Griffin Hospital is offering a free talk that breaks down the ABCs of Zzzs on May 15 at 6 p.m. in the hospital’s Meditation and Learning Center, 130 Division St., Derby.

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist Jackie Hoyle will present “Better Sleep for Better Health,” a discussion about ...

Dear Doctor: So many bad things seem to be associated with night shifts -- first an increased breast cancer risk, now an increased risk of obesity. Why is that? Is there any way to lessen the risks?

Dear Reader: You’re right -- when it comes to the night shift, there’s an ever-growing ...

(BPT) - It’s no surprise that we all feel the need to get more sleep. However, for some people who feel tired all the time, it may be a sign of a bigger problem. If the urge to sleep during the day is overwhelming and irresistible, it may be excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS).

Roughly 20 ...

Many people in Douglas County have sleeping issues and may be undiagnosed with sleep apena. How to test for it, and what you can do to treat it, was the topic of a radio interview recently on CHI Mercy Health’s Talking Health radio program on News Radio 1240 KQEN.

Host Lisa Platt ...

EnsoData, a Madison startup that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect potential sleep disorders, says it will double its staff and develop new types of health care software products now that it has finalized a $1.5 million funding round.

The new investment “means a lot,” said Chris ...

Sleep challenges come in all kinds of forms, whether you work an odd shift, snore or struggle with sleep apnea, you may need to see a specialist.

On average, people spend one third of their lives sleeping. So, tossing and turning at night can make sleep miserable and affect waking hours, ...

SCOTTSBLUFF — If you spend a great deal of time lying awake in bed at night or frequently nod off during the day, you may have a sleep disorder. Now, an accredited sleep program in Scottsbluff can help.

Regional West Sleep Disorder and Diagnostic Clinic’s Sleep Program has been accredited ...

Everyone has a sleepless night once in a while. Many adults even have full-blown insomnia, and women are more likely to suffer from insomnia than men. All the experts seem to agree changes in sleep patterns are a normal part of aging. I have read that about half the population over 64 has some ...

Steven Bochte has punched his wife, given her a karate chop and put their Boston terrier in a headlock, all while asleep.

After years of transforming into a Hulk of sorts during slumber, Bochte was diagnosed with REM behavior disorder. While most people’s bodies remain still during REM ...

Dental Wellness & Health, the office of Leila Chahine, recently received accreditation from the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, or AADSM, in recognition of the office’s excellence in treating patients with sleep apnea, snoring and other breathing-related sleep disorders.

The ...

La PORTE – La Porte Hospital’s Sleep Disorders Center has announced they have been awarded accreditation status by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) for compliance with national standards.

This achievement demonstrates the hospital’s ongoing commitment to the quality of ...

Sleep disorders are issues for a large segment of the population in the U.S. The importance of getting treated and the process of getting treated, were recent topics on CHI Mercy Health’s Talking Health radio show on News Radio 1240 KQEN.

Dr. Razvan Gosman, a physician who is board ...

The Cozad Community Health System’s sleep program was recently approved for accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care Inc.

All sleep labs in the state must be accredited to offer services to Medicare patients. But it’s not just adults who can benefit from the facility, ...

Griffin Hospital’s Community Health Resource Center is offering a free talk to break down the ABCs of Zs 6 p.m. May 9 at the hospital, 130 Division St., Derby.

Jackie Hoyle, coordinator of the Sleep Wellness Center at Griffin Hospital, will present “Sleep Well, Be Well,” a discussion about ...

Annalee Ahlberg has already vanished at the start of “The Sleepwalker,” and the search for her drives this eerie new mystery by Chris Bohjalian.

There’s no body and few clues to help answer the how and why of Annalee’s disappearance. She left some time during the night from her home at the ...

GREENWICH — Greenwich Hospital has officially welcomed aboard the new director of its sleep-disorder treatment center.

From the hospital:

Greenwich Hospital has appointed Samit Malhotra, MD, as medical director of the hospital’s Sleep Center.

“Millions of Americans have sleep ...

FRIDAY, Aug. 12, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Both an internal “clock” and an internal “hourglass” affect how different parts of your brain respond to sleep deprivation, a new study shows.

The Belgian researchers said these findings could eventually aid in the understanding of sleep ...

FRIDAY, Aug. 12, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Both an internal “clock” and an internal “hourglass” affect how different parts of your brain respond to sleep deprivation, a new study shows.

The Belgian researchers said these findings could eventually aid in the understanding of sleep ...

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 3, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Too little or too much sleep may be a risk factor for stroke and might hinder recovery, new research suggests.

The review of 29 previously published studies found that sleep disorders such as insomnia and sleep apnea are related to stroke risk ...

WEDNESDAY, July 20, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Sleep disorders are six times more likely among American military veterans than in the general population, a new study finds.

And veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) seem to have the highest rates, the researchers said.