The Case For Later School Start Times For Teens
If you have a teenager, you’ve likely noticed that they tend to sleep half the day away when Saturday rolls around. Maybe you’re not surprised — teens aren’t particularly well known for their early bedtimes, either. And when the alarm begins to screech at 6:00 on Monday morning, it probably seems like everyone hears it but them, making […]
Pillow Talk: The Different Types of Pillows You Need
Go walk down the bedding aisle in Target and you’ll find there are as many different types of pillows as there are people who sleep on them! Knowing which one to use can help you sleep better, but that’s only half the battle. Obviously, I recommend The Ultimate Pillow because of its revolutionary design — it was created […]
Sleep and Eye Disorders: What You Should Know
More and more research is highlighting the connection our sleep health has on our eye and vision health. Here’s what you need to know about sleep and eye disorders. There are several eye disorders that have been studied by scientists and found to have an association with common sleep disorders, particularly sleep apnea. Some of these eye […]
How Often Should You Replace Your Mattress?
It’s funny: just a few years ago, the bedding industry was recommending mattress replacement every 10 years. Now, you can see advertisements by the mattress companies recommending that you replace your mattress every 8 years. Where do they come up with this number? Who decides how often to replace a mattress is best? Well, in my humble opinion, […]
How Would a Doctor Fix Our Health Care System?
The state of health care and insurance in our country has been a hot topic in recent months. Politicians have tried and failed to fix it – perhaps because they have no real experience with it themselves. As the director of a locally recognized sleep center, board certified in Sleep Medicine and Internal Medicine, and involved […]
New Year’s Resolutions: Get More Sleep, Lose More Weight
The last few days of 2016 are flying by, and that means that its time to turn our attention to the upcoming new year. For lots of us, that means making a New Year’s Resolution (or two, or ten). But when the excitement wanes, motivation can quickly follow, and before you know it, you’re back to […]
Why you can’t sleep in cold weather – and how to fix it
Cold weather can bring insomnia with it — these winter sleep tips will have you sleeping and feeling better in no time. Yesterday marked the first day of winter, an occasion that’s typically met with very little fanfare. After all, either you’re from somewhere that’s already been buried under snow and hitting record lows for […]
Infographic: Safe Driving Tips to Get You Home For the Holidays
5 Facts About Sleep Health Every Veteran Should Know
Each year on November 11th, we celebrate Veterans Day — a day set aside to honor, celebrate, and express our gratitude for the men and women who place country above self daily. But as the day is winding down and many of us settle in for a good night’s rest, many of those same veterans won’t […]
Airing Surpasses Initial Fundraising Goal to Develop World’s First Maskless, Hoseless
Airing Surpasses Initial Fundraising Goal to Develop World’s First Maskless, Hoseless, Cordless Micro-CPAP Airing LLC quickly reaches its crowdfunding goal of $100,000 for its disposable micro-CPAP device. Within two hours of its the launch of today’s Indiegogo campaign, it had already surpassed its funding goal. And 16 hours into the campaign, it is at 277% […]
