Apr 2, 2013 | Sleep Articles, Sleep Disorder
If you are having trouble sleeping, your doctor may request that you participate in a sleep test. This test, which is also called a sleep study or polysomnogram, is used to determine if you are not getting the sleep you need because of a sleep disorder or other...
Mar 20, 2013 | Sleep and health, Sleep Articles
If you are struggling to get the sleep you need, waking up as tired as when you went to bed, or snoring on a regular basis, it may be time to seek the expert advice of a doctor that specializes in sleep. A sleep doctor is a board certified licensed medical doctor who...
Mar 13, 2013 | Sleep and Driving, Sleep Articles
As a leading advocate for safe transportation through rested and alert commercial operators, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine is now offering a free online presentation for truckers describing the signs, causes and effects of driver fatigue and some strategies...
Mar 6, 2013 | Sleep Articles
Humans have been theorizing about the answer to this question for most of our recorded history. While the jury is still out on why we need sleep, modern technological advances, especially the introduction of the electroencephalogram or EEG, made it possible for...
Mar 4, 2013 | Sleep Articles, Sleep In America Poll
Exercise can affect your sleep. The results of the National Sleep Foundation’s 2013 Sleep in America® poll show a compelling association between exercise and better sleep. “Exercise is great for sleep. For the millions of people who want better sleep,...
Feb 7, 2013 | Sleep and Driving, Sleep Articles
If this is a question you find yourself asking too often, the National Sleep Foundation(NSF) has created a new website centered on excessive sleepiness to help you find the answer. According to the Overview and Facts section of the new site, about 20% of people...
