The Sleep Blog

  • Hollywood Actress Dies From Sleep Apnea: What to Take Away

    Amanda Peterson, star of the 80s classic Can’t Buy Me Love, passed away earlier this month. The actress began her career in 1982 with her role as an orphan in “Annie” and a few other jobs before finding her break-out role opposite Patrick Dempsey. Though she had cut back on acting by 1994, Amanda did not … Կարդալ ավելին »

  • Snoring vs. Sleep Apnea: Which is it? (Guest Post)

    It’s normal to snore occasionally – perhaps when you are suffering from a cold or after you’ve had a few drinks at a party before going to sleep. But what if you, like millions of Americans, snore regularly night after night? Are you suffering from a debilitating sleep disorder that can significantly affect all aspects … Կարդալ ավելին »

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    We answer ALL your Sleep Study Related Questions

    If you’re reading this blog, odds are, you’re looking for more information about sleep and sleep disorders. That’s good news for you, because the goal of this blog post is to give you an answer to ALL of your questions relating to sleep apnea, sleep studies, and the treatment that you can get afterwards.  (Seriously, … Կարդալ ավելին »

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    Hypersomnia: Constant Sleepiness

    In a country where a full 1/5 of adults do not get enough sleep, being tired sounds like the norm! In our last post, we talked about the dangers of sleep deprivation. But what if you’re still tired despite the fact that you’re sleeping enough, or even more than normal? This condition of being constantly sleepy and perhaps … Կարդալ ավելին »

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    How bad is pulling an all-nighter?

    Americans have more incentive to stay up all night that ever before. With social media to browse, email to check, Netflix to binge-watch and chat rooms for every subject, many people have decided that yawning a little in the morning is an acceptable price to pay for a night on the Internet. And that doesn’t … Կարդալ ավելին »

  • The Best Bedroom Color For A Good Night’s Sleep

    Everyone knows that the colors we’re surrounded by can affect our moods. Rooms with lots of soft yellow are often perceived as warm and welcoming, for example, while gray rooms are often cool and neutral. From the pastels in your kitchen to the shades in your workplace, colors affect how we interpret the ambiance of … Կարդալ ավելին »

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    The Dangerous Effects of Sleep Deprivation

    We’re pretty sure you don’t need us to tell you about the causes of sleep deprivation. Not getting enough sleep is a prevalent, nationwide problem. Everyone has felt sleep-deprived at one point, and 1 in 5 adults regularly does not receive enough sleep1.  But what are the real effects, to your body and mind, of not … Կարդալ ավելին »

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    Is it a Ghost, or Just Sleep Paralysis?

    You’ve crawled into bed ready for a good night’s sleep. You begin to nod off, but haven’t completely fallen asleep yet. That’s when you sense something in the room near your bed. Despite your fright, you can’t cry out, run, or scream. You’re frozen with fear. This experience is known as sleep paralysis.  I Can’t Move: The … Կարդալ ավելին »

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    Bedtime Yoga Reduces Stress, Helps You Sleep

    Stress is the enemy of a good night’s sleep. Whether you’re worried about your upcoming review at work, your car is making a funny noise, or you’re having problems with your family, stress can keep you up later than you’d like and rob you of what little rest your sleep should be giving you. One … Կարդալ ավելին »

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    Which Sleep Position is Best for You?

    There are several different opinions about which sleep position is “best” for a good night’s sleep and overall health. Is it true that one sleep position is really better than all the others?  In short, the answer is not black-and-white. Each sleep position (back, front, and side) has benefits and drawbacks. Here’s our breakdown of … Կարդալ ավելին »