Sleep Health Resources
Non-REM sleep makes up about 75 to 80% of your night and includes the deep, restorative stages that repair the body. REM sleep, roughly 20 to 25%, is when most vivid dreaming and…
February is Heart Health Month, so it’s time to learn about how getting quality sleep is one of the best things you can do for your heart. Sleep and Your Heart The Basics Each…
When it comes to sleep, being a male or female is not the same, or equal. There are a lot of expectations about sleep and even more about the amount that women and men need…
Dreams may not be so sweet if they are impacting your quality of sleep. We all dream each night, whether the dreams are remembered or not. Many Americans are chronically…
To some people’s surprise, children experience sleep disorders just like adults. In fact, aroundfifty percentof children will experience some form of sleep problem. The earlier…
Winter changes a lot about the physiology of the body that’s difficult to get used to unless you live somewhere with frigid temperatures year-round. Whether you like the winter…
It’s National COPD Awareness Month which makes it the perfect time to learn about this disease and how a person with COPD and sleep apnea can manage the symptoms…
Just how sleepy are you? When asked how they are, people often have the same variety of responses. These include an often dishonest fine, tired or stressed. Many people have an…
Although the prevalence of sleep apnea is common, too few seek diagnosis and some struggle to be compliant with treatment. One way to combat this is by being educated on the…
Delaying treatment for a health concern is never a good idea. A good rule of thumb is that if something hurts or bothers you for more than 24-48 hours, it’s time to get it…
We’ve all been sleepy at one point or another during the day - maybe even really tired, but for some, this is a serious condition. Hypersomnia may not be as well known as we’d…
Pediatric sleep apnea symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment: how kids present differently from adults, and when to see a pediatric sleep specialist.
It’s a parent’s favorite time of year and hopefully an exciting time for your kids as well. Amid the busyness of preparing the essentials your child needs for school such as fall…
Do you know that feeling when you’ve been sitting too long and you have the urge to get up and stretch your legs? That’s what people with restless leg syndrome feel every day.…
The term insomnia is used frequently by many people in casual conversations referring to their lack of sleep. However, few know what a disorder of insomnia actually is and how it…
Snoring is often lightheartedly joked about in social situations. Many people will find humor in having a college roommate or neighbor that they can hear snoring from across the…
Narcolepsy is a term many people have heard, but few understand what it is and the implications it can have on a person’s daily life. It impacts 200,000 Americans, but only 25…
Narcolepsy is a rare sleep disorder, but there are a variety of options for treatment. Because of how narcolepsy impacts day to day activities, it’s incredibly important for…
Yawning, irritability and depression are just a few signs of sleep deprivation. Lack of sleep can be dangerous for the individual as well as the others around them.…
Whether it was your doctor, significant other, friend or yourself that suggested you may have a sleeping disorder, you have made the decision to have a sleep test performed and…
Many of us deal with stress every day in one form or another. However, extreme stress over a long period of time can have significant impacts on your health and may even place…
Many people are becoming more and more familiar with the prevalence of sleep disorders. Many have been sufferers of sleep apnea, but not all have taken the steps necessary to…
Types of Sleep Disorders in Children Sleep can be a battle between many parents and their children from the time they are born. This causes many parents to dismiss signs of sleep…
Insurance coverage for sleep studies, sleep apnea testing, and CPAP therapy explained -- Medicare, commercial plans, prior auth, and adherence rules.
Many who suspect they have sleep apnea don’t seek treatment due to common misconceptions about what a diagnoses entails. With either choice, it is a simple test. It records your…
You’ve heard of the hidden dangers that certain types of products or habits put the average American at risk. Unfortunately, less is heard about the unknown epidemic of untreated…
If you or someone you love has Obstructive Sleep Apnea, you may have concern about how it can impact overall health, particularly the heart. We believe the best weapon against…
When you were younger, you may have giggled at the sound of a relative snoring loudly in their sleep. Unfortunately, many adults do the same without realizing the hidden danger…
So your bed partner has been diagnosed with sleep apnea and started CPAP Therapy. This will not only help your partner, it can also improve your health and relationship. In order…
It can be difficult to integrate anything new into your sleeping routine. This is especially true for people with sleep apnea as they begin CPAP therapy. Like any prescribed…
Gone are the days of wondering why you did or didn’t get a restful night’s sleep! With brand new technology emerging to monitor sleep, people are taking their sleep into their…
So you’ve recently been diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea and after the diagnostic process have been prescribed a CPAP Machine by your doctor. This solution to your health…
“Nah, I don’t need my coffee. I got my 8 hours of sleep.” –No Adult Ever. If you can relate to the above quote, you’re not alone. Most Americans don’t get enough sleep at night.…
Dishwashers, Roombas and self-cleaning litter boxes all have one thing in common: they’re there to keep you from having to do chores you either don’t like or don’t have the time…
Whether you find yourself unable to sleep because your sleeping partner snores so loudly it keeps you awake, or you’ve been told that you snore, snoring can seem like a minor…
Whether you’re experiencing symptoms like repeated daytime fatigue, snoring or waking up suddenly feeling short of breath, it’s probably time to stop ignoring the symptoms and…
