Posted on 06/03/2022 3:02:49 PM PDT by nickcarraway
Here's what to watch for.
Film fans everywhere were shocked by the recent death of actor Ray Liotta, who reportedly died in his sleep on May 26 at the age of 67. This comes a few months after comedian Bob Saget, 65, died from a head injury while he was sleeping. While passing away during sleep seems peaceful and preferable to many, when it happens to people in their 60s (relatively young these days), it can seem scary. Although we don't know Liotta's cause of death, experts say 90% of sudden, unexpected deaths at night are caused by cardiac arrest. Here's how to avoid that, if at all possible. Read on to find out more—and to ensure your health and the health of others, don't miss these Sure Signs You've Already Had COVID.
1 Be Vigilant About Medications
People who have heart and lung disease and who take medication that affects the brain (including sedatives, antidepressants or pain medicine) have the greatest risk of dying in their sleep, Dr. Sumeet Chugh, medical director of Cedars-Sinai's Heart Rhythm Center, told the Wall Street Journal recently. He advised people in that group talk to their doctors about reducing risk. "Talk to your physicians again and say, 'Listen, do I need this extra sedative? Maybe I can try to manage with one instead of two.'" Even if that doesn't apply to you, being aware of potential interactions between medications, not to mention alcohol and other substances, is increasingly important as you get older.
2 Be Aware of Sleep Apnea Symptoms
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) causes people to stop breathing for periods during sleep as soft tissues collapse into the airway. The body wakes up slightly so breathing can resume, repeating the process several times a night. If it sounds exhausting, your body agrees: Sleep apnea can raise the risk of heart disease and sudden cardiac arrest. The condition is treatable, but experts say 80 to 90 percent of people with sleep apnea are undiagnosed. The prime symptom: Snoring. If you do it chronically, consult your doctor.
3 Don't Ignore Chest Pain
Chest pain isn't like a headache or hangover—trying to "sleep it off" could be a fatal mistake. Experts say that if you experience even mild discomfort, pressure, tightness or squeezing in the chest area; pain in the neck, jaw, back or shoulders; shortness of breath; or lightheadedness, it could be a sign of a heart attack. Call 911 immediately.
4 Be Vigilant About Heart Health
Regular physical exams will keep you up-to-date on your heart health. Many heart problems or signs of heart disease can be identified with a routine EKG. Year round, practicing heart-healthy habits—eating a healthy diet, getting regular exercise, avoiding tobacco, and drinking alcohol only in moderation—can go a long way.
4 Get Enough Quality Sleep
Sleep isn't a health risk—far from. Not getting enough quality sleep on a regular basis has been linked with a variety of health problems, from obesity and diabetes to dementia and heart disease. Last month, scientists said they've determined the ideal amount of sleep for people in middle and old age: Seven hours a night. Getting six hours or less has been associated with cardiovascular disease. And to protect your life and the lives of others, don't visit any of these 35 Places You're Most Likely to Catch COVID.
“Don’t use a cpap - puts bad stuff in you”
What would you suggest?
#1 Don’t take Government forced medications. They profit when you die by 65
They didn’t even mention wiggling your toes and moving your legs a bit before getting out of bed to help the blood flow start.
I’d like to die peacefully in my sleep like my grandfather, not screaming in terror like his passengers.😁
There are a lot worse ways to go.
Justice Scalia was also a heavy smoker, but when he died in his sleep at age 79, the nuttiest of the nutty Freepers concluded that he was murdered by the deep state.
I’d rather die in my sleep. You’re dead. Bam.
A sleeping death is most peaceful. Just don’t sleep wearing women undergarments.
my mom used to say don’t eat a banana and drink water before bedtime or you could die.
I have no idea where that came from.
I want to die, peacefully in my sleep, like my grandfather, not yelling and screaming like his passengers.
I disagree. The air intake has a filter so you avoid the dust that causes allergies. Keep it clean and it’s the best sleep I’ve ever had. It’s probably helpful that I live in a high desert environment. And when I had covid early on, it was amazing. I put it beside my recliner and sat with it on all day with no water in the reservoir, it dried my sinuses wonderfully.
Recently I went on an overnight trip and went really light, just a briefcase so I left it at home. The sleep was the worst ever, and reminded me why I got it to begin with.
Unreal... stuff of nightmares.
Yeah, why die peacefully in your sleep when you can die a slow, lingering and painful death from cancer?
You close your eyes, and when you wake up you’re in Valhalla.
I don’t think Epstein got a chance to talk.
I don’t think Vince Foster talked, not sure.
Or Ron Brown?
White Water’s McDougall?
Seth Rich leaked
But the list is really too long to analyze.
I didn’t know he smoked. He should have been forced to quit and take care of his health. He was too important, and now he’s been replaced by a left-of-center justice.
My best friend died in my driveway while asleep in his RV. He was nearly 4 years younger than I am now. I would rather live to sleep, than die in my sleep at this point. I think a heart attack, while painful, is an easier way to go that laying in Hospice while family and workers hope “it is over soon”.
Not if you clean it. It will filter things out of the air.
But there was an issue with Philips Dreamware C-Paps causing users to inhale degraded polyurethane foam particles, resulting in formaldehyde in the lungs.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.