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Clinician as Advocate: Five Questions with Miguel Meira e Cruz
Miguel Meira Cruz, DDS, MSc, PhD, is Director of the Sleep Unit at the Cardiovascular Center of the University of Lisbon (CCUL@RISE), Lisbon School of Medicine, in Lisbon, Portugal. He is a clinician-scientist and educator internationally recognized for pioneering Dental Sleep Medicine in Portugal and for advancing research on the intersection between insomnia, sleep apnea, and cardiometabolic risk. Particularly through the INDEED study of co-morbid insomnia and sleep apnea (COMISA) and their mechanisms. He also
Sleeping Sickness
The Buzzword is Sleeping Sickness You may have seen a movie where someone contracts “sleeping sickness” after being bitten by a fly and immediately falls asleep. Although the effects may not be immediate like in the movies, there are cases of sleeping sickness contracted from insects. Trypanosomiasis is the scientific name for a parasitic disease otherwise known as sleeping sickness. It is usually contracted after being bitten by an infected tsetse fly, but it can
Sleep Disturbances of Menopause
Women are at risk for unique sleep issues throughout different stages of their lives. Some of these challenges can be traced to hormonal changes during perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. Symptoms of menopause that affect sleep can include night sweats, increased urination, inflammation, restless legs, insomnia, and obstructive sleep apnea. While menopause begins at different times for everyone, the onset of hot flashes, hot sweats, decreased mental acuity, restlessness, daytime fogginess, and nighttime insomnia may precede
Migraines and Sleep Disorders: How One Affects the Other
Migraines are a type of unilateral (one-sided) episodic headache that usually lasts from four to 72 hours and are often associated with nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and noise The headaches that characterize migraines typically presents as a recurring attack of pulsating pain on one side of the head or behind the eye. Migraines affect all sexes but are more common in females (1). Studies have also shown that poor sleep quality and sleep
Why Winter Makes You Sleepy and Summer Keeps You Up
How Seasonal Light Affects Your Sleep Have you ever noticed you get sleepy as soon as it’s dark in winter? Or found it impossible to wind down on those long, bright summer evenings? You’re not imagining it. Research tells us that the seasons and sunlight patterns where you live can change not only how long you sleep, but how well you rest. How the Sun Tells Your Body When to Sleep Your body has a
Bedtime Reads: The Women’s Guide to Overcoming Insomnia
The Women’s Guide to Overcoming Insomnia: Get a good Night’s Sleep Without Relying on Medication By Shelby Harris, PsyD Up to 60 percent of women have trouble sleeping— which isn’t surprising, as they have a higher risk of developing insomnia. Addressing this issue can be more nuanced for women than for men; pregnancy and menopause are just two factors that add complexity to an already difficult problem. At the risk of jeopardizing work, parenting, relationships,
How Brain Age Relates to Sleep Health
Thinking about the word ‘age’, people often think about how many years they’ve been alive. But do you know your brain also has its own “age”? Brain age may not be the same as your chronological age. When a brain appears “older” than your actual age, it may indicate a higher risk for cognitive aging and brain diseases, such as Alzheimer’s. In contrast, a “younger” brain age is often a sign of resilience and good
Teens, Sleep, and Mental Health: Why Sleep Matters More Than You Think
Adolescence is an exciting but challenging time. Teenagers are growing fast—physically, mentally, and emotionally. They’re gaining more independence, trying new things, and figuring out who they are. But there’s one important part of health that often gets overlooked during this time: sleep. How Teen Sleep Is Different Teenagers don’t just choose to stay up late—they are wired to. During puberty, the body’s sleep clock changes. The brain releases melatonin, a sleep hormone, later in the
The Sleep Charity
Based in the United Kingdom, the Sleep Charity provides advice and encourages people to sleep better. It began as the Children’s Sleep Charity with a goal of giving parents and carers in England and Wales access to quality sleep support. In 2019, they rebranded to the Sleep Charity reflecting their efforts to bring quality sleep support to everyone in the United Kingdom. They aim to: Provide access to high quality information and advice to deal
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