Can You Really Pay-Off Your Sleep Debt?

For those of us that have trouble finding the time to get the sleep we need because of busy lives or that struggle to fall or stay asleep at night, the idea that we can reverse any damage done by paying back this “sleep debt” has always provided some hope.   The idea...

Sleep Apnea Becomes a Public Safety Concern

When it comes to safety and transportation, sleep apnea is becoming a hot topic.  From commercial truck drivers to airline pilots, regulatory agencies are beginning to treat sleep apnea as a medical condition that can disqualify someone from performing these jobs. ...

Glossary of Sleep Terminology R thru Z

In our initial post, we talked about common sleep terminology, A-I. In our next post, we covered I – P. This post continues on with that topic, covering sleep terminology you may hear while talking with a sleep professional. This article covers sleep...

Glossary of Sleep Terminology I thru P

In our previous post, we talked about common sleep terminology, A-I. This post continues on with that topic, covering sleep terminology you may hear while talking with a sleep professional. This article covers sleep terminology, I – P.   Insomnia – A sleep...

Glossary of Sleep Terminology A thru I

Sometimes it can be confusing to understand all of the terms used when talking about sleep. So, we wanted to cover some of the more commonly used sleep terminology.   Actigraphy – The practice of using data about body movement during sleep to determine...

Will Insurance Cover My Sleep Study?

Advances in sleep medicine mean it is easier than ever to find the answer to the question “Why Can’t I Sleep?”   Sleep centers and better sleep testing make it possible to find out what is happening during sleep and to get sleep disorders like sleep apnea and...

Does Sleep Tracking Tech Really Help You Sleep?

Apps and technology tools that help us track everything about our lives are the newest craze and one of the things everyone seems to want to track is their sleep.   But is it possible to get accurate sleep data from nothing more than your smartphone and some...

7 Secrets to a Perfect Night Sleep

Have you ever wondered how other people do it, fall asleep right away and stay asleep all night long?  If you are like the millions of Americans who struggle to get the sleep they need, you may be wondering if those sound sleepers know something you don’t. Well, this...

What to do When You Can’t Sleep

There are a host of problems that can keep you from getting the sleep you need, some of which you can control, and some of which you can’t.   But the toll that not being able to sleep takes can cause real problems in almost every area of your life.  Even short term...

4 Tips to Help Women Get a Good Night Sleep

If you have a spouse or a significant other, you may have realized by now that sleep seems to be different for men than it is for women.  For example, men seem to have fewer sleep disruptions and almost half of all women wake up feeling like they didn’t get enough...