8 Myths About Insomnia: Busted

Insomnia is not a completely understood condition and those who have not experienced it can’t begin to comprehend the cause. Following are 8 myths about insomnia you may believe. Some may shock you, but others will make you feel less responsible for what you...

Sleep Apnea: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

According to the American Sleep Apnea Association, sleep apnea affects 22 million Americans. It is most common in overweight men over 40, but it can affect anyone. There are three types of sleep apnea – obstructive, central, and mixed. Obstructive sleep apnea is...

What You Need to Know about Shift Work and Sleep

If you always find yourself going to work when other people are heading home or are at work when most people are sleeping you may be at risk for a sleep disorder called Shift Work Disorder.  This sleep disorder can affect those who work schedules outside the regular...

REM Behavior Disorder May Predict Degenerative Brain Conditions

New research indicates that REM Behavior Disorder, one of the parasomnia sleep disorders, may be a precursor or predictive of future diagnosis with degenerative brain disorders like dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s.  REM Behavior Disorder (RBD) causes the body’s...

Does My Child Have Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that affects millions of Americans. It increases the risk for serious health problems like heart disease and diabetes but it is a sleep disorder most commonly associated with adults. Unfortunately, children can also have this...

New Tool Helps Increase Sleep Apnea Understanding

In September, the National Sleep Foundation launched a new tool that will help doctors educate their patients about sleep apnea.  The Sleep Disordered Breathing Anatomical Model is a 3-dimensional representation of a human head that provides a visual understanding of...