So How Much Sleep Do We Need?
If we look deeper into this question the real mystery is what exactly does sleep do for us? The most obvious and quoted need for sleep is to make us not sleepy. An easy rule often expressed is that an individual’s proper... Read more
To Snore or Not To Snore, That is The Question
Snoring is the bane of many a bed partner.
Snoring is ubiquitous, effecting men more than women and increases in frequency as we age. In women snoring becomes even more common in the postmenopausal state.
What causes snoring?... Read more
Post Menopause and Sleep
As we age we get to look forward to the golden years. Unfortunately, when it comes to women and their sleep, age does not often enhance.
Sleep apnea, defined as repetitive episodes of decreased or lack of airflow, is more... Read more
What Are The Risk Factors of Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a common problem that can affect all age groups and can result in serious health issues. The two main types of sleep apnea are Obstructive, where the upper airways collapse during sleep thus preventing airflow,... Read more
Sleep Apnea and Hypertension
Hypertension is a common ailment, affecting 33.5{328b62755836e62a8b8e8e830460eefe05cbb1a0a79221ec911fd362fc0993b3} of all adults above the age of 20, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Overall prevalence... Read more
The Usefulness of Wearable Sleep Tracking Devices
Over the last several years there has been an array of devices that are available to monitor sleep from the comforts of one’s own bed. These devices claim to monitor the quantity of sleep and some also claim to monitor... Read more
Traveling With A CPAP Machine
Traveling with a CPAP can be an intimidating event for those new to CPAP therapy. As you are aware, CPAP stands for continuous positive air pressure to treat your diagnosis of sleep apnea. Questions while traveling with... Read more
What We Eat & How We Sleep
In the last 30 years there has been great interest in understanding what sleep is, what it does and how it relates to our health. During this time there has also has been an increased effort in understanding the real meaning... Read more
Benefits of Exercise For Sleep Disorders
It is clear that exercise has multiple positive effects on health. Improvement in overall sense of well-being, memory, depression, blood pressure, decrease in stress levels, and lower cardiovascular disease risk have all... Read more
