Daylight Savings Time Might be Affecting Your Sleep
I know daylight savings has passed and spring is here (at least it was suppose to be here), but how does this affect your sleep? We have already [...]
Women Get Sleep Apnea, Too!
Sleep apnea is a brief pause in breathing during sleep caused by a narrowing or collapse of throat tissues. Men are the most likely to get sleep apnea, but [...]
World Sleep Day is March 17
Attention! Attention! Did you know March 17th is world sleep day? Yes, it is St. Patrick’s Day, but it is also a day to pay attention to your sleeping [...]
Sleep Well and Lose Weight
Sleep matters--it’s as simple as that. And, when we don’t get enough sleep, it can cause us to gain weight. Due to the production of excessive amounts of Ghrelin, [...]
A Lack of Sleep Could be Making You Fat
Do you have sleep apnea? If you do, it could be the reason you are gaining weight. I know it isn’t what you wanted to hear, but did you [...]
3 Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep
Sleep is great. At the end of a long day the best feeling is getting to sit back, relax and drift off into sleep. However, some people aren’t lucky [...]
Is Your Child Simply Tired from School or is it Sleep Apnea?
After a long day at school it seems common that your child would be tired, right? Right. However, what if they’re tired because they are suffering from sleep apnea? [...]
Your Sleep Position Can Make All the Difference
What is your sleep position of choice? Are you the type of person who sleeps on their back the whole night? Or maybe you flip positions periodically through the [...]
Say No to Tobacco to Combat Sleep Apnea
May 31, 2016 was World No Tobacco Day--did you say no? While one day out of the year is designating to saying no to tobacco, why stop there? Let’s [...]
Helpful Resources for Patients
When it comes to sleep apnea, education is key. You can get valuable information from your dentist, but outside of office hours where else can you learn more about [...]