Obstructive Sleep Apnea Risk Factors and COVID-19

How Obstructive Sleep Apnea Increases Your Risk for Severe COVID-19 If you have issues with chronic/loud snoring or have been told by your partner you’ve stopped breathing at night, PLEASE LISTEN to them. You may have a sleep disorder called obstructive sleep apnea....

A 1000-Year-Old Treatment for Insomnia

Yoga Nidra: Achieve a blissful state of sleep through insomnia yoga therapy. If you’re like me, your mind is a whirlwind of thoughts always going, going, going. Even when you lay down to sleep it’s hard to quiet your mind. Instead, you toss and turn, waiting for that...

Night Shift Sleep Disorder, a Real Side Effect of a Night Shift Job

The Side Effects of a Night Shift Job Over time, our 24/7 information cycle and media connectivity culture has completely disrupted the concept of traditional business hours. It’s already challenging enough to maintain a regular sleep schedule and good work/life...

What is Positional Obstructive Sleep Apnea?

What is Positional Obstructive Sleep Apnea? A common, go-to sleeping position is on the back. Although seemingly comfortable, this routine position can cause a sleep disorder called positional obstructive sleep apnea. Depending on the sleeping position, breathing...

Lack of Sleep Effects on the Brain, Health, & Work Performance

Work, home, financial concerns, and parenting responsibilities are already tough enough to juggle. Working from home or as an essential worker while under social distancing and stay at home orders simply add to your existing stress levels. For working parents, school...

3 Things You Should Know About REM Sleep

3 Things You Should Know About REM Sleep Sleep is a vital part of good health and optimal function during your waking hours. As you get your much needed, revitalizing rest at night, your body actually goes through various sleep cycles. Each phase of sleep is important...