Life can be stressful, and it is natural to feel sad, stressed, confused, scared or angry in moments of uncertainty. Learning how to manage stress through regular exercise and getting a good nightâs sleep is important for our overall health and well-being.
According to the 2014 book, âAtlas of Clinical Sleep Medicine,â edited by Kryger, âmore than half of older adults in America experience some form of sleep disturbances and disorders.â With sleep quality often reduced with aging, the most notable changes are insufficient and unrestful sleep, with frequent nighttime wakening and regular daytime napping. Not getting the right sleep can have several consequences. A 2021 article, âHow Does Sleep Affect Your Heart Health?â by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, stated that, âlack of sleep has been associated with poor blood glucose control, high blood pressure, obesity, and heart-related conditions. Over time, poor sleep can lead to un
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Sleep disorders increase health care utilization and costs
Sleep disorders are associated with significantly higher rates of health care utilization, conservatively placing an additional $94.9 billion in costs each year to the United States health care system, according to a new study from researchers at Mass Eye and Ear, a member hospital of Mass General Brigham.
In their new analysis, published in the
Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, the researchers found the number of medical visits and prescriptions filled were nearly doubled in people with sleep disorders such as sleep apnea and insomnia, compared to similar people without. Affected patients were also more likely to visit the emergency department and have more comorbid medical conditions.