Tips for Traveling with a CPAP Machine

Dr. Dan JensenCPAP Machine

Tips for Traveling with a CPAP Machine

For those of you with obstructive sleep apnea, your continuous positive air pressure (CPAP) machine has completely changed how you sleep. You don’t wake up repeatedly in the night feeling shortness of breath, or struggle to stay asleep during the night. Since you’ve been using a CPAP machine, you get a great night’s sleep every night, and wake up feeling … Read More

Camping Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep

Dr. Dan JensenLifestyle, Sleep

Camping Tips for a Good Night's Sleep

The fall is a great time to head out camping with the family, and your kids have been talking about the upcoming trip for weeks. If you’ve been worried about getting a good night’s rest when sleeping under the stars, here are some of our best tips for feeling refreshed and well rested when out camping. Take the Right Bedding … Read More

Why Do We Need Sleep Anyway?

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Why Do We Need Sleep Anyway?

We all agree that sleep is important. However, many of us fall into the trap of thinking that we only need a few hours in bed each night. While it’s recommended that adults sleep between 7 and 9 hours every night, around 30% of American adults sleep less than 5 hours per night! If you’ve started sleeping less, here are … Read More

CPAP Maintenance Tips

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CPAP Maintenance Tips

Have you recently been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea and started using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine? Congrats! You’re on your way to better sleep and days full of energy, without the fatigue you’ve been fighting the past few months or years. You can say goodbye to your symptoms of exhaustion, irritability, moodiness, and depression that have been … Read More

Dispelling Sleep Myths

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Dispelling Sleep Myths

When it comes to sleep, we think we know it all and everyone’s got their own take! Surprisingly, a lot of us believe some myths about sleep, and these misconceptions could be stopping you from getting the good night’s sleep you deserve. Myth: 5 Hours of Sleep Per Night is Enough One of the hardest myths to debunk is the … Read More

Sleep in the Warmer Months

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Sleep in the Warmer Months

Summer is here! We’re all excited about the warmer weather, but the heat could be having a negative effect on your sleep. With all the things you have planned for this summer season, it’s important that you always get a great night’s sleep so that you’ll have energy for the things you love. Here are some of our best tips … Read More

Latest Treatments for Sleep Apnea

Dr. Dan JensenSleep Apnea

Latest Treatments for Sleep Apnea

Have you been worried about your sleep? Do you have trouble falling asleep, or wake up repeatedly during the night? You know you’ve been in bed for 7 or 8 hours, but you still feel exhausted in the morning and struggle to get through your day. These are signs of sleep disturbances, and you may have sleep apnea. What is … Read More

Hearing Loss and Sleep

Dr. Dan JensenHearing Loss, Sleep

A woman sleeping next to her dog

Do you struggle to get a good night’s sleep? Do you wake up repeatedly in the night, or have a hard time falling asleep? Your sleep could be affected by your ears, and poor sleep could also affect your hearing. For the nearly 40 million Americans living with hearing loss, the interaction between sleep and hearing loss is complex, and … Read More

Does Your Mood Affect Your Sleep?

Dr. Dan JensenMental Health, Research, Sleep

Does Your Mood Affect Your Sleep?

One of the most common complaints when it comes to poor sleep is stress levels. If you’ve been feeling anxious about a project at work, or worried about your parent’s health, you will have a harder time falling asleep and won’t get a good night’s rest. However, the connection between mood and sleep goes both ways, and if you’re not … Read More

How Your Sleep Impacts Your Immune System

Dr. Dan JensenImmune System, News, Research, Sleep

How Your Sleep Impacts Your Immune System

When you think about being healthy, or the strength of your immune system, you often think about your diet, or how much you exercise. However, when it comes to immune system function, sleep plays a far greater role than you might realize. Getting a good night’s sleep won’t stop you from getting sick, but if you aren’t sleeping properly, you’re … Read More