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Obesity Surgery May Not End Sleep Apnea Obese adults with obstructive sleep apnea are still likely to need sleep apnea treatment after weight loss surgery, a study shows. Are You Suffering From Olympics Exhaustion? U.S. Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps may have no problem breaking two world records within an hour. But the rest of us watching him are exhausted. Good Night?s Sleep Eludes Many in U.S. If hitting the hay means popping a pill, you're not alone. A new Consumer Reports survey finds that many Americans are "problem sleepers," and one in five use some type of sleep medicine to help them nod off at least once a week. Sleep Apnea May Be Deadly Suffering from sleep apnea may do more than just spoil a good night?s sleep. A new study shows that people with severe sleep apnea may be up to three times more likely to die prematurely, and that risk increases if the sleep disorder is left untreated. Sleep Labs: Rx for Better Shut-Eye An overnight stay at a sleep disorder lab may help identify what's keeping you up at night. Are You and Your Partner Sleep Compatible? Are sleep disorders and incompatible nighttime habits driving you and your partner apart at night? WebMD went to the experts for solutions. Asleep on the Job? Nodding off at work? Here are some tips to give you energy throughout the day. Alcohol & Sleep: Nix the Nightcap? WebMD investigates the booze-snooze connection and why drinking before bedtime could affect the quality of your shuteye. Sleep Apnea May Spur Night Heart Attacks Obstructive sleep apnea may make nighttime heart attacks more likely than daytime heart attacks, new cardiology research shows. Undercover Investigation How You Sleep Offers Clues to How You Live You May Sleep Less Than You Think People may overestimate their nightly sleep time by as much as an hour, sleep experts report in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. Worst Menopause Symptom? Lack of Sleep New research shows that women in early menopause report that lack of sleep is their biggest problem. Why Sleepwalkers Need Regular Sleep Sleep deprivation may make sleepwalkers more likely to sleepwalk, a Canadian study shows. Watch Your Sleep, Watch Your Weight Ah, sweet sleep. We seem to get too little. Now researchers are finding that too much or too little sleep may lead to unhealthy weight gain. Unhappy Marriages Lead to Restless Nights In a study of nearly 3,000 women, those who were in unhappy unions were about 50% more likely to suffer symptoms of insomnia than their happily married counterparts. Too Little Sleep, Too Much Snacking? Researchers have found that people who don't get enough sleep often indulge in excessive snacking. Soft Bed or Hard Bed for Back Pain? A Danish study finds more people with back pain prefer soft beds to hard ones. But experts tell WebMD no bed type is best for all backs. Sleep Deprivation Stirs Up Emotions A new study shows that sleep deprivation is linked to a disconnect in the part of the brain responsible for keeping emotions under control. Sleep Apnea Device May Help Save Heart A CPAP machine may help prevent heart attacks and strokes in people with obstructive sleep apnea, German doctors say. Poor Sleep Harsher on Women Sleep problems aren't good for anyone, but they may be harsher on women's bodies and emotions, a Duke Univiversity expert reports. Obesity Ups Odds of Short Sleep A research analysis shows being obese increases the odds of being a short sleeper. Not Enough Sleep All Too Common America gets less sleep than it did in 1985, with more adults reporting that they sleep no more than six hours per night, says the CDC. Naps Best Way to Fight Midday Nods A short siesta is the best way to combat the mid-afternoon nods, a small study suggests. A jolt of caffeine may also help to overcome daytime sleepiness, British researchers say. High-Fat Diet Linked to Poor Sleep Researchers have found that the more fat you consume each day, the less likely you are to get a good night's sleep. Help for Snoring Hubby? Share the Bed A new study of married couples finds that the wife holds the key to helping the husband stay on track when it comes to treating sleep apnea.

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