Having trouble getting a good night of sleep? If so, you’re not the only one. Sleep deprivation is a common issue that impacts millions of Americans. About one in three of U.S. adults report not getting a sufficient amount of sleep -- equivalent to at least 7 hours...

Having a hard time either falling asleep or getting a full night of rest? Stress could be the reason you aren’t getting enough sleep, because stress and sleep are so closely tied to each other. There’s a good chance you’re already familiar with how troublesome stress...

Do you routinely find yourself feeling extremely groggy and tired, even after you’ve had a full night of sleep? Perhaps you’re taking naps and still feel exhausted. If you have trouble staying awake during the day, despite the number of hours you sleep and experience...

Untreated sleep apnea can negatively impact your health in a number of ways. Whether it's increasing your odds of type 2 diabetes, heart failure or stroke, sleep apnea is a disorder that should be dealt with sooner rather than later. Beyond the more obvious disruption...

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment is best known for helping millions of people who suffer from sleep apnea. But CPAP therapy has also been shown to alleviate a number of other health problems as well, including depression. In fact, there’s a strong...

News reports about CPAP machines being used as an alternative to ventilators have created a great deal of misinformation about both devices and their uses. This article explains the differences of the two devices and how CPAP machines cannot serve as a substitute when...

How do you know when it’s time to schedule a sleep test? There are a number of telling signs that will let you know. These signs go beyond having a difficult time getting a good night’s sleep, too. Sleep disorders can rear their ugly heads at any time of the day. This...

Although when we usually refer to hygiene, we’re talking about sleep hygiene. Yet with the current concerns about COVID-19 outbreaks, we felt it was appropriate to share different hygiene tips that will hopefully help you sleep easier tonight knowing you’re taking...

If you’re suffering from diabetes, it’s important to keep in mind you’re not the only one. Nearly 35 million Americans -- or more than 1 out of every 10 people -- have diabetes, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many...

As a provider of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) to over 30,000 patients for treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), Sleep Centers of Middle Tennessee (SCMT) has issued a series of guidelines for CPAP use during the COVID-19 outbreak. Dr. William Noah,...

As the weather gets warmer, many of you are packing up your sweaters and dreaming about short sleeves and shorts.  Spring and summertime are often associated with shedding bulky sweaters along with some winter weight. Which is why it makes some sense that World...

Obstructive sleep apnea can contribute to a number of medical conditions, with heart disease among the more serious. Left unmanaged, sleep apnea has been shown to make the following heart problems worse: Atrial Fibrillation, or Irregular Heartbeats Coronary Artery...

Are you currently dealing with sleep problems? If so, you’re not the only one, but a simple sleep journal (also referred to as a sleep diary, can prove instrumental in helping you identify and resolve your sleep issues. Poor sleep is endemic in the United States, with...

If you’re trying to avoid getting sick this winter and taking steps to stay healthy, sleep can provide you with a much needed boost to your immune system. Without good sleep, you’re also more susceptible to catching whatever virus may be going around. Your parents’...

A good night’s sleep has long been considered a natural antidote for migraine headaches. Now, as we enter 2020, new research indicates this centuries-old solution is backed by scientific data. Poor sleep has been increasingly linked to both migraine pain and frequency...

It is estimated that 25% of Americans suffer from insomnia each year. Insomnia is a common disorder that impacts our sleep and mental health.  Having insomnia can have a negative impact on your daily life, making it much more difficult to function and focus. Insomnia...

Sleep apnea isn’t just a problem for men. Right now, for almost every eight men who are diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), only one woman is diagnosed. But surveys of the general public suggest the actual ratio is much closer than 8:1. In fact, for every...