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Sleep and Aging: How Sleep Patterns Change Over Time

As we age, our sleep patterns naturally change, leading to different sleep experiences than when we were younger. Older adults often find themselves struggling with...

How to Recover From Sleep Debt: Catching Up After a Busy Week

Life gets busy. Work deadlines, family obligations, and social events can leave little time for sleep. But when you miss out on rest night after...

The Implications of Different Sleep Positions

How you sleep can significantly impact your overall health and well-being. Each sleep position has unique benefits and drawbacks, influencing everything from spinal alignment to...

Brown Noise for Better Sleep

In the quest for a good night’s sleep, many of us have experimented with various strategies, from blackout curtains to white noise machines. But have...

What Is a Microsleep?

Imagine you’re driving down a long stretch of highway, and suddenly, you realize you’ve missed the last mile without any memory of it. This brief,...

Is Your Poor Sleep Self-Sabotage?

Many of us have habits that interfere with our ability to get a good night's rest, leading to a range of health issues. We know...

The Link Between Sedentary Behavior and Sleep Problems

In today's digital age, many of us spend a significant portion of our day sitting, whether it's at work, during our commute, or relaxing at...

How to Prioritize Sleep: A Guide to Reclaiming Your Rest

As the saying goes, "sleep is the best medicine." Yet, many of us struggle to prioritize this essential aspect of our daily lives. We often...

The Impact of Screen Time on Sleep

In our increasingly digital world, it's common for many of us to end our days staring at screens, whether it's a phone, tablet, or computer....

What is Core Sleep?

Quality sleep is a vital component of overall health and well-being, with research showing that getting enough quality sleep is essential for physical and mental...

Sleep and Subjective Age... How Old Do You Feel?

In our fast-paced world, sleep often takes a backseat to the demands of work, family, and social life. Yet, emerging research from Stockholm University sheds...

Should You Use a Sleep Diary?

If you're struggling with sleep, keeping a sleep diary can help identify patterns and habits that could be affecting your quality of rest. What is...

Morning Light is Your Gateway to Better Sleep and Mental Well-being

When the alarm rings, hitting the snooze button might feel tempting, but it can disrupt your sleep-wake cycle. Instead, establishing a morning routine that includes...

How Long Would You Sleep in a World Without Sunlight?

Sleep Schedules in the Absence of External Factors In our fast-paced lives, sleep is essential for our overall well-being. Our current sleep patterns are governed...

The Connection between Sleep Duration and Longevity

Sleep, a blissful state we often take for granted, is an essential component of our overall well-being. But did you know that the duration of...

Can Yoga Help Me Sleep Better?

Welcome to the Sleep Dynamics blog, your go-to resource for unlocking deep, restful sleep! In this article, we'll explore the incredible benefits of incorporating yoga...

Why Am I a Night Owl?

As a sleep center, we often hear people saying how they just can't seem to fall asleep at night. They lay in bed, tossing and...

Why Am I a Morning Person?

Do you find yourself waking up early without an alarm clock? Do you feel energized and productive when the day begins? Congratulations, you may be...

Your Location Affects Your Sleep

Have you ever wondered why you sometimes struggle to get a good night's sleep, while on other occasions, you drift off effortlessly and stay asleep...

Surprising Benefits of Sleep You Didn't Know About

It's estimated that between 50 and 70 million Americans have chronic sleep disorders. Mental health and sleep and mental health are closely linked, as are stress...

How New Parents Can Get Enough Sleep

People have a lot of misguided, and even unhealthy, ideas concerning sleep. They think that sleep is like a bank account; you can put in...

Should You Use a Sleep Tracker?

It might alarm you to learn that approximately one in three adults doesn't get enough sleep each night. This can cause a number of complications, including...

Do Dreams Affect the Quality of Sleep?

Do you remember your dreams? Interestingly, if you believe you don't dream, you probably just don't remember. The average person has four to six dreams...

Tips for Staying Awake During the Night Shift

Late at night, while the rest of the world is sleeping, more than nine million Americans are out in force keeping the world running. Working overnight...

Healthy Late Night Snacks to Help with Sleep

Late-night snacking has gotten a bad reputation from dieters and weight-loss gurus. While eating late at night may contribute to unwanted weight gain, not all late-night snacks...

Understanding Sleep Starts: Why We Twitch When We Sleep

Does your body jerk as you're falling asleep? If so, don't worry - this common phenomenon is known as sleep starts. Quick, strong contractions of...

What Causes Morning Headaches?

If you're asked Google why you wake up with a headaches, you're in good company. Studies show that around 1 in 13 people struggle with morning headaches....

How to Sleep Better while Traveling

Approximately 36% of Americans plan to travel in the next 3 months. The prospect is promising, but it comes with one problem that often gets ignored — how...

Gender Sleep Differences: Men vs. Women

We know that men and women have their differences, but did you know that those differences also apply to the way we sleep? While we...

What Is REM Sleep?

Sleep is essential for physical and mental wellbeing. Sleep is our body’s chance to restore and revitalize for the day ahead. But did you know that...

5 Tips for Using Your CPAP (Updated 2022)

INCREASE YOUR CHANCE FOR SUCCESSFUL CPAP THERAPY If you have sleep apnea, your doctor will probably recommend CPAP treatment. Using a CPAP machine can take...

Answering Cataplexy Frequently Asked Questions

Cataplexy is a frustrating complication of narcolepsy. It affects about 60 to 70 percent of people who have the sleep disorder, and can interfere dramatically with school, work,...

Not Sleeping? What Happens to You

HEALTH COMPLICATIONS FROM LACK OF SLEEP Not sleeping may be emotionally distressing for many persons. But did you know that it could also cause serious physical health...

Myths about Sleep (Updated 2021)

SEPARATING FACT FROM FICTION Few things are as important to your health as a good night’s sleep. Unfortunately, in spite of how much of our...

Maintenance of Wakefulness Test FAQ's

ANSWERS TO YOUR MOST FREQUENT MWT QUESTIONS There are a number of diagnostic tools that sleep medicine specialists can use to evaluate patients. You may have already...

Can White Noise Help Me Sleep? (Updated 2020)

Ambient Noise + Sleep While you’re asleep, your brain is still capable of registering noises. It’s why sudden, loud sounds can wake you up. But...

How Long Can Caffeine Affect Me?

CAFFEINE'S EFFECT ON YOUR ENERGY AND YOUR SLEEP If you live with a sleep disorder, chances are that you have a love/hate relationship with caffeine....

Sleep Apnea in Kids - FAQ's (Updated 2021)

ANSWERS TO COMMON SLEEP APNEA QUESTIONS Sleep disorders can take a long time to diagnose properly, and sometimes it never happens at all. By understanding sleep...

How Your Body Changes as You Sleep

SLEEP IS THE ULTIMATE THERAPY FOR YOUR BODY The human body is capable of all sorts of amazing things—from predicting inclement weather with achy joints...

Which Tests Diagnose Sleep Disorders?

HOW YOU WILL BE TESTED AND DIAGNOSED If your doctor suspects that you have a sleep disorder, there are a number of different tests he...

Narcolepsy and Driving: Is it Safe??

DOES NARCOLEPSY INTERFERE WITH DRIVING SAFELY? Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that involves intense daytime drowsiness and nearly uncontrollable bouts of sleep. It can also...

What Is a Pediatric Sleep Study?

Sleep disorders don’t just happen to adults. Children are vulnerable to them as well and often require special attention. When your child needs a sleep...
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