Imagine waking up in the middle of the night, completely aware of your surroundings, but unable to move or speak. You might even feel a...
As the seasons change, especially from summer to fall and winter, many people experience a shift in their mood, energy levels, and even sleep patterns....
Hypersomnia and chronic fatigue syndrome are both disorders that can cause excessive daytime sleepiness and impact a person's ability to function normally. However, they are...
Insomnia is a sleep disorder that plagues millions of people worldwide. It can be caused by a variety of factors, from stress or anxiety to...
Our busy lives can often cause sleep to become a low priority. Many people sacrifice their sleep for work or other activities, thinking that they...
Compelling research shows a bidirectional association between sleep disorders and mental health. Sleep disorders impact an individual's mental well-being, exacerbating the symptoms of various mental...
Have you ever woken up after a rough night of sleep and found yourself experiencing uncomfortable inflammation? You certainly aren't alone. Researchers have been studying the...
Dementia is a condition that is placing significant hardship and tragedy upon families. In fact, there are more than 7 million Americans aged 65 and older...
Do you struggle to fall asleep at night, or do you often find yourself burning the candle at both ends? You’ll almost certainly know that...
Are you sleeping well? If not, you're not alone. Between 50 and 70 million Americans struggle with sleep. As sleep deprivation increases, so do health hazards related...
Sleep is not only essential for our daily wellness and wakefulness, but it directly impacts our physical health. Not getting enough meaningful sleep can contribute to...
Race, ethnicity, and gender are common factors that play a significant role in many areas of an individual's life. These factors often relate to intertwining...
If you suffer from anxiety, it likely influences most aspects of your daily life. From ordering food at a restaurant to talking on the phone,...
Pregnancy comes with its fair share of annoying (when not downright debilitating) symptoms. Morning sickness, insomnia or trouble sleeping, heartburn, and an almost constant urge to...
Sleep can make or break your health. 62% of adults throughout the world feel that they are not getting enough sleep. In fact, losing just one hour...
The person who coined the phrase "I slept like a baby" must have not taken into consideration that up to 50% of children have sleep problems!...
Sleep Dynamics is proud to be one of New Jersey's only sleep centers accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). To qualify for...
HOW WE ARE CONDUCTING BUSINESS DURING THIS CRISIS During these unprecedented times, Sleep Dynamics is reaffirming our commitment to your health and safety. We are...
MAKE YOUR BEDROOM AN IDEAL PLACE FOR SLEEP Picture this. Despite your jam-packed schedule, you’ve still reserved enough time to unwind and relax before bed....
Insomnia is a common disorder, with about one in every three people reporting at least mild insomnia. Any habitual loss of sleep can lead to consequences. These...
NARCOLEPSY TREATMENT OPTIONS Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder in which the brain struggles to regulate sleep/wake cycles. People with narcolepsy have trouble staying awake...
Restless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis Ekbom Disease, is a neurological sleep disorder that causes discomfort in the legs while sitting or lying...
INSOMNIA CATEGORIES Sleep disorder specialists categorize different types of insomnia into subtypes. But no matter which subtype of insomnia you have, it’s important to receive...
TIRED DRIVING IS DANGEROUS DRIVING If you have a sleep disorder, then you know how much the fatigue can interfere with your everyday life. One...
THE SCIENCE OF SNORING If you snore, you might think that it is only disrupting your partner’s sleep. However, in addition to being an annoyance...
BEHAVIORAL THERAPY FOR SLEEP DISORDERS If a sleep disorder is affecting your health, we have good news! There are multiple ways to improve your ability...
DAYTIME SLEEPINESS TESTING Maintenance of wakefulness tests evaluate how well you can stay awake while being inactive. They evaluate whether they are able to stay awake during...
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR INSOMNIA IS CHRONIC Sleepless nights happen now and then for most people. In many instances, a person who struggles to...
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FATIGUE AND E.D.S. Everyone feels fatigued from time to time during the day, but excessive daytime sleepiness is different. Excessive daytime sleepiness—or...
Insomnia—an inability to fall asleep or stay asleep—is something that happens to nearly everyone occasionally. A few nights of insomnia can be uncomfortable, but most...
HOW TO ENSURE YOUR SLEEP STUDY IS A SUCCESS An overnight sleep study is often the first step in diagnosing a sleep disorder such as...
DAILY CHALLENGES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH NARCOLEPSY A narcolepsy diagnosis frequently causes mixed feelings in sufferers. They are relieved to have a reason for their symptoms, but may...
SLEEP DISORDER WARNING SIGNS FOR PARENTS Most people think of sleep apnea as a problem for adults, but in reality, kids can and do suffer from this...
TRAVEL WITHOUT DISRUPTING YOUR SLEEP CYCLE If you suffer from insomnia, then you probably already know that traveling can often make your symptoms worse. In fact,...
SMARTER WAYS TO TRAVEL WITH YOUR CPAP When you’re traveling, sleep apnea doesn’t take a vacation. Since you can’t leave your symptoms at home, your CPAP...
DOES SUGAR KEEP YOU AWAKE AT NIGHT? In recent years, researchers have begun to discover just how many connections there are between sleep and diet....
THE EFFECTS OF A LACK OF QUALITY SLEEP People miss out on sleep for all sorts of reasons, but for most people, this doesn’t become...
HOW CHANGED BEHAVIORS IMPROVES YOUR SLEEP The quality of your sleep has everything to do with the quality of your life. If it feels like...
THE TRUTH ABOUT NARCOLEPSY One problem with narcolepsy and similar sleep disorders is the accompanying stigma and confusion. This can prevent people from seeking treatment and alleviating...
A NARCOLEPSY SYMPTOM You may have heard of narcolepsy—a sleep disorder that involves sudden “sleep attacks.” Cataplexy is one of the symptoms of narcolepsy. It...
