Do you fall asleep easily, and find yourself sleeping for 10 hours or more each night? While it’s nice to get an extra hour of sleep on a Sunday morning, if you’re regularly sleeping for more than the recommended hours of sleep per night, you could actually be doing more harm than good. How Much Should You Sleep? It’s recommended … Read More
Sleep paralysis can be a scary experience, and those who have sleep paralysis often find it disconcerting and uncomfortable. You’ve probably felt paralyzed in a dream before, and have felt unable to jump up, scream, or run away. Now imagine feeling that same feeling when you’re wide awake! What is Sleep Paralysis? Paralysis at night serves a very important function. … Read More
Have you ever woken up in the night covered in sweat? What causes these night sweats, and does it affect the quality of your sleep? Sleep is one of the most important things your body needs to stay healthy, give you energy, and strengthen your immune system, warding of diseases and illnesses. If you’re not sleeping properly, you should be … Read More
One of the most common reports to sleep specialists is the experience of “fatigue,” yet, upon further diagnosis, it is revealed that some of these reports more accurately depict excessive daytime sleepiness, or hypersomnia. This condition is not only an isolated experience but also a syndrome experienced by many adults and stemming from a wide array of underlying causes, including … Read More
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
Not everyone who snores has sleep apnea and not every person with sleep apnea snores so loudly they are being urged to seek treatment. If you snore and are being urged to a significant other to get treatment – or you feel there is some issue that is preventing you from getting a sound sleep – the possibility of having … Read More
Do you suffer from sleep apnea? Have you woken up in the middle of the night feeling like you can’t breathe? Maybe your partner has told your breathing stops and starts a few times during the night. If you have obstructive sleep apnea, you know it has a big affect on your sleep, but it’s time to talk about the … Read More
Sleep is one of the most important things we can do to ensure our overall health and well-being. According to the National Sleep Foundation, “When we sleep well, we wake up feeling refreshed and alert for our daily activities. Sleep affects how we look, feel, and perform on a daily basis, and can have a major impact on our overall … Read More