Sleep disorder treatment: 20 per cent people in U.S. suffer from chronic sleep disorders which can cause obesity, high blood pressure, kidney disease, Parkinson'sDaytime sleepiness can also be a sign of narcolepsy, which is characterized by "sleep attacks," where you suddenly fall asleep for a few se...
16 Sep, 2025, 07.42 PM IST
Diabetes, not a death sentence: These lifestyle modifications can help you live wellThe dreaded ‘D’ word—diabetes—no longer carries the same weight as a life sentence. While traditional diabetes management relied solely on ...
29 Jan, 2024, 12.02 PM IST
What are the mystery marks on US President Joe Biden's face? White House explainsTo address a problem with sleep apnea, US President Joe Biden has begun using a continuous positive airway pressure machine, or CPAP, White...
29 Jun, 2023, 01.58 PM IST
Obstructive sleep apnea can cause early cognitive decline in middle-aged men, says studyEven healthy patients, who weren't obese, showed the same result.
07 Apr, 2023, 11.31 AM IST
Not-so-sweet dreams: Most Indians can’t get a good night’s restA majority of Indians believe snoring is a sign of a good night’s sleep, unaware of OSA.
30 Mar, 2022, 06.46 PM IST
Feeling sluggish in the day, facing memory lapse? Don’t neglect OSA symptoms, treatment can vastly improve your lifeUncontrolled OSA is one of the most common causes of cardiac arrest during sleep.
18 Feb, 2022, 06.08 PM IST
Obstructive sleep apnea - that caused Bappi Lahiri's death - when untreated can lead to severe headache, excessive daytime sleepiness & high BPOSA can happen due to many reasons and over time, it gradually worsens.
17 Feb, 2022, 05.56 PM IST
How poor sleep can result in Type 2 diabetesResearch shows over 50 percent of patients diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) suffer from sleep apnea (source)
14 Oct, 2021, 04.50 PM IST
Lack of proper sleep may up depression, hypertension & heart attack riskThe number of people who consult specialists for disorders like sleep apnea is relatively less due to lack of awareness.
18 Sep, 2016, 04.00 PM IST
Sleep labs mushroom across country as stress, excessive use of technology making Indians sleep deprivedSleep has become a commodity in urban India, thanks to factors ranging from long work hours, demanding corporate jobs and travel across glo...
27 Aug, 2016, 11.54 AM IST
Passive smoking may make kids obeseExposure to second-hand smoking may make children obese and amplify their risk of cardiovascular disease.
29 Jan, 2016, 05.48 PM IST
Feel drowsy all day? Nine signs you might have a sleep disorderWhen you don't get adequate sleep, you could suffer from obesity , high blood pressure, and other ailments.
05 Dec, 2015, 06.24 PM IST
How snoring can be injurious to your healthPeople who snore usually have no problem acknowledging that snoring is disruptive and uncomfortable.
02 Nov, 2015, 11.26 AM IST
Snoring is not a minor problemIf you or your close ones snore regularly, it is time you stop considering it a minor problem and seek medical help.
10 Jun, 2015, 03.29 PM IST
Eight sleep myths bustedCounting sheep at bedtime? Don’t, because that won’t help you fall asleep. ET takes a look at some common fallacies of slumber.
22 Sep, 2014, 12.37 PM IST
Sunday ET: Obesity fuels growth of food outlets as well as weight-loss clinicsA nation bursting with 60 mn obese people is fuelling growth of 2 mkts: one the food that makes them fat, and another that helps them get b...
28 Jul, 2013, 04.35 AM IST
- Snoring: Bad for both bed partners
When the soft little snores rise to a crescendo, the crescendo rises to a snort and the snort results in a gasp with abrupt cessation in br...
03 Jul, 2006, 02.53 AM IST