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The Deadly Health Consequences of Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a serious issue. If you don't think so already, this should convince you: an 18-year study found that people with sleep apnea were 3 times more likely to die…
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Sleepy Students Perform Worse in School
The start of another school year is just around the corner! Transitioning from the freedom of the summer to a rigid school year schedule can be tough, especially when it comes to…
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Watching TV in Bed: The Common Habit that Spoils your Sleep
Do you watch TV before going to bed? Odds are, you do. According to the 2011Sleep in America poll conducted by the National Sleep Foundation1, 95% of people use an electronic…
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Get your "Beauty Sleep": Sleep Makes you More Attractive
Step 1 in your new beauty routine: hit the sack earlier the night before! Research has proven that a good night's sleep makes you look healthier, happier, and--yes--more…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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Is Urinating at Night a Sign of a Sleep Disorder?
here are few things more annoying than waking up at night, warm and comfortable in your bed, with the overhwelming need to use the restroom. By the time you get back to bed,…
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Sleep Apnea Causes Liver Damage
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is a serious medical concern. It is caused by the buildup of fat in liver cells and is commonly found in obese people and those with high…
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Jaw Surgery to Cure Sleep Apnea (Guest Post)
Many patients ask their doctors (and us) about alternatives to PAP therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). While PAP is the gold-standard for treating OSA, there are many…
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Foods that are Good for your Sleep--Or Not
Have you ever gone to bed ready to sink into a deep, restful sleep--only to find that your stoamch is bubbling because of that heavy dinner you ate, keeping you up? Or that your…
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Sufficient Sleep Improves Libido in Women
Decreasing libido, or decreasing sex drive, is a common problem in women. In fact,one estimate is thatalmost 1/3 of women between ages 18 and 59 suffer from a low sex drive. It's…
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What to Eat Before Bed
Sometimes, you need a before-bed snack to help quiet your stomach before nodding off for the night. But the type of foods that you choose before going to bed can affect the…
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Insomnia: Causes, symptoms, and treatment
Insomnia explained: common causes, key symptoms, evidence-based treatments including CBT-I, and when to see a sleep specialist.
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How do Dental Devices Treat Sleep Apnea?
Do you remember having braces when you were little? Or have you ever had to wear a retainer at night? Then it will be easy for you to picture this type of sleep apnea treatment!…
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Two Types of Sleep Apnea: Obstructive and Central
If you're at all familiar with sleep disorders, you've heard the term OSA, standing for obstructive sleep apnea. In fact, OSA is often used interchangeably with "sleep apnea".…
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NEW Guidelines: How much sleep do you need?
Conventional wisdom holds that adults need eight hours of sleep a night to wake up feeling healthy and rested. But like many pieces of old advice, scientific investigation has…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Infertility and Sleep Disorders: A Proven Link
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…
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What Causes Sleep Apnea in Children?
What causes sleep apnea in children: enlarged tonsils, obesity, craniofacial factors, Down syndrome, and other contributors to pediatric OSA.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Marijuana as Treatment for Sleep Apnea? California is one step closer
Last year we wrote a post on—that’s right—marijuana as a potential treatment for sleep apnea. Since then, midterm elections have brought a new wave of legalization to the West…
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Sleeping with Pets: Has the Quality of Your Sleep Gone to the Dogs?
Feeling tired, sapped of energy, and constantly ready to fall asleep? Are you irritable, unable to concentrate and have trouble completing simple tasks...but can't figure out…