Sleep Apnea: Everything You Need to Know
Sleep apnea occurs when your breathing stops and starts while you sleep. Left untreated, sleep apnea can cause you to snore loudly, experience drowsiness during the day, and even lead to serious health problems. Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder. Approximately 30...
What is Narcolepsy?
Narcolepsy is a neurological condition that disrupts sleep and can cause excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). Although narcolepsy is rare compared to other sleep disorders, an estimated 135,000 to 200,000 Americans have narcolepsy. Symptoms typically begin in the teen...
What to Know About Insomnia
If you have trouble falling or staying asleep, you may be part of the 25% of Americans who suffer from insomnia. Insomnia can be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term) and can significantly impact your physical and mental health. Before you lose another night’s...
Things to Know About Parasomnias
Parasomnias are disruptive behaviors people experience when falling asleep, during sleep, or while they wake up. From talking or walking in your sleep to sleep eating disorders and sleep paralysis, the severity, frequency, and characteristics will vary. It was...
What is Hypersomnia?
Are you getting plenty of sleep at night but still have trouble staying awake and alert throughout the day? If so, you may be one of 4%-6% of people who suffer from hypersomnia, otherwise known as excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). Hypersomnia can present challenges...
Facts and Myths About Snoring You Need to Know
Has your sleeping partner or someone else in your household ever told you that you snore? You’re not alone. Snoring is very common. An estimated 57% of men and 40% of women snore. Despite snoring being a common problem, there are still many myths that surround it....
CPAP Machine: Common Side Effects and Solutions
CPAP therapy is the first in line treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) because it’s non-invasive, safe, and effective. But as with all treatments, there are some side effects that CPAP machine users may experience. While side effects are typically mild, they...
How Do You Sleep Comfortably With a CPAP Machine?
An obstructive sleep apnea diagnosis typically comes with your doctor's instruction to start using a CPAP machine. And while it can be tough to sleep using a CPAP machine, there are ways to make it simpler and more comfortable. Using a CPAP machine is supposed to...
What is a BiPAP Machine, and How Does it Work?
Having trouble breathing can affect your life dramatically. It can make even the simple things seem much more challenging and lead to anxiety, depression, mood swings, and sleep problems. If you are experiencing breathing problems, your doctor may recommend using a...
What to Know About Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)
If you are experiencing irresistible urges to move at night or while sleeping, you may have restless leg syndrome. Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, and approximately 7-10% of adults experience RLS. And although “leg” is in the name,...
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