Philips CPAP Recall

Sleep and Respiratory Care Update From Philips© What Is the Issue? Philips has issued a voluntary recall for millions of its sleep apnea machines and mechanical ventilators after finding that some of the foam used in the breathing devices may degrade into particles...
How Overindulging Impacts Sleep Apnea

How Overindulging Impacts Sleep Apnea

Foods that Disrupt Sleep Do you suffer from sleep apnea? Foods that disrupt sleep can exacerbate symptoms, especially if you are overindulging.  This is why it’s important to mind your food intake during the Super Bowl. During Super Bowl watch parties, it’s tempting...
How Sleep Irregularities Impact Blood Circulation

How Sleep Irregularities Impact Blood Circulation

22Blood Pressure and Circulation22 Sleep: It’s Vital for Your Heart and HealthGetting quality sleep on a regular basis is a core component of maintaining good health, but let’s face it. Most adults and children don’t get the recommended amount of sleep per night. In...
Bedtime Snacks – Dos and Don’ts

Bedtime Snacks – Dos and Don’ts

Healthy Bedtime FoodsEating before sleep? Midnight snack, late-night munchies, or nocturnal nosh, it’s safe to say we’ve all been there a time or two. It’s nearly time for bed, but your stomach is saying, “I need just a little something.” So you head to the kitchen in...
Make Getting a Good Night’s Sleep Your New Years’ Resolution

Make Getting a Good Night’s Sleep Your New Years’ Resolution

Make a New Year’s Resolution to Prioritize Sleep It’s that time of year again! With a new year approaching, many people will be making resolutions. There is one resolution that everyone can benefit from making at any age, and that’s to prioritize sleep. Waking up...
Sleep Apnea Affects Everyone: Even Athletes

Sleep Apnea Affects Everyone: Even Athletes

Neck Size and Sleep Apnea: The Connection Professional athletes are admired for their athletic skills and perceived levels of fitness, but they are also at higher risk for sleep apnea than the general population. Why? It turns out there is a strong link between neck...
Don’t Let Sleep Movement Disorder Ruin Your Sleep Quality

Don’t Let Sleep Movement Disorder Ruin Your Sleep Quality

Common Sleep Movement Disorders Who doesn’t enjoy a good night’s sleep? But if you are someone who suffers from a sleep movement disorder characterized by involuntary body movements, getting a good night’s sleep can prove to be a big challenge. An effective treatment...
Yes! You Can Use Your FSA and HSA Accounts To Buy Your Cpap Machine Supplies

Yes! You Can Use Your FSA and HSA Accounts To Buy Your Cpap Machine Supplies

HSA & FSA CPAP Supplies CPAP machine supplies are a medical necessity. In this blog, we’ll be talking about HSA and FSA CPAP supplies, what CPAP supplies are FSA eligible, and how to use your funds. Since the end of the year will be here before we know it, it’s a...
Treating Anemia to Help With Insomnia & Sleep Issues

Treating Anemia to Help With Insomnia & Sleep Issues

Does Anemia Affect Sleep? Does anemia affect sleep? A number of research studies indicate that the answer is yes, there is a strong correlation between iron deficiency and sleep problems. In this blog, we’ll break down the links between anemia and insomnia, as well as...
Sleep, Dementia & How They Correlate

Sleep, Dementia & How They Correlate

Is Lack of Sleep a Dementia Risk? If there is one thing we know by now, it’s that good sleep is essential to good health. We also know that lack of sleep is a significant risk factor for many developing chronic health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes,...