It looks like a new classification for sleep disturbances has been uncovered by the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. Based on their findings, sleep disturbances are associated with “meaningful reductions” in quality of life and is multiplied as per the individual’s race or sleep disorder.

It was said that African-Americans who snored heavily had insomnia or excessive daytime sleepiness. They were worse than Caucasian and Hispanic counterparts with regards to physical health deterioration. But Hispanic people with frequent snoring, insomnia symptoms or excessive daytime sleepiness showed greater mental distress than Caucasians, as did African-Americans.

(Source) Silent Night UK

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For the people continuously suffering from sleep apnea, Philips Respironics has unveiled a new sleep therapy system that should address people who are having breathing difficulties at night. The new Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machine offers a new bi-level airway pressure technology which delivers a gentle flow of pressurized air through a mask and into the user, keeping their airway open and improving quality of rest.

With the growing number of people suffering from sleep apnea, this new system should be a welcome addition. OSA is a common condition that affects more men than women, with about 3.5 per cent of men and 1.5 per cent of women suffering from it in the UK.

(Source) Silent Night

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