Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is an effective therapy solution for treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and snoring, collectively known as sleep-disordered breathing. ometimes, however, the CPAP mask falls off our faces while we sleep. Why does this happen?
Read MoreStressed out? If you’re bed-ridden with anxiety, maybe your bed isn’t the best place for you to be.
Read MoreUp to 14 percent of the U.S. population suffers from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a form of depression that typically occurs during the fall and winter seasons due to changes in the environment, such as darker mornings and earlier nights.
Read MoreAre you working outside of the typical 9-to-5 workday and finding it hard to sleep? Shift workers, including doctors, pilots, police officers and more, often experience issues falling asleep (or staying awake!) due to the conflict between their natural circadian rhythms and their demanding sleep-wake schedule.
Read MoreGrowing research suggests that not getting enough sleep at night may contribute to the early onset of Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
Read MoreSleep disorders affect us in every way, from our emotional health to our physical health. They can deprive us of much needed rest, negatively impact our work and home life and increase our risks of developing chronic diseases.
Read MoreNightmares and night terrors are fairly common in children, as their young minds try to decipher between what is real and what isn’t.
Read MoreIf pushing your sleepy teenager to wake up in the mornings has become a normal part of your daily routine, don’t fret. As children begin to mature into adults, expect to encounter changes in your child’s sleeping patterns.
Read MoreOral appliance therapy can be an effective sleep solution for some people who struggle with sleep-disordered breathing.
Read MoreAccording to the National Sleep Foundation, approximately 37 million Americans are affected by disruptive snoring on a regular basis. Loud snoring can cause disruptions not only to the person who snores but also to their bed partner.
Read MoreThe amount of sleep your child needs each night strongly depends on his or her age. Younger children typically require more sleep, averaging almost 13 hours a night, and older children and teens can need up to nine hours of sleep in order to be their best.
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