Have you been having trouble breathing at night? Do you wake up in the night feeling short of breath, or gasping for air? If you’ve been struggling with sleep breathing issues, exercise could be the answer to breathing deeply, reducing daytime drowsiness, and getting a good night’s rest. Physical Activity and Sleep Several recent studies have looked at the links … Read More
If you’ve been struggling to sleep at night, you’ve probably tried just about everything to fall asleep. You’ve exercised, taken a hot shower, or avoided eating heavy foods before bed. Have you tried listening to podcasts or music? Music is a huge part of many people’s lives, helping them relax, stay motivated at the gym, or providing entertainment on the … Read More
Do you struggle to get to sleep at night, and find yourself worrying about a million things instead of getting the rest you need? You’re not alone. Many people report that stress keeps them awake at night, and that they spend valuable minutes or hours worrying rather than sleeping. At Sound Sleep Medical, we’re committed to helping you find ways … Read More
Everyone knows smoking is bad for your health, and if you’re a smoker you’ve probably thought about quitting. Smoking increases your risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and lung cancer. Did you know that smoking has also been linked to obstructive sleep apnea? If you’re a smoker, be it cigarettes, cigars, or pipes, you might be impacting your sleep. If you’re … Read More
Everyone has had nights sleeping on the couch. Whether you’re in the dog house, fell asleep half way through a movie, or are staying on a friend’s sofa during a vacation, you’re no stranger to trying to catch some sleep on the couch. Sofas aren’t the most comfortable place to get a full night’s sleep, but if you want to … Read More
Have you heard of the ‘sleep clean’ trend, and wondered what it meant? Gwyneth Paltrow used the term to start a huge health trend in 2017, making us all more mindful of our sleep habits. The idea behind clean sleeping is to fix your sleep habits and impact positive change on your overall health and wellbeing. It’s estimated that over … Read More
Do you dread getting your teen out of bed every morning? They like staying up late, but struggle to get out of bed in time for school. And on the weekends you’re happy to let them sleep a couple of extra hours, but when they stay in bed until noon you start to get a bit annoyed. If you’re having … Read More
Have you been working hard to solve a problem? Are you feeling bogged down, or stuck trying to find an answer? New research shows that sleeping on a difficult problem can actually help us solve our problems, and not only will you wake up refreshed with new energy to tackle the problem, your brain may have solved the problem during … Read More
Have you been struggling to get a good night’s sleep, or feel like you wake up a hundred times in the night? Not only does a poor sleep make you feel groggy, irritable, and have trouble focusing, but a new study shows that if you’ve been sleeping poorly you may be increasing your risk of developing dementia. Studying Dementia and … Read More
Holidays are a great time to enjoy catching up with the extended family, or hanging out with friends you haven’t seen in a while, but everyone knows the holidays can be more than a little stressful. The kids are home from school, you’re trying to buy all your gifts in time to get them under the tree, and your schedule … Read More