The Effects of Blue Light on Your Sleep

Dr. Dan JensenNews, Overall Health, Research, Sleep

The Effects of Blue Light on Your Sleep

Exposure to blue light before bed is bad for your sleep. Unfortunately, in our modern age of technology we’re often exposed to a lot of blue light in the evenings from our overhead lighting, as well as our TV, phone, and computer screens. Even if you’re spending a quiet evening at home reading, you’re still exposed to a lot of … Read More

Sleep Loss May Contribute to Weight Gain

Dr. Dan JensenNews, Overall Health, Research, Sleep

Sleep Loss May Contribute to Weight Gain

Losing sleep inevitably leads to the feeling of sluggishness, fatigue, and low energy throughout the day. That feeling that you are dragging your feet from one location to the next is evidence that your body is expending very little energy in its daily tasks. However, the lack of energy may not stop there. Metabolism is our body’s ability to use … Read More

Floppy eyelids may be sign of sleep apnea

Dr. Dan JensenNews, Signs & Symptoms, Sleep Apnea

Floppy eyelids may be sign of sleep apnea

Have you been struggling to sleep at night, and feeling fatigued during the day? You might be suffering from sleep apnea. While we know many of the symptoms of hearing loss, a new study may have just identified another sign of sleep apnea. What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition that affects your ability to get … Read More

1 in 3 Adults Do Not Get Enough Sleep

Dr. Dan JensenNews, Research, Sleep

1 in 3 Adults Do Not Get Enough Sleep

Have you been having trouble sleeping? If you have difficulty falling asleep at night, wake up often during the night, or just don’t have enough hours in a day to dedicate to sleep, you’re not alone. According to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one third of American adults don’t get enough sleep on … Read More

What are the Long-Term Effects of Obstructive Sleep Apnea?

Dr. Dan JensenNews, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Overall Health, Sleep Apnea

What are the Long-Term Effects of Obstructive Sleep Apnea?

Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common type of sleep apnea, and it could be potentially dangerous if untreated. Obstructive sleep apnea happens when your throat muscles relax and thus block your airway while you are sleeping. As a result, your breathing will sound like it is starting and stopping while you sleep. Snoring is an identifying sign of obstructive … Read More