Cold Weather And Your CPAP
It’s getting cooler and soon we will be getting colds, the flu, sore throats, sinus infections, dry air, and other winter gifts. PAP humidifiers can help alleviate these ailments. A CPAP device works by blowing pressurized room temperature air through a tube into a facial mask. The air then enters the airway where it mechanically splints […]
8 of the Best Apps for Insomnia and Sleep
We talk an awful lot about why it’s important to get enough quality sleep each night, for reasons that range to pleasantly beneficial to physiologically necessary. And most people don’t really need to be sold on the idea; most of us know we don’t get enough sleep and wish we could get more. If only […]
Get Better Sleep in the Heat With These Simple Tricks
There’s no escaping it: summer is here, and it is in full swing. Here in Texas, we’re hitting triple digits and we’re likely to stay there for a while. While you’re probably already keeping an eye on things like UV levels and your water consumption, you may have a little more trouble getting to sleep than […]
Carrie Fisher and the Hidden Dangers of Sleep Apnea
When Carrie Fisher passed away last year, her death left a lot of people shocked and more than a little devastated; she was well loved for her role as the fierce and capable Princess Leia — and later, General Leia — in the Star Wars franchise and, as an outspoken and honest advocate for mental health and addiction recovery. […]
These Are the Long-term Effects of Poor Quality Sleep
You probably don’t need a sleep doctor to tell you that not getting enough sleep is terrible for you. Chances are, you’ve already felt the effects of a sleepless night the next day, or noticed that a week of tossing and turning leaves you feeling foggy, achy, and just kind of awful overall. But for […]
Hey CPAP Users: Meet the Pillow of Your Dreams
What’s The Ultimate Pillow? It’s a uniquely shaped pillow made of quality, ventilated memory foam that makes it a whole lot easier to sleep at night, especially if you use a CPAP machine and face mask. If you do, we probably don’t need to tell you how annoying mask leaks are. For one thing, they […]
Men: Here’s How Sleep Deprivation Can Mess with Your Health
June is all about the guys: with Father’s Day just around the corner, and Men’s Health Week underway, this month is a great time to take a moment and reflect on the lives and health of men. Men face specific challenges when it comes to all aspects of health — they’re less likely to see a […]
New Year’s Resolutions: Know the Effects of Sleep on Learning
All week long, we’ll be talking about how you can keep your New Year’s resolutions in 2017 by fostering healthy sleep habits. Don’t forget to catch up on what you missed! Today we’re talking about the effects of sleep on learning new things. Next to shedding weight and committing to healthier food and lifestyle choices, there’s no […]
Are You Getting Quality Sleep? Four Ways to Tell
When we talk about sleep, it’s easy to focus on the fact that people simply aren’t getting enough of it. When so many people skimp on a full night’s rest that our collective lack of slumber is considered a public health crisis, it’s tempting for sleep professionals and physicians to remind people to at least aim for […]
Spring Clean Your Way to Better Sleep
Believe it or not, spring is almost over. It seems just yesterday we were all navigating the zombie-like fog of everyone’s least favorite springtime tradition: Daylight Saving Time. For a lot of people, another springtime ritual gives even DST a run for it’s money: we’re talking about spring cleaning. Love it, hate it, or ignore it […]
