Sleep Disorders

15 03, 2024

FAQs of Zzz’s: Answering your top 10 sleep questions

2024-03-15T15:00:41+00:00March 15, 2024|Featured, Healthy Sleep Habits, Sleep Disorders, Wellness|

Sleep is a cornerstone of our daily lives, impacting everything from our mood to our physical health. But with so many factors affecting our ability to rest well, it's no wonder sleep can sometimes feel like a mystery. Here, we discuss some of the [...]

4 03, 2024

What to expect at your sleep study

2024-03-04T16:04:11+00:00March 4, 2024|Featured, Sleep Disorders, Treatment & Therapy|

A sleep study, also known as polysomnography, monitors your breathing, heart rate, body movements and brain waves while you sleep. This is performed in a specialized setting with a trained sleep technologist who is monitoring all of these aspects while ensuring your safety and [...]

23 02, 2024

The science behind jet lag and tips to combat symptoms

2024-02-23T20:14:27+00:00February 23, 2024|Circadian Rhythms, Featured, Sleep Disorders, Travel|

Jet lag — it's the unwelcome guest that often accompanies long-distance travel, leaving us feeling disoriented and fatigued. Whether you're a frequent flyer or embarking on a once-in-a-lifetime journey, understanding how to mitigate jet lag's effects is essential for a successful trip. Understanding jet [...]

26 01, 2024

New helpline provides support and resources for people with sleep issues

2024-02-23T19:30:09+00:00January 26, 2024|Patient Advocacy, Poor Sleep, Sleep Disorders|

The nonprofit organization Project Sleep recently introduced The Sleep Helpline™, a national helpline to guide you through sleep-related challenges. Let's explore what the Sleep Helpline offers and how it can assist you. What is the Sleep Helpline? The Sleep Helpline is a professionally staffed [...]

26 01, 2024

Navigating sleep changes during pregnancy

2024-01-26T15:54:16+00:00January 26, 2024|Featured, Poor Sleep, Pregnancy, Sleep Disorders, Women|

Pregnancy affects many aspects of a woman's body, including sleep. Hormonal fluctuations, physical transformations, and the inherent stresses of pregnancy can alter both the duration and quality of sleep. While most sleep disturbances are reversible post-delivery, some sleep changes may indicate underlying sleep disorders. [...]

17 08, 2023

What you never knew about sleep paralysis

2023-08-17T19:25:16+00:00August 17, 2023|Featured, Poor Sleep, Sleep Disorders|

Sleep paralysis is an intriguing and often unnerving phenomenon. Defined as a temporary inability to move or speak while transitioning between sleep and wakefulness, sleep paralysis can be accompanied by vivid hallucinations and a sense of "impending doom." Explore the lesser-known aspects of sleep [...]

30 06, 2023

Shedding light on sleepless nights

2023-07-27T16:26:31+00:00June 30, 2023|Healthy Sleep Habits, Insomnia, Poor Sleep, Sleep Disorders|

June may boast the shortest nights of the year, but for those experiencing chronic insomnia, every night feels like an eternity. This sleep disorder affects millions worldwide, prompting the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine (SBSM) to [...]

24 02, 2023

A lack of sleep may trigger seizures in epilepsy

2023-02-24T19:23:36+00:00February 24, 2023|Featured, Medical Conditions, Poor Sleep, Sleep Deprivation, Sleep Disorders|

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that is characterized by recurring seizures. The exact cause of epilepsy is not always known, but it is thought to be related to abnormal electrical activity in the brain. There is evidence to suggest that sleep can have an [...]

22 02, 2023

Sleep apnea is ‘more than a snore’

2023-02-22T18:03:03+00:00February 22, 2023|CPAP, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Disorders, Snoring, Treatment & Therapy|

The new national “More than a Snore” campaign raises awareness of obstructive sleep apnea, a serious, but treatable, condition that causes you to stop breathing during sleep. “This campaign will raise national awareness of obstructive sleep apnea and encourage undiagnosed patients to advocate for [...]

10 01, 2023

Sleep disorders in children

2023-02-22T18:05:08+00:00January 10, 2023|Children, Featured, Parenting, Poor Sleep, Sleep Disorders|

Sleep problems are common among children. While some sleep problems may go away as a child grows and develops, other ongoing problems may be a sign of a sleep disorder. In fact, recent research suggests that childhood sleep problems may predict sleep problems in [...]

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