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Diagnosed with Sleep Apnea? What To Do Next (Updated 2020)
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
The Risk of Drowsy Driving (Updated 2021)
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
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, and daily life. If you or someone you love has cataplexy, you likely have many questions about the condition. Here are...Read More
What Are Some Common Causes of Snoring?
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 Sleep Medicine FAQs
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
Is There a Sleep Apnea Cure?
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
Preparing for A Maintenance of Wakefulness Test
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
When Should You Call A Doctor About Insomnia?
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 sleep one night feels tired the next day and goes to bed early, dropping off as soon as his or her head hits the pillow. For other people, sleepless night...Read More
How Does Sleep Apnea Affect Your Body?
SLEEP APNEA’S EFFECTS Sleep apnea is an extremely common—and dangerous—sleep disorder. When you suffer from sleep apnea, you may be surprised at the far-reaching consequences it can have for your overall health. Watch this video to learn more about the impact of sleep apnea on your body...Read More
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 problems as well? It is essential to seek the help of a specialist if you are experiencing insomnia or symptoms of ano...Read More