Importance of Bed Hygiene: How Often You Should Clean Sheets & Bedding

Do You Know How Often You Should Wash Pillows & Bedding? Do you wash your sheets and pillows enough? Probably not. Do you know how often to wash bedding or how often you should clean your sheets? If not, don’t worry, you’re not alone.  In just a short amount of...

Pediatric Sleep Disorders & When to Evaluate Your Child

Pediatric Sleep Disorders Pediatric sleep disorders are surprisingly common. Studies reported by American Family Physician show that up to 50% of children will experience a sleep problem at some point. However, if sleep disorders in kids are not identified early,...

Is Going to the Bathroom at Night Stalling Your Sleep Cycle?

Causes and Solutions for Going to the Bathroom at Night It’s hard enough to get a good, restful night’s sleep, but it’s especially difficult when you’re constantly getting up and going to the bathroom at night. If you’re an avid bedtime water drinker or just simply...

How Sex Helps You Sleep: Spice Up Your Sleep Life With Sex

How Sex Helps You Sleep The bedroom was designed for two things: sex and sleep. But unfortunately, most Americans aren’t quite getting enough of either. But, what if we told you sex helps you sleep? Or that falling asleep after sex could mean staying asleep through...

Effects of CBD on Sleep – How to Sleep Restfully

Can CBD Aid In Your Sleep? People have long used cannabis for both recreational and medicinal purposes. Some will smoke ahead of a workout to combat inflammation or help with anxiety management. Others report eating edibles before bed or after a long day to help...

Inspire Therapy: When CPAP Just Doesn’t Work

Inspire: Who, What, Why & How Inspire Therapy is a new, FDA-approved outpatient surgery intended for those who just can not tolerate CPAP. It serves as an alternative to CPAP masks, working with the natural breathing process to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)....

CTE and Sleep Apnea, Can Head Trauma Cause Sleep Apnea?

Can Head Trauma and/or CTE Cause Sleep Apnea? Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a brain condition associated with undergoing recurring hits to the head. Often referred to as “punch-drunk syndrome,” CTE most commonly occurs in sport athletes like boxers or...

You Can Die From Snoring! Health Concerns from the Effects of Snoring

Is Snoring Dangerous? Knowing the Snoring Effects on Health The answer is yes! Can you die from snoring? Yes again! Snoring isn’t just annoying and disruptive for your – and your partner’s – sleep cycle, but if you find that while snoring, you stop...

Menopause Sleep Problems – The Connection Between Hormones and Sleep

Menopause, Sleep Disruptions, and Weight Hormones and sleep have a closer connection than many people realize. The connection between hormones and sleep becomes more important to understand, especially as women age. Declining estrogen levels, as women enter menopause,...

Strokes and Sleep Apnea – A Health Risk You Should Know

What is Post Stroke Depression, and How does it Link to Sleep Apnea? People who experience sleep apnea are already at a higher risk for other health issues, including strokes. Recently, research has found a high correlation for those who have experienced a stroke and...