Do you enjoy a glass or two of wine before bed, or some other alcoholic drink to wind down in the evening? If so, you’re in good company. Many Americans and adults around the world have a drink at night because they believe it helps them fall asleep more easily. ...
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How to Travel with a CPAP Machine: Tips and Tricks
A lot of pre-planning has to go into even a small trip— what should you pack? What can you safely leave at home or pick up upon arrival? This can be tricky for most travelers, but it can become even more complicated if you are a...
What Makes Sleep Apnea Worse? 8 Things to Watch Out For
If you or someone you know has sleep apnea, then you know the serious health implications and how hard it can be to get a good night's sleep when your oxygen supply is impaired and you struggle to breathe. 40 percent of Americans snore and 80 percent of those people...
Alzheimer’s and Sleep: How Poor Sleep Can Put You At Risk
A bad night’s rest can make you feel tired and sluggish the next day, but can it potentially put you at risk of Alzheimer's disease? If you’re age 65 or above, it actually can. You may be surprised why your sleep puts you at higher risk of developing this brain...
How Sleep Disorders in Children Can Create Future Health Problems
Does your child snore, wake often, or struggle to sleep at night? As a parent, you can probably expect a degree of resistance from your children before bedtime, but certain signs can indicate there’s a larger problem. As kids get older, poor sleep or...
What is Sleep Debt, and Why Is It So Hard to Recover?
Do you get enough rest at night, or are you constantly exhausted and dragging your feet through each day? Sleep deprivation is a common problem nowadays— more than one-third of American adults aren't getting enough sleep. And because signs of sleep deprivation...
Sleep Apnea and Gout: Is There a Connection? (Plus 5 Tips to Control Gout and Sleep Better)
Do you wake up in the middle of the night, feeling like your joints are on fire? Does this pain prevent you from falling asleep at all some nights? Sleep and pain can create a vicious cycle of worsened pain and more sleep deprivation, especially if this pain occurs...
Sleep Apnea Doubles Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death
If you have obstructive sleep apnea you have an increased risk for numerous cardiovascular conditions from congestive heart failure to coronary artery disease to hypertension. You’ll find many articles on our website including how sleep apnea increases the risk...
GERD and Sleep Apnea: Treating OSA Helps Reduce Nighttime Reflux
GERD and sleep apnea are often associated with each other with approximately 60 percent of patients who have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) also having GERD. If you have GERD then you know it often feels like burning chest pain that moves upward to the neck and throat....
Sleep and Pain: How to Sleep Well If You Experience Chronic Pain
Experiencing aches and pains? Then you know sleep and pain are not a good combination, especially chronic pain. The unfortunate reality for 50 million Americans suffering from chronic pain is significant sleep loss, poor sleep quality, and sleep deprivation. If...