Sleep Health Resources
Picture the typical person with sleep apnea. Odds are, you just thought of a man. But studies show thatalmost one in two sleep apnea patients is a woman. How likely are women to…
This is the second post in a two-part series about women and sleep apnea. Our first post, Why Women with Sleep Apnea are Overlooked, investigates the differences in how women…
This is the first post in a two-part series about women and sleep apnea. The second post, The Health Hazards of Sleep Apnea in Women, looks at the causes and effects of sleep…
The California Sleep Society will hold its 9th annual educational symposium September 30 to October 1, 2016 in Anaheim, CA. As corporate members of this organization, we will be…
In 2013, 17.8% of American adults reported smoking cigarettes, down from 20.9% in 2005 and 42.4% in 1956 (when the U.S. government first started keeping such records). That's…
The nail industry grew to $7.47 billion in 2012. In California alone, there were almost 8,000 nail salons. Many of the patients we schedule for in-center and in-home sleep…
Why does coffee help us start the day? Caffeine is a tricky substance. To our brains, caffeine looks like adenosine, a compound consisting of adenine (one of the four building…
What are the different types of sleep centers that offer diagnostic testing for sleep disorders and what are the benefits of each? What is an IDTF? AnIDTFis a diagnostic testing…
Busy professionals experience many pressures that impede their ability to obtain optimal amounts of sleep. Working according to shift patterns, working across different time…
A study published this month in the New England Journal of Medicine tested the effects of CPAP therapy on heart disease. Positive Airway Pressure devices, called PAP, deliver…
Learn where to donate or sell a used CPAP, which supplies programs accept, and how to prepare a device safely.
Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have identified a circuit in the brains of mice that regulates their sleep-wake cycle. As many as 25-30% of Americans…
We've covered the effects of using electronics before bed in several blog posts (check out the most recent one here). According to some doctors, drinking alcohol before bed may…
I have good news for you. Musicians aren't the only people who can look cool wearing tinted glasses ... inside ... at night. According to research, exposure to artificial light…
It’s well known that there’s a correlation between sleeping patterns and marijuana usage. Research shows that there are some strains that work better at inducing sleepiness or…
Why buying a used CPAP machine on Craigslist or eBay is risky: prescription requirements, infection control, pressure settings, and FDA classification.
Author Bio:Ethan Wright is a health enthusiast who believes every great day begins with a good night sleep. He is currently a researcher and writer for Bedding Stock, an online…
How Much Sleep Does My Child Need? The National Sleep Foundation updated their recommended sleep duration guidelines for all age groups in 2015 based on an expert panel's…
Can weight loss cure sleep apnea? There are clear connections between sleep apnea and other diseases such as diabetes and heart disease that are improved with weight loss. How…
Sleep apnea affects more than 20 million Americans, yet most are undiagnosed and untreated. A sleep study, whether performed at-home or in a sleep center, is the most effective…
We've covered the benefits of exercise for improving the quality of your sleep and how to balance sleep and exercise (click here). In this post we'll cover the importance of…
Telemedicine was a hot topic at this year's Sleep conference, a joint meeting of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society, in Denver, Colorado.…
Floppy eyelid syndrome is where the upper eyelids become loose and rubbery and flip open easily during sleep, causing redness, irritation, and morning discharge. It is strongly…
CPAP is the only treatment that is 100% effective for treating obstructive sleep apnea, but a lot of patients struggle with using the device properly and using it every night.…
In this guest post, Dr. Eric Kezirian answers your questions about upper airway stimulation therapy with the Inspire device. Positive airway pressure therapy(whether CPAP, BPAP,…
While CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) therapy is the gold-standard therapy for obstructive sleep apnea, we know that it isn't easy. Barriers to compliance with CPAP…
In a new study released in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, researchers found that sleep duration is associated with insulin sensitivity and beta cell…
Home sleep test vs in-lab polysomnogram: accuracy, cost, indications, and which test your sleep physician should order.
1. You don't have health insurance. This is a no-brainer. If you don't have health insurance, but have sleep apnea, you will need to pay cash for your machine and supplies. If…
Like iPhones, CPAP machines have changed a lot over the past few years. The latest models are even starting to look like Apple devices. These changes in the form and function of…
Sleep apnea is most often identified not by the person suffering with the disease or even their doctor. It's usually a family member who realized there is a problem. The person…
Since 2009, the number of veterans' claims for sleep apnea has increased by over 150%, USA Today reports. The surge in reports of sleep apnea can be attributed to growing…
https://twitter.com/SleepDrCEO/status/744021602782875648/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Due to increasing education and awareness of sleep apnea and it's consequences, we've seen an…
Medicare Part B covers CPAP after an obstructive sleep apnea diagnosis, usually as a 13-month rental that you then own, plus a regular schedule of replacement supplies. You pay…
Are you enrolled in Medicare or have patients who are? Learn about Medicare Part B coverage for sleep studies (Part B covers certain doctor's services, out patient care, medical…
CPAP is hard. Proper education during the set-up and beyond is critical. Another key factor for success is support from your healthcare provider, family and friends, or other…
