4 Common Myths About Sleep Apnea

In recent years the amount of information about sleep apnea that is available to the general public has increased significantly.  Doctors, researchers, and sleep centers have made great strides in raising awareness about the symptoms and causes of this sleep disorder...

Sleepless Nights May Lead to Nursing Home Placement

No one wants to end up in a nursing home and yet around 20% of us will live out that last part of our lives in a long-term care facility.  Researchers have previously established that for the elderly population, there is a link between how well they sleep and their...

What is Keeping Us Up at Night?

Most of us struggle to get a good night’s sleep, at least once in awhile.  According to a recent Sleep in America poll conducted by the National Sleep Foundation, nearly all of us, 87%, have some difficulty getting the sleep we need at least once a week.  If you...

Struggling with Sleep? Eight Straight Hours May Not Be What You Need

If you asked most people what constitutes a “good night sleep” they would likely say sleeping for about 8 hours without getting up.  Most experts, including the National Sleep Foundation, would agree that most adults need between 7-9 hours of sleep each night.  There...

Helping Teens Get A Good Night Sleep

There is no question that sleep is important and when it comes to teenagers, getting enough sleep may be the key to everything from getting good grades to maintaining a healthy weight.  Recent research has demonstrated how significant an impact sleep deprivation has...

5 Home Remedies That Can Help You Sleep

Not everyone that struggles to get the sleep they need is comfortable turning to over-the-counter or prescription sleep aids for relief.  For those that are dedicated to a natural approach to medicine may be able to get relief from their sleep struggle with one of...