While the temporary effects of sleep apnea can lead to poor sleep, untreated sleep apnea can lead to diabetes, hypertension, and even cancer. If this is a worry of yours, you’re not alone— about 22 million Americans experience sleep apnea each year. We've talked about...
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.
“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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
