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? ...

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...

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...

How often do you wake up feeling tired and worn out, even after a full night's sleep? Everyone has felt the effects of lost sleep and sleep deprivation at some point, leaving many to wonder about its lasting impacts and potential solutions. For some people, sleep loss...

As you get older, do you ever feel more aware of your health? Maybe you think about things like "Should I choose the salad instead of the burger?" "Did I remember to get my flu shot?" "Should I be worried about these symptoms?" If you've been thinking about that last...

It's a well-known fact that people spend one-third of their lives sleeping, but for as much time as you spend sleeping, how much do you think about your sleeping position? There's a lot more to sleep than you may expect— we don't just get comfortable in bed, fall...

With the arrival of spring, you’re likely welcoming the longer sunny days, but for many, the return of warmer weather means it’s allergy season.  Allergies can affect your quality of life. Quite often allergies or their treatment can lead to feelings of extreme...

Public awareness of mental health struggles has made leaps and bounds in the last few years, but have you ever considered how your mental health can affect your sleep and vice versa? Twenty-five percent of Americans suffer from insomnia each year— in fact, it's one of...

Sleep apnea and hormones are more closely connected than you may realize.  Hormones are a vital part of healthy sleep, and a good night's sleep is vital to healthy hormone production. However, even with proper sleep hygiene (meaning you have a great sleep routine...

There are dozens of different hormones that work together in your body to help keep you healthy inside and out. But of the many hormones in your body, which hormones affect sleep? You may be familiar with one or two hormones affecting your sleep, but some may surprise...

Even just one night of poor sleep can make you feel awful. Not only are you exhausted and often cranky the next morning, but you may just feel "off" and you’re really not exactly sure why.  This sense of imbalance is most likely thanks to your hormones, or...