Can Lack of Sleep Make You More Susceptible to Breast Cancer?

Can Lack of Sleep Make You More Susceptible to Breast Cancer?   Most of us understand that not getting enough sleep causes a wide range of problems.  We may snap at our kids, argue with our spouse, forget to get a report to the boss, and burst into tears when he...

Who Should Treat My Sleep Apnea: A Sleep Doctor or My PCP?

For people who suspect they have sleep apnea, as well as for those who are already struggling with this sleep disorder, the answer to this question isn’t always clear.  Fortunately, a new study just published in the Journal of the American Medical Association...

The Top 7 Dangers of Sleep Deprivation

Sleep is essential for a waking life filled with energy, and good health. This is a fact proven by science and one you have probably noticed in your own life; especially if you have ever experienced the effects of sleep deprivation. Everyone knows that lack of sleep...

Hospitals Begin to Recognize the Healing Powers of Sleep

Getting the recommended eight hours of sleep every night can be challenging in a hospital setting. With the conversations between on-duty doctors and nurses, fluorescent lights, and being woken for things like vital checks and bloodwork, it is a wonder that patients...

10 Good Sleep Habits You Can Begin Today

10 Good Sleep Habits You Can Begin Today Sleep is a necessity for living a healthy and productive waking life. However, many people struggle with getting enough rest each night. While lost rest can be attributed to a multitude of causes or stressors, you may just be...

4 Reasons You Need Sleep Even More Than Food

4 Reasons You Need Sleep Even More Than Food   Hunger and thirst are your body’s natural reactions to being deprived of food or water. Your body sends these important signals to your brain so that you make sure to fuel and hydrate yourself adequately throughout...