October 4, 2023

CPAP Helps Cut Heart Risks — But You Have to Actually Use It

For sufferers of sleep apnea, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines may guard against having a second heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular crisis, but they have to use it consistently, a new study finds.

October 2, 2023

What Is 'Sexsomnia'? And 'Sleep Eating'? Can They Be Treated?

Everyone’s seen a movie or TV show featuring someone sleepwalking -- eyes half-lidded, bumbling around, tripping over furniture.

September 19, 2023

'Night Owls' Are Often Less Healthy, Upping Diabetes Risk

Staying up late comes naturally to some folks, whether they’re working or relaxing deep into the night.

September 11, 2023

Have Sleep Apnea? CPAP Machine May Help Save Your Life

Millions of people who suffer from sleep apnea go to bed at night with a motorized device called a CPAP machine.

September 2, 2023

CPAP Device for Sleep Apnea Might Also Ease Chronic Cough, Heartburn

A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine can relieve not only sleep apnea but the heartburn and chronic cough that often accompanies it, a new study finds.