Category Archives: Sleep Health & Sleep Disorders

Is Your Sleep In Order for 2020? Distinguishing Disordered Sleep & Sleep Disorders

IS YOUR SLEEP IN ORDER FOR 2020? Distinguishing Disordered Sleep & Sleep Disorders THE GENESIS OF “DISORDERED SLEEP” In 1996, the impact of my spouse’s snoring on my sleep was becoming all too apparent. While helping in my daughter’s kindergarten classroom, my exhaustion was evidenced by my struggle to keep my eyes open.

Take a deep breath! Snoring is the unspoken menopause symptom.

Take a deep breath! Snoring is the unspoken menopause symptom. – Alternative Medicine Magazine If you’re a woman over 40, you may be a snorer and not even realize it. Or if you know you snore, you may not want to talk about it with your partner or your doctor. It’s just not ladylike. Yet […]

Oversleeping: The Effects & Health Risks of Sleeping Too Much

Oversleeping: The Effects & Health Risks of Sleeping Too Much We often hear about the real dangers of getting too little sleep, but on the other end of the spectrum, sleeping too much also appears to have some risks. Sleep is a rapidly growing field of research, and we are learning more all the time […]

Here’s What Your Sleep Position Might Mean for Your Health

What your go-to sleeping position says about you, according to the pros Everyone from scientists to mental health professionals to Arianna Huffington agrees that getting a good night’s sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your well-being. You’ve probably heard the arguments for getting eight to 10 hours of shut-eye […]

Bridging the Gaps for Sleep Apnea Patients

Bridging the Gaps for Sleep Apnea Patients The Sleep Apnea Patient-Centered Outcomes Network (SAPCON) is a virtual patient-powered research network initiated in 2013. Available online at MyApnea.org, the network was stimulated by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) vision of creating a “network of networks” of diverse stakeholders collaborating to accelerate patient-centered comparative effectiveness research.

8 Tips for Finding the Best Sleep Position for Your Health

8 Tips for Finding the Best Sleep Position for Your Health Advice on sleep hygiene-habits we can adopt to help us get higher quality, more restful sleep-abounds. We’ve heard about the benefits of turning off our phones an hour before bed, avoiding caffeine in the evening, and keeping our bedroom dark and cool, but how […]

8 Common Sleep Habits That Are Ruining Your Skin

8 Common Sleep Habits That Are Ruining Your Skin “Your body needs rest where you’re not moving to go through the natural repair processes of recovery,” Joel Schlessinger, board certified dermatologist and RealSelf advisor, tells SELF. “This process includes making new collagen, improving circulation, and reducing under-eye puffiness.” Score better sleep by aiming for seven […]