Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Smoking

Dr. Dan JensenLifestyle, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Overall Health

Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Smoking

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

Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep on the Couch

Dr. Dan JensenSleep, Tips & Tricks

Tips for a Good Night's Sleep on the Couch

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

What Does it Mean to “Sleep Clean”?

Dr. Dan JensenDiet, Overall Health, Sleep, Tips & Tricks

What Does it Mean to "Sleep Clean"?

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

Sleeping on It could Help Solve Problems!

Dr. Dan JensenResearch, Sleep, Sleep Study

Sleeping on It could Help Solve Problems!

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

A Good Night’s Sleep Could Reduce Risk for Dementia

Dr. Dan JensenDementia & Alzheimer's Disease, Mental Health, Research, Sleep, Sleep Study

A Good Night's Sleep Could Reduce Risk for Dementia

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

Don’t Let Holiday Stress Disrupt Your Sleep

Dr. Dan JensenOverall Health, Sleep, Tips & Tricks

Don't Let Holiday Stress Disrupt Your Sleep

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

How Better Sleep Helps Your New Year’s Resolutions

Dr. Dan JensenNews, Overall Health, Sleep

How Better Sleep Helps Your New Year's Resolutions

It’s the end of the year, and that means you’re making New Year’s resolutions! Everyone has a long list of things they’d like to do, whether it’s eating healthy, getting to the gym more often, or finally making time for that hobby you really want to learn. If you have a lot of New Year’s resolutions, consider how sleeping better … Read More

Healthy Sleeping Tips for the Holiday Season

Dr. Dan JensenSleep, Tips & Tricks

Healthy Sleeping Tips for the Holiday Season

Have you been having trouble sleeping? With holiday visitors, your large Christmas dinner, and the kids running around all day, it can be difficult to maintain healthy sleeping habits during the holiday season. If you want to enjoy a good night’s rest, here are some healthy sleeping tips for the holiday season. Maintain Your Sleep Routine From attending holiday parties … Read More

Obstructive Sleep Apnea is More Serious Than People Realize

Dr. Dan JensenFamily & Relationships, News, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Overall Health, Sleep Apnea

Obstructive Sleep Apnea is More Serious Than People Realize

Have you been struggling to sleep at night, wake up repeatedly, or feel fatigued when you wake up in the morning? If you have sleep apnea, it is important to recognize the seriousness of this sleeping disorder is. Don’t fall into the trap of thinking it’s not a big deal, or convince yourself you can function without a proper night’s … Read More