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.
Did you actually READ what you posted there? Normally you are quite sane and intelligent in your posts, but WHAT did you smoke this afternoon?!?
Who appointed YOU the arbiter of what activities are allowed, and by whom?
That statement made you sound like you belong on some control freak site like DU, not a conservative page.
Just wow!
LOL. I was being facetious, but my point is, he was too important to risk his health. We are unfortunately in a spot, where all of our rights could depend on one or two people.
This should be the Warning Label on EVERY IRS Envelope:
“” Experts say that upon receiving this envelope, 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. If you survive after receiving this envelope, a tax attorney might be your second phone call. If you do not survive receipt of this envelope, No Worries, the IRS and many State Governments still have the Death Tax. “”
Look at a “Night Guard” oral device.
1) stay awake
LOL!
I have used a CPAP and now a BIPAP for over 15 years.
I am alive today because of the use of those machines.
Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the lord my soul to keep.
>And now for something completely different …
A Møøse once bit my sister... No realli! She was Karving her initials on the møøse with the sharpened end of an interspace tøøthbrush given her by Svenge - her brother-in-law - an Oslo dentist and star of many Norwegian møvies: “The Høt Hands of an Oslo Dentist”, “Fillings of Passion”, “The Huge Mølars of Horst Nordfink”...
Stay away from the ModeRNA.
I would also suggest that you have a Blue Heeler (or some other lesser dog) sleeping in your bedroom. Awoke me on two occasions in time to get to the hospital.
Sorry, normally my ( /sarc ) detector is better than that.
I was just on Fakebook, so that’s why I was a bit hair-trigger, I guess
Sure enough, they diagnosed SA (I was truly shocked) and sold me a CPAP.
I was faithfully compliant for over a year, but can honestly say I didn’t wake up feeling refreshed, more energetic, etc. as you might expect from using this device.
After about a year, the machine turned on me, hitting me every few minutes or less with weird shots of air as I was drifting off, with the result being near tortuous sleep deprivation.
I finally ripped the thing off, stuck it in the closet, and went back to my snoreless sleep cycle.
I realize my experience is anecdotal, and that no doubt many have benefited from it, but CPAP isn’t for everybody.
You beat me, I was about to post the whole thing...:)
I had the same experience. Exactly. I tried hard...just didn’t do it for me.
6. Don’t go to sleep.
I get it.
6) screaming epithets to the Aholes as you fire away. Take some with you.
No dying tonight, I gotta keep up with my shows.
What a blessing to die peacefully in your sleep!
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I agree.
My father stood up and then fell over. Took a partial second. Not all that bad either at 84.
“10. Know something about the Clintons.“
That’s probably #1.
If he slept more he wouldn’t have smoked or drank as much as when he was awake. 8 hrs or more of sleep is 8 hours not smoking or drinking. Do it daily and you will live long.
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