Drowsy driving is a serious danger on the roads— especially if you drive for a living. Like many sleep problems, undiagnosed or untreated sleep apnea is a major culprit.
Posts by: Sleep Center of Middle Tennessee
How Long Should It Take to Fall Asleep? (And How to Fall Asleep Fast)
“How long should it take to fall asleep” is a question we likely ask ourselves after we’ve already been lying awake for what feels like an eternity. How often does this happen to you? You've just finished getting ready for bed, and you've finally slipped between...
Is It Bad to Exercise Before Bed? Putting The Question to Rest
How many times have you felt the motivation to exercise in the late hours of the evening but have worried if it’s too late to exercise before bed? You know you will have a burst of energy post-workout, but will that prevent you from being able to fall asleep? ...
Slow-Wave Sleep: Why It’s Essential for a Good Night’s Sleep
Slow-wave sleep is a crucial part of getting the rest you need each night, but do you know why it's so important? Sleep is a key biological function— everything in your body and your brain rely on adequate sleep to work properly. Slow-wave sleep helps to ensure that...
Yoga Nidra for Sleep: How This Ancient Practice Can Help You Get a Good Night’s Sleep
While the origins of yoga date back over 5,000 years, the meditative practice has never been more popular than it is today, and its methods and uses have flourished over the millennia. Today over 36 million people throughout the United States regularly practice yoga...
Sleep Apnea Implant: What is It, Who’s Eligible, and What are the Risks?
Forty percent of American adults snore, and 80 percent of snorers have a common, but serious sleep disorder called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). While OSA is a very common sleep disorder, it often goes undiagnosed. Even children can have sleep apnea, called pediatric...
Sleep Apnea Treatment Without CPAP? When to Try Alternative Therapies to CPAP
Many patients ask if CPAP is the only treatment option for obstructive sleep apnea. Patients sitting across from a sleep specialist getting the news that they have sleep apnea, often envision nights wearing a mask connected to a large, loud, uncomfortable, and...
Sleep Apnea and Insomnia: How These Common Sleep Disorders Can Be a Deadly Combination
About 70 million American adults experience chronic sleep problems and poor sleep each year. Common sleep problems include serious sleep disorders like obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and insomnia. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), often identified by the sound of...
What Causes Insomnia? 7 Reasons You May Have Trouble Sleeping
We've all had nights like these— you toss and turn, unable to sleep for hours and before you know it, you can hear the birds outside mocking you as the sun shines through your window. You stretch, yawn, and sigh— another sleepless night. There's no debate that a good...
What is Your Circadian Rhythm And How Can It Affect Sleep Apnea?
Each day, every single person on Earth lives according to a set schedule. It starts when you wake up and ends when you go to sleep, starting again the very next day. Changes to this normal routine can and often do happen, but it's easy to get back on track again as...
