While most of us can’t imagine waking up without the help of an alarm, there really is a way to train your body to wake up without such a noisy jolt in the morning. Understanding your circadian rhythm and then adapting your sleep to that rhythm can help you not … Read more
Also known as obstructive sleep apnea, this condition occurs when breathing repeatedly stops for 10 seconds or more during sleep. This causes a decreased flow of oxygen to the blood and can cause people to awaken during sleep throughout the night. There are a variety of causes for sleep apnea. … Read more
More than 18 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea. This sleeping disorder interrupts your breathing during sleep and can be extremely detrimental to your general health. While it may sound harmless, sleep apnea is a serious condition that needs to be treated by one of the most qualified sleep apnea … Read more
Sleep apnea is a very serious yet common condition that many suffer from, yet it also remains undiagnosed and untreated in many adults. Experts estimate the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea to be approximately 4% to 9% in middle-aged adults. But can you successfully treat sleep apnea and eliminate your … Read more
You might not think these two conditions are linked but recent research has found that a lack of sleep is linked to obesity. A study published in the American Journal of Human Biology examined how lack of sleep impacted appetite regulation, impaired glucose metabolism and increased blood pressure. The study … Read more
The advice you usually get is to make sure to get enough sleep. We have all heard that our faculties can be impaired if we don’t. But have you ever wondered what would happened if you got too much sleep, and if that is even possible? It seems no matter … Read more
In the United States, 35.3% adults get less than the recommended amount of sleep. While this may not sound like a huge deal to many, subsisting on less than 7 hours of sleep has serious repercussions on health, safety, and productivity. If sleep is so important, why don’t we get … Read more
Do you find it difficult to fall asleep at night? Do you frequently wake up during the night? Are you always irritable and tired? You’re not alone. According to the American Academy of Sleep, about 30% of adults have symptoms of insomnia. Although the above symptoms do not necessarily … Read more
Every year, we get excited about starting fresh. Resolutions on eating healthier, losing weight, being more productive and quitting bad habits – these have all made it to our list of things to do. As we fill our schedules with activities and commitments, sleep takes a backseat. Subsisting on a … Read more
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