If you’ve ever heard the phrase “sleep like a baby,” you may be wondering where this came from. After all, for many parents, sleep challenges in children begin at birth and continue right through the teen years. While many times, these issues are nothing more than an annoyance, occasionally, a child has a true sleep […]
Good sleep is critical to your long-term health. In fact, not getting the sleep you need can increase your risk for a whole host of health problems, including obesity, heart or kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and stroke. Sleep is also important for your mental health and sleep deficiency has been linked to depression, […]
Sleep apnea is the most common sleep disorder and occurs when breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. It affects between 20 and 40 percent of adults, can contribute to many diseases and can lead to serious outcomes, including the following: Cardiovascular diseases Increased insulin resistance in the body, making diabetes more difficult to control […]
Getting adjusted to shifts in sleep patterns isn’t easy – particularly when they’re forced upon us like they were this weekend with the switch to Daylight Savings Time. While most of us are probably enjoying the extra hour of daylight every evening, our bodies may have trouble adjusting to the time change. That’s why we’ve […]
This is National Sleep Awareness Week, and this year’s theme “Begin with Sleep” highlights the importance of good sleep health for individuals to best achieve their goals. Below, we share some signs that you may be sleep deprived. 8 Signs You May Be Sleep Deprived #1 – You have trouble remembering things. When your body […]
Myth #1 – If I quit smoking, I don’t need lung cancer screening because I’m no longer at risk for lung cancer. Based on research, lung cancer screenings are recommended for current as well as former smokers. Smoking is linked to the vast majority of lung cancer cases. However, according to the American Cancer Society, […]
From the 1930s to the 1950s, the mentality around smoking and tobacco use was different with advertising campaigns designed to build up the cigarette as a cultural icon of sophistication. Years later (and after countless scientific research and studies), we know better. Today, we know that there are zero good reasons to smoke. Despite the […]
This year alone, the American Cancer Society estimates that more than 234,030 people will be diagnosed with lung cancer, making it the second most common cancer for both men and women. Lung cancer screenings are an important tool in diagnosing abnormalities early, and are estimated to save 1 life per 217 persons screened. Dr. Alden […]
Each year, millions of adults and children, are impacted by lung disease. Dr. Judy Kuhn, with WakeMed Pulmonary and Critical Care, discusses some of the most common diseases and their symptoms. Addressing symptoms early can be beneficial in diagnosing and managing lung diseases. Asthma Asthma, one of the most common lung diseases in the world, […]
Download a printable version of this blog post. For many of us, sleep is what restores us after a long active day. For those who experience trouble sleeping, the issue can become worrisome. Most people, at some point in their lives, will experience some sort of sleep difficulties. Whether it’s insomnia, racing thoughts, or sleep […]
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