Dr. Nassar was interviewed by Melanie Lawson for The Morning Show on WJXT News4Jax. During the interview for Melanie's segment, "Secrets to a Good Night's Sleep," Dr. Nassar, along with Tiffany Florence, a family nurse practitioner with Ascension St Vincent’s Southside, answered viewers' pressing sleep questions. Click here to view the video
Sleep apnea is a disorder where your breathing repeatedly stops and starts as you sleep. If you snore and you usually feel fatigued even after a full night of sleep, you may have sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common type of sleep apnea. This occurs because your throat is narrowed as [...]
Have you ever experienced waking up from your sleep with a horrible headache? You'd be surprised to know that these headaches can be caused by difficulty breathing while you sleep, also known as sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a serious condition, one that you should get treatment for as soon as possible. But how exactly [...]
For most people, a typical day involves a lot of work, a bit of personal time, and a tiny amount of sleep. Sometimes, to make up for all those sleep-deprived weekdays, you indulge in sleeping in during the weekend just to recover some of the hours you’ve lost doing other things. You’re basically trying to [...]
Without a doubt, getting quality sleep at night is vital to your overall wellness. Sleeping on a regular schedule and putting conscious effort into improving your sleeping habits can ensure that your health is in the best condition possible. Sleep is when your body repairs itself, ensuring it’s ready and fit for another day. Adequate [...]
One drawback of staying indoors due to quarantine restrictions is irregular sleep cycles. Since there’s less separation for your work-life balance, some people can feel more fatigued even though they’re not physically traveling from one place to another. This can lead to several different side-effects, such as irritability and difficulty concentrating. Although these symptoms can [...]
Sleep apnea and snoring are terms that are often used interchangeably. However, they are very different conditions. Snoring is simply a noise that’s caused by a reverberating soft palate. Obstructive sleep apnea, on the other hand, is a disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts because the airway is partially or entirely blocked for [...]
During the past year, many people have experienced a decrease in the quality of their sleep, as the global pandemic has made getting a restful night's sleep more difficult for everyone. The crisis has given people more stress, increased anxiety, and ultimately affected their physical and mental health. It's known that adults need about seven [...]
Hearing a bothersome sound at night may seem like nothing, especially when you can’t hear it yourself. However, snoring can indicate health complications, which is why it’s important to seek professional help at our snoring treatment center in Jacksonville. It’s also essential to note what causes it, its implications on your health, and how you [...]
Sleep is one of the most important bodily functions. Not only is it meant to serve as rest, it is important for recovery and rejuvenation as well. For people of all ages, it's a maintenance and growth period for the body. Kids may require more sleep each night, but adults need proper rest as well. [...]
