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Helping people sleep is our #1 priority. As such, we focus on sleep education and sharing the latest news and research on how important it is to overall wellness, longevity and living your best life! Learn more about how to improve your sleep here.

Blog & Recent News

Helping people sleep is our #1 priority. As such, we focus on sleep education and sharing the latest news and research on how important it is to overall wellness, longevity and living your best life! Learn more about how to improve your sleep here.

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Why We Sleep (And Why It’s So Important to Sleep Well)

Everyone knows it’s important to get a good night’s sleep, but do you know why we need to sleep in the first place…

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Why We Sleep (And Why It’s So Important to Sleep Well)

Why We Sleep (And Why It’s So Important to Sleep Well)

Everyone knows it's important to get a good night's sleep, but do you know why we need to sleep in the first place? When you're asleep, you're largely unaware of what's happening around you until you wake up. However, sleep isn't a passive process where you just close...

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New Study Finds Link Between Severe COVID and Sleep Apnea

New Study Finds Link Between Severe COVID and Sleep Apnea

It's 2022, and the COVID-19 pandemic seems to show no sign of slowing down anytime soon. While painstaking research continues to reveal more and more about the coronavirus than we originally knew, the findings are not always optimistic. One recent study has found that...

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Alcohol and Sleep May Not Mix as Well as You Think

Alcohol and Sleep May Not Mix as Well as You Think

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

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...

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What Makes Sleep Apnea Worse? 8 Things to Watch Out For

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...

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Alzheimer’s and Sleep: How Poor Sleep Can Put You At Risk

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...

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What is Sleep Debt, and Why Is It So Hard to Recover?

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...

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Sleep Apnea Doubles Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death

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...

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GERD and Sleep Apnea: Treating OSA Helps Reduce Nighttime Reflux

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....

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Sleep and Pain: How to Sleep Well If You Experience Chronic Pain

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...

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Tinnitus and Sleep Apnea are Connected – Here’s Why

Tinnitus and Sleep Apnea are Connected – Here’s Why

Is ringing in your ears keeping you awake at night? If so, you’re not alone. Many people with tinnitus complain that the intrusive sounds make it difficult to fall asleep. They often wake up the next morning feeling groggy and sleep-deprived too. Tinnitus can...

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The Connection Between Sleep Apnea and High Blood Pressure

The Connection Between Sleep Apnea and High Blood Pressure

You may not know it, but sleep apnea and high blood pressure have more in common than you think.  These two conditions are dangerous on their own, but they can be a real nightmare together. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most...

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8 Tips for Nighttime Allergy Relief

8 Tips for Nighttime Allergy Relief

Do you struggle with allergy symptoms? Do they feel especially bad at night when you’re trying to fall asleep or stay asleep? Whether your allergy response is caused by dust mites, pet dander, or pollen, seasonal allergies are an all too familiar annoyance. They often...

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