Sleep Disordered Breathing and Depression among U.S. Adults: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2005-2008

Study Objective:

To determine if symptoms of sleep disordered breathing (SDB) are associated with depression symptomology in a national sample.

Design:

National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

Setting:

U.S., 2005-2008.

Participants:

9,714 adults (≥ 18 years)

Measurements:

Respondents were asked about frequency of snoring and snorting, gasping, or stopping breathing while asleep and completed the PHQ-9 (a 9-item depression screener).

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Sleep Deprivation Can Hinder Sports Performance

Research finds a lack of sleep may reduce an athlete’s ability to compete

Most athletes would agree that getting enough sleep is important for optimal sports performance, but until recently this was just a theory without much evidence to back it up. But now researchers are discovering just how much sleep deprivation can impact athletic performance.… Continue Reading…

Diet, Exercise and Sleep

For years your doctor, your mom and your friend who goes to the gym multiple times a week have probably been telling you to eat better and exercise more. It’s all you hear on television, in the newspapers and on talk radio. New doctors and dieticians usher in new diets, new fads, and so you’ve made some lifestyle changes – cutting back on your fat and sweets intake, and doing some cardiovascular exercise a few days a week.… Continue Reading…