Nerve 'Zap' Treatment Could Be Alternative to CPAP for Sleep Apnea

THURSDAY, Sept. 14, 2017 -- People with more serious cases of sleep apnea may get lasting relief from an implanted nerve stimulator, a new study finds.

One specialist says the device might benefit those who can't tolerate the current standard treatment for sleep apnea: continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). CPAP involves wearing a mask over the nose and/or mouth every night, and many people balk at that.

Sleep Apnea Wreaks Havoc on Your Metabolism

THURSDAY, Sept. 7, 2017 -- People who leave their sleep apnea untreated for just a short time may face a higher risk of spikes in blood sugar levels, stress hormones and blood pressure, a new study finds.

Even a few days of failing to treat sleep apnea can cause these levels to go up, researchers found. They say the findings support the ongoing use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) devices to protect sleepers from airway closure due to sleep apnea.

Can a Digital Doctor Help You Sleep?

THURSDAY, Sept. 7, 2017 -- If you've been having trouble getting some sleep, a new online therapy program may help ease your insomnia, a new study says.

The online program also reduced patients' rates of mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, paranoia and hallucinations, the study found.

TV Binge-Watching May Leave You Like 'The Walking Dead'

THURSDAY, Aug. 17, 2017 -- Binge-watch a full season of your favorite television series and a night of bad sleep is bound to follow, new research suggests.

The finding stems from a new survey that looked at TV viewing habits and sleep histories among more than 420 people between the ages of 18 and 25.

Videotaping Sleepers Raises CPAP Use

MONDAY, July 24, 2017 -- A video may be worth a thousand words for someone with sleep apnea.

Sleep apnea patients are more likely to use their continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines after they see a video of themselves fighting to breathe at night, a new study says.

Does Less Sleep Make You Less Healthy?

FRIDAY, Aug. 4, 2017 -- Something else to fret over as you lie awake at night: Poor sleep may increase the risk of being overweight and obese, a new study contends.

"Because we found that adults who reported sleeping less than their peers were more likely to be overweight or obese, our findings highlight the importance of getting enough sleep," said the study's senior investigator, Laura Hardie, of the University of Leeds in England.