Find expert answers to your health questions

Piedmont Heart Institute

Answers

What is delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS)?
Delayed sleep phase syndrome is a circadian rhythm disorder where people have difficulties falling... Full Answer

12/31/1969

What is the difference between insomnia and delayed sleep phase disorder?
Insomnia is the difficulty of falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep and difficulty falling back... Full Answer

12/31/1969

How does sleep apnea affect my heart?
In people who suffer from sleep apnea, sleep goes from a restful, restorative state to a stressful... Full Answer

12/31/1969

How can I tell if my partner really has sleep apnea?
If you think your sleep partner has sleep apnea, look for symptoms such as disrupted sleep, feeling... Full Answer

12/31/1969

What is jet lag?
Jet lag is where the timing of your sleep is not aligned with the timing of the location that you... Full Answer

12/31/1969

What is melatonin?
Melatonin is a hormone that is secreted by the brain every night at dusk. It is a que that sleep... Full Answer

12/31/1969

What are circadian rhythm sleep disorders?
Circadian rhythm sleep disorders occur when there is a misalignment between the timing of your... Full Answer

12/31/1969

How can I have a heart healthy holiday?
Have a heart healthy holiday by keeping in mind the rule of thumb that moderation is the key to... Full Answer

12/31/1969

How is sleep apnea diagnosed?
Sleep apnea is professionally diagnosed by a sleep study where the patient's oxygen level,... Full Answer

12/31/1969

What are the types of sleep apnea?
There are two basic types of sleep apnea: obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea. Watch... Full Answer

12/31/1969

What is central sleep apnea?
Central sleep apnea is where people will stop breathing while they're asleep because the brain... Full Answer

12/31/1969

Is there a mouthpiece that helps with sleep apnea?
There are a number of approved dental devices that can help treat mild to moderate sleep apnea.... Full Answer

12/31/1969

Can obstructive sleep apnea be cured?
Sleep apnea is a chronic disease that has no real cure other than weight loss, if weight is a... Full Answer

12/31/1969

If I lose weight, can I reduce the severity of my obstructive sleep apnea?
Weight loss can absolutely influence the severity of sleep apnea in a positive way. Watch this... Full Answer

12/31/1969

In which position should I sleep if I have sleep apnea?
You should avoid laying on your back if you suffer from sleep apnea. Watch this video for more tips... Full Answer

12/31/1969

Prev 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Next