Sleep is not a luxury. It is a biological necessity. Yet for millions of people — particularly women and those of Asian descent — sleep disorders remain under-recognised, under-diagnosed, and under-treated.
Snoring and sleep apnoea are often talked about together, and for good reason – they’re closely linked, but they aren’t the same condition.
Sleep is often overlooked in discussions about health, yet it plays a crucial role in regulating everything from immunity to digestion.
Insomnia isn't just about getting less sleep, which could be considered normal for some people. Instead, it's about the negative impact that this lack of sleep has on our daytime functioning. This is one of the harmful effects of insomnia.
Sleep apnoea is recognised as a significant factor in both triggering and maintaining Atrial Fibrillation. This is because over time, repeated apnoeic episodes that occur repeatedly overnight may lead to stress on the heart, which can trigger AF.
Professor Michael Polkey at Welbeck discusses 4 reasons why you're struggling to sleep and how this can be remedied.