The Sleep Blog

  • Sleep Problems Lead to Drug and Alcohol Abuse

    Sleeping disorders are very common among adults with alcohol and drug abuse problems. In the past, many addiction specialists have just assumed that the substance abuse is causing the sleep disorder–after all, drugs and alcohol are well-known sleep disruptors. However, scientific studies are finding that sleep disorders seem to occur before substance abuse, not as … Կարդալ ավելին »

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    Erectile Dysfunction and Sleep Apnea

    In the United States alone, 22 million people suffer from sleep apnea–a statistic so seroius that the CDC has called sleep disorders a “public health epidemic“. At the same time, an estimated 18 million American men struggle with erectile dysfunction. Now, the medical community is coming to realize is that the prevalence of these two … Կարդալ ավելին »

  • What is Home Sleep Testing (HST)?

    You’re probably familiar with the idea of a sleep study. You’re likely picturing a bed in a sleep center, a night away from your home and your family, a tangle of wires and sensors, and a somewhat restless night of sleep.   But what if I told you that there was a sleep study option … Կարդալ ավելին »

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    The Cost of Fatigue

    Chronic illness affects more than just the health of the person who lives with it; the economic costs are also significant. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is one such illness that affects millions of Americans, many of whom are undiagnosed, untreated, and may not even know they have it. And according to a report from Harvard … Կարդալ ավելին »

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    5 Tips to Keep Electronics Out of the Bedroom and Sleep Better

    It’s the end of the day and you’re all tucked into bed, but your brain isn’t quite ready for sleep just yet. So what do you do? You grab your phone and spend the next 30 minutes checking out social media or reading the news. Although this may seem like a harmless habit, reading on … Կարդալ ավելին »

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    Անպտղություն և քնի խանգարումներ. ապացուցված կապ

    If you’ve been trying to conceive a child without success, no doubt you’ve heard much advice regarding how to increase your chances: weight control, cutting down on alcohol and caffeine, or using an ovulation calendar, to name a few. But there’s another, frequently overlooked barrier to conception: sleep deprivation or a sleep disorder in either … Կարդալ ավելին »

  • What Causes Sleep Apnea in Children?

    Does your child toss and turn frequently during the night? Does he or she often wake up with headaches or a dry throat, or exhibit problematic behavior during the day? If so, you might not be aware that your child could be suffering from the sleep disorder obstructive sleep apnea. Many parents might never consider … Կարդալ ավելին »

  • Amy Poehler and Sleep Apnea Image

    Amy Poehler writes: “Sleep helps you win at life.”

    “I slept wherever I could. Twenty minutes at lunch. During production meetings. In my car. I remember being filled with rage when childless people would talk about brunch.” Sound like you after a horrible night’s sleep? That’s the sardonic account of Amy Poehler, actress, comedian, writer, producer, and renaissance-woman-with-kids-and-sleep-apnea. You’d think celebrities could hire someone to … Կարդալ ավելին »

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    I Just Had a Sleep Study. What’s Next??

    I received this email from a patient yesterday: I completed my sleep study (2nd visit) last night (at Hemet location). I know it is too soon for test results but can you tell me anything about what happens next?   Am I now waiting for word from you, or from my own doctor, for results … Կարդալ ավելին »

  • CDC Declares Sleep Disorders a Public Health Epidemic

    If you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, or if you find yourself nodding off during the day, you’re not alone.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sleep disorders are so pervasive in the United States that they now constitute a public health epidemic.  Research conducted by the CDC indicates that … Կարդալ ավելին »