Our culture treats snoring as normal. In books, movies, and TV shows, snoring is how we show someoneis sleeping. Kids fake snoring when they’re trying to pretend to be asleep. We even call sleeping“catching some zzzzzs.” So snoring is just a part of life, right? WRONG. Snoring...
If you have trouble sleeping, you’ve probably had a friend or family member recommend a weightedblanket. However, a good weighted blanket can be a big investment. What does the science say aboutweighted blankets for sleep? Are they expensive placebos, or do they really work? 1. What...
Did you know that there are ways to get yourself and your kids to sleep faster? It can be hard to settledown for sleep after a busy or stressful day. These tips and tricks will help you get to sleep faster so thatyour brain and...
We all want to get healthier, more efficient sleep. We try to practice good sleep hygiene, we create pleasant bedrooms, and we try to exercise. Did you know that what you eat during the day can also help you get better sleep at night? Here...
As the COVID pandemic continues, we’re finally getting studies about how obstructive sleep apnea (O)SA affects Covid-19. The short answer is “Very badly.” A recent study from scientists in Iceland has clarified the link between OSA and severe Covid-19 outcomes. Until now, it's been hard to...
In the dental and medical fields, we’re often most concerned about our obese patients. Obesity can be related to a host of dangerous medical conditions, including sleep apnea. It’s also easy to spot, and the patients or their parents often realize that it’s a problem...
A new study from researchers in Australia suggests that, contrary to current medical practice, a sleep lab may not always be the best way to accurately diagnose obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The scientists from Flinders University studied the sleep test results of over 62,000 adults. For...
Good sleep is essential for mental health, and it can be especially important to teens. As they grow and cope with stress, the emotional regulation provided by REM sleep, which tends to occur closer to wake-up time, allows our teens to grow and thrive. Now, researchers...
Australian researchers have published an exciting new paper about oral appliance therapy (OAT) for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Oral appliances for sleep apnea are a less invasive, more comfortable way of reducing a person’s apneahypopnea index (AHI). They work by moving the lower jaw forward to...
In a preliminary study from the University of Cincinnati, teenaged boys with ADHD showed lasting improvements in behavior, mental health, executive function, and academic achievement after completing a cognitive behavior program aimed at improving sleep. The program, Transdiagnostic Sleep and Circadian Intervention for Youth (TranS-C) was...