TWO COMMON SLEEP DISORDERS (Updated 2020) People often assume sleep disorders are easily diagnosed. After all, you’ll know if you lie awake all night or struggle to...
HOW YOUR HEALTH AND YOUR SLEEP ARE CONNECTED Sleep disorders are diagnosed on a near-epidemic scale in the U.S. Many Americans are of the mindset that...
Sleep medicine experts stress the importance of creating a sleep friendly bedroom to promote both quality and duration of sleep. When you watch the video...
THE COMPLEX RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN SLEEP DISORDERS Sleep medicine professionals have long known that many of their patients have co-occurring sleep disorders: insomnia and sleep apnea. In fact,...
A LOOK AT A CPAP ALTERNATIVE Living with sleep apnea can be a struggle, whether you realize that you have it or not. Oral appliance...
WHAT IS HYPERSOMNIA? Hypersomnia is a group of sleep disorders most often manifesting in excessive and disruptive sleepiness during the day. Underlying, treatable sleep disorders...
HOW SLEEP STUDIES WORK If you’re suspected of having a sleep disorder, you may be referred to a specialist for an overnight sleep study. See...
HOW INSOMNIA AND SLEEP APNEA INTERACT Insomnia is not a sleep disorder but rather a symptom of another condition. In some cases, people with sleep apnea...
WHY DO WE SNORE? People snore for a variety of reasons. Some of them only cause occasional snoring, while other causes of snoring can be...
A LOOK AT A CPAP ALTERNATIVE (Updated 2020) An oral appliance is a small device that is worn in the mouth at night. Some people...
Your Internal Clock Nearly every living thing has a circadian rhythm, including humans. In people, the main mechanism that regulates circadian rhythm - which is like your...
TWO KINDS OF INSOMNIA Insomnia is a sleep disorder symptom that causes persistent difficulty with falling or staying asleep. If you struggle to consistently get a good...
INSOMNIA TREATMENT Insomnia is not actually a sleep disorder but is instead a symptom of some other condition. For people who suffer from it, however, that...
DAILY DIFFICULTIES FOR THOSE WITH NARCOLEPSY Narcolepsy is a serious sleep disorder that requires careful management by a sleep medicine specialist. With proper treatment, many...
WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR BODY WHEN YOU SLEEP What exactly happens to your body when you fall asleep? During sleep, you go through a number...
SEPARATING FACT FROM FICTION ABOUT INSOMNIA Insomnia is one of the best-known sleep disorders—and also one of the most misunderstood. In fact, contrary to popular belief, insomnia...
Diabetes and sleep have a complex relationship. Poor sleep can affect blood sugar control, and poor blood sugar control can affect sleep. Sleep apnea, a...
WHEN TO TALK TO A PROFESSIONAL ABOUT YOUR SLEEP PROBLEMS Everyone has a rough night of sleep now and then, and feeling tired often seems...
GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP IS CRITICAL TO YOUR HEALTH Sleep is a critical part of overall health, but how much sleep is really enough? In today’s...
THE COMPLEX RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DEPRESSION AND SLEEP DISORDERS The relationship between depression and sleep disorders is complex and multifaceted. Depression can be a cause or side effect...
YOUR FIRST STEPS AFTER A NARCOLEPSY DIAGNOSIS If you have been diagnosed with narcolepsy, it is natural to feel a little overwhelmed and anxious. Fortunately, help...
WE ANSWER YOUR ORAL APPLIANCE QUESTIONS Oral appliances are used in dental sleep medicine to provide relief from obstructive sleep apnea and snoring. Read on to learn the answers to common...
FOR PARENTS – HOW WE CONDUCT PEDIATRIC SLEEP STUDIES In many cases, sleep disorders do not resolve themselves and either perpetuate any existing symptoms or...
INSOMNIA IS MORE THAN JUST BEING AWAKE AT NIGHT Do you experience non-restorative sleep, trouble falling asleep, or difficulty staying asleep? If so, then your...
THE 101 ON MULTIPLE SLEEP LATENCY TESTING Has your doctor recommended that you undergo nap tests? Sometimes referred to as a multiple sleep latency test...
IDENTIFYING A DANGEROUS SLEEP DISORDER Many people who struggle with sleep apnea don’t know that they have the condition. Unlike other sleep disorders with more...
TESTING DAYTIME FATIGUE A maintenance of wakefulness test, or MWT, determines daytime wakefulness in order to diagnose a sleep disorder or test the effectiveness of a...
CPAP: GETTING ACCLIMATED CPAP therapy can be life-saving for people with sleep apnea, but getting used to the mask can take time. If you find...
SLEEP APNEA IS MORE THAN SNORING AND FITFUL SLEEP Over time, it can cause serious health complications, including life-threatening conditions. Treatment for sleep apnea, oral appliance...
SLEEP IS CRITICAL TO YOUR HEALTH, PERIOD. Sleep is as essential to good health as a nutritious diet and exercise, but many people cannot get...
EFFECTIVE SLEEP ROUTINES AND BEHAVIORS Most people think of hygiene as things like washing their hands, taking showers, and brushing their teeth. When it comes...
(Updated 2021.) CPAP ISN’T YOUR ONLY OPTION. One treatment option for patients with sleep disorders is oral appliance therapy. It is a great alternative for patients who...
EVALUATING EXCESSIVE DAYTIME SLEEPINESS (EDS) A multiple sleep latency test (MSLT) is a diagnostic exam that allows our sleep disorder specialists to evaluate excessive daytime...
AN OVERVIEW OF THE MOST PREVALENT SLEEP DISORDERS Most people experience occasional difficulties with sleep, but people with sleep disorders have significant sleep disruptions that...
