A new study from Sweden has found a surprising link between taking Viagra and improved life expectancy amongst heart attack survivors. Impotence can be a warning sign of cardiovascular disease, but is generally treated with alprostadil instead of Viagra amongst heart disease patients. Since Viagra (and other PDE5 inhibitors) decreases blood pressure, it previously has not been recommended for heart disease patients due to the risk of heart attack.
Falling asleep can be especially difficult for insomniacs and those with physical irritation, such as restless leg syndrome. Although many will try their best to ignore it, restless leg syndrome (RLS) should be taken seriously as experts say it may be a red flag for heart disease.
The better you are at resting, the more energy and creativity you’ll bring into your work – but few of us actually know how to relax at the end of the day.
Rest is a requirement, not a luxury. All it takes are a few changes to your routines and habits, which can help protect you from sleep disorders like insomnia, mood disorders and even high blood pressure. Try practicing one of these after work today!
The CPAP Clinic has a network of 40 clinics nationwide, and works in partnership with Centurion Healthcare, a Respiratory & Sleep Specialist clinic group to provide comprehensive sleep care including: 1. Respiratory & Sleep Specialist consultation – face-to-face and telehealth available 2. Sleep studies – in-lab, home and contactless sleep studies available. Bulk billing available for specialist telehealth consultations as well as sleep studies. Medicare criteria apply.
Call 1300 76 29 39 or email info@thecpapclinic.com.au for more information.
Australia’s notoriously strict hotel quarantine rules may be relaxed in the upcoming months. Changes to both the length, and hotel stay have been flagged. The Department of Health Secretary Brendan Murphy announced, “We might think about reducing the length of quarantine or more home quarantine particularly for vaccinated people. Our risk tolerance will change over the second half of this year.”
With so many new wearable technologies, it is easy to get access to your day-to-day health statistics – and now, fitness trackers are starting to measure your blood oxygen saturation, or SpO2, which could help detect sleep apnoea.
Manuka honey has many health benefits due to its antibacterial properties, setting it apart from traditional honey. Native to New Zealand, it has an active ingredient (methylglyoxal) which is responsible for its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits.
The EU drug regulator, European Medicines Agency (EMA), is urging countries to resume the rollout of the AstraZeneca vaccine after finding no link between the jab and a higher risk of developing blood clots.
It’s sleep awareness week! We all know we need sleep – but we rarely get enough of it. 7-8 hours of sleep is recommended for most adults, but many Australians are functioning on much less. For some, operating on 5-6 hours per night might even be a point of pride. But getting enough sleep is a necessity when it comes to our health. Here are just 10 things that 8 hours of sleep does for you.
You’ve made the decision to start working on your sleep – so what now? For those looking for ways to improve their sleeping habits, start with the 10 Commandments of Sleep Hygiene. These simple steps can help you fall asleep faster, for longer, and more deeply.
