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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 during the day. They experience “attacks” of sleep, which means they can fall asleep without warning, even while perfo...Read More

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 down. For many, the sensations in the legs cause an overwhelming urge to move. While the symptoms of RLS can occur during the day, most people ...Read More

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 an individualized treatment plan. Every patient’s experience with insomnia is unique, and there are many different ca...Read More

SLEEP APNEA TREATMENT OPTIONS Finding out that you have sleep apnea can be overwhelming. Many people with sleep apnea don’t even suspect they have an issue until a bed partner complains about their snoring, or until they visit a doctor to discuss unexplained fatigue. Although sleep apnea ma...Read More

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 area you might be overlooking, however, is just how dangerous it can be to get behind the wheel when you’re tired. Drowsy driving is dangerous beyond t...Read More

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, and daily life. If you or someone you love has cataplexy, you likely have many questions about the condition. Here are...Read More

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 to your bed partner, snoring could also be indicative of serious health issues for you. Not every case of snoring is tied to a health problem, but ...Read More

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 to get the rest you need. In addition to CPAP therapy and dental sleep medicine, behavioral sleep medicine can help you get more rest ...Read More

SLEEP APNEA TREATMENTS Sleep apnea can lead to serious daytime drowsiness, but its complications can stretch far further than fatigue. Apnea sufferers have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, depression, car accidents, and wide range of other complications. As such, m...Read More

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 daytime hours, or to ensure they can safely perform activities such as driving.   To prepare for ...Read More