Many people dream of drifting off to sleep as soon as they lay down, but it isn’t as straightforward as it seems. Beyond comfort and catching some zzz’s, your position can have a significant impact on sleep quality more than you think. Different sleeping positions lead to various effects, especially for individuals struggling with symptoms [...]
If you think you might be suffering from sleep apnea but aren’t sure how to get tested, your doctor may be able to perform a polysomnogram test at a nearby center or even at home. Also known as a sleep study, a polysomnogram electronically notes specific physical activities as you sleep. The readings are then [...]
Sleep deprivation is a debilitating reality in life. Many individuals lack sufficient amounts of rest as they are preoccupied with work, family, and other extra activities. Others find it hard to juggle things around without a regular resting pattern set in place, while many others suffer from sleep disorders, such as insomnia and sleep apnea. [...]
Do you experience a lot of nights where you couldn’t fall asleep, or if you did manage to fall asleep, you wake up in the morning feeling still feeling tired? Getting enough quality sleep every day is critically important to your health. If you think you’re not getting any and it’s disrupting the quality of [...]
Many people lose quality sleep every night and run the risk of developing various conditions due to obstructive sleep apnea. It is a sleep order that is often passed off as snoring, but it can severely damage your health if left untreated. Sleep apnea affects a whopping 18 million citizens in the U.S. Some of [...]
Many people dream of going to bed after a tiring day and drifting off to sleep, but the unfortunate reality is that most experience anything but sweet dreams. Quality sleep is essential to your health as it offers the time where your body and mind can rest and replenish its energy. By getting less than [...]
By now, almost everyone had been affected by the coronavirus pandemic in some way—you may have lost a source of income, been forced to quarantine under less-than-ideal circumstances, lost contact with loved ones, or found out that someone you know has contracted the virus. Any of these can put you under a lot of stress. [...]
According to the World Health Organization, 50 million people around the world have epilepsy, a disorder that causes seizures. Seizures can be quite dangerous. Many times, medication lowers the risk of seizures. However, doctors and researchers have found a link between Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and seizure disorders like epilepsy. About 1/3 of patients diagnosed [...]
Sleep studies can be unnerving, even if you are taking one in your own bed. One thing that people worry about is, what if I can't sleep during a sleep study? After all the time and preparation, the last thing you want is to have a bought of insomnia. Next are some tips to help [...]
Babies typically clench their fists before falling asleep and then start to loosen their grip after falling asleep. But, what about us adults? Why would we have a clenched fist while sleeping? Perhaps it was because of a dream, but there could be other factors on why you have a clenched fist while sleeping. Let's [...]
