We spend nearly one-third of our lives asleep. Without sleep, we wouldn't be able to function properly. However, several things can negatively impact our sleep. Take snoring, for instance—it can disrupt your sleep and your partner's sleep. You might have heard this...
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How To Use Your Sleep Cycle For Your Best Sleep
Suffering from a sleep disorder? Finding quality sleep solutions starts with a healthy understanding of the sleep cycle stages and how they affect the quality of shut-eye you experience each night. Knowing what you can do to get the most out of your sleep cycles can...
Does Sleep Apnea Cause Weight Gain? Here’s What You Need to Know
There's a well-known correlation between sleep apnea and being overweight. In fact, treatable levels of sleep apnea are found in about 40% of people with obesity. And, if you look at the data from the other direction, you'll find that approximately 70% of people with...
Can You Die from Insomnia?
One-third of adults in America don't get the recommended seven hours of sleep. Even worse, those who aren’t getting consistent sleep could be suffering from a sleep disorder. Some mistake insomnia as episodic -- a major reason why it's a commonly undiagnosed sleep...
Top 5 Tips To Help You Fall Asleep and Stay Asleep
What happens at night is one of the most important indicators of how you’ll feel during the day. It also dictates your energy levels, how well you perform throughout the day, and your overall health. Often, making just a few small changes to your routine or...
Is Insomnia Genetic?
If you’ve spent a restless night--or several--pacing the floor, counting herds of sheep, reading the most boring book you can find, trying anything to drift off to sleep, you may have wondered what causes your insomnia and what you can do to end the suffering. You’re...
Sleep Like a Baby: The Snoring Solutions You Need for a Good Night’s Rest
Has your partner started sleeping with earplugs? Are they always "accidentally" elbowing you in the middle of the night? If so, you may be one of the approximately 90 million Americans who snore on a regular basis. Snoring isn't just a nuisance to your partner, it’s a...
Long-Term Snoring Relief: A Trusted Guide
Sleep awareness is on the rise. Maybe you’ve noticed the recent influx of products developed to capitalize on helping you get a good night’s sleep or address your sleep issues? One major sleep issue these products claim to address is snoring. Many people snore, but...
The Surprising Connection Between Snoring, Sleep Apnea, and Alzheimer’s Disease
Every day we learn more about the important role sleep plays in overall health. New research from the Mayo Clinic is now indicating a link to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and the development of Alzheimer’s disease. This isn’t the first study to link disordered...
National Blood Pressure Education Month: Sleep and Hypertension
We all know how it feels to wake up after a restless night of sleep. You may feel groggy, sleepy, maybe you have a headache. But what you may not realize is that your lack of sleep may also be affecting your heart health. May is National Blood Pressure Education...