Apr 16, 2015 | Insomnia, Sleep Articles, Sleep Disorder
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...
Feb 11, 2015 | Sleep and health, Sleep Articles, Sleep Disorder
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...
Aug 25, 2014 | Sleep Disorder
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...
Jun 16, 2014 | Sleep Disorder
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...
Jan 29, 2014 | Kids and sleep, Sleep Disorder
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...
Dec 30, 2013 | Sleep Disorder
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...
