Apr 25, 2013 | Kids and sleep
Everyone struggles to get a good night sleep once in awhile, even children. However, children can also suffer from common sleep disorders that keep them from getting the sleep they need to be healthy and to excel. Children, who routinely feel sleepy during the day...
Apr 23, 2013 | Sleep Disorder
There are millions of Americans suffering from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), a sleep disorder where the sufferer stops breathing repeatedly during sleep. Although 25% of adult males and nearly 10% of adult females have already been diagnosed with the condition,...
Apr 18, 2013 | Sleep and health
Doctors and researchers have long known that there is a link between symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease and sleep disruption. Those with the disease often struggle with sleep problems but researchers now suspect that sleep loss and disrupted sleep may show up before a...
Mar 11, 2013 | Sleep and Driving, Sleep Disorder
Driver fatigue is a reality for many truckers, who frequently work outside the typical nine-to-five schedule. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reports an estimated 16.5 percent of all fatal motor vehicle crashes in the U.S. involve a fatigued driver. Reduced...
Mar 7, 2013 | Sleep Disorder
An introduction to home sleep testing for obstructive sleep apnea. Sensors connected to your body collect information about how you breathe while you sleep in the comfort of your home. A physician will recommend a sleep test if he or she suspects you have sleep apnea....