthy, haven’t, “, they’re, Tony Woodward Organizations: New York Times, Northern, Centers for Disease Control, University of Alabama, Getty, University of Michigan, Penn Sleep Center, University of Pennsylvania, New York Times Company, Northwestern Medicine, ., The New York Times, National Institute, Aging, SUNY, Medical University, Cleveland Clinic, Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Seattle Children’s Locations: Alki, Seattle, Europe, Birmingham, Houston, United, geriatrics, Syracuse, N.Y, Ohio, Boston

☆ 6 Ways to Sleep Better in the Summer
▼ + stars: | 2022-06-14 | by ( Rachel Rabkin Peachman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Why do I sleep like a log in the winter and have insomnia in the summer? While there isn’t much research on this particular phenomenon, there is some evidence that seasonal changes can impact sleep patterns, and there are several issues that could cause you to lose sleep in the summer. Higher temperatures during the summer can also wreak havoc on sleep. This internal cooling effect helps us achieve the deep, restorative stage of sleep known as slow-wave sleep. But “when the ambient temperature is high outside, it prevents our body temperature from falling as quickly to where we want it to be in order to facilitate sleep,” Dr. Swanson said.

Persons: Leslie Swanson, Dr, Swanson Organizations: University of Michigan

